Class 1A – Region 6: 2022’s who can Breakout
As we look for other ways to cover prospects we thought it would be beneficial to cover players in a way that allows us to cover those we don’t write much about. We will be using the region’s from last…
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Continue ReadingAs we look for other ways to cover prospects we thought it would be beneficial to cover players in a way that allows us to cover those we don’t write much about. We will be using the region’s from last season as they were constructed.
Obviously, these regions will change into next season but for these stories it was the easiest way to divide players and teams as equally as possible.
We will be writing a series of three stories for each region in the state and the categories are as follows: 2023’s to put on Your Radar, 2022’s who can Breakout, and 2021’s Who Should be Valued by Colleges.
We will continue to go through each region and aim to hit as many players as we can that we haven’t talked about previously. Here are five 2022’s who could be primed for big seasons.
Abby Martin Abby Martin 5'5" | PG Lamoni | 2022 State IA – G – Lamoni
Lamoni finished the past season with 20 wins, reaching the regional semifinal before coming up short.
Abby Martin Abby Martin 5'5" | PG Lamoni | 2022 State IA experienced quite the ride herself, leading the team in scoring at 18.7 points per game. She also knocked down a team-best 30 three-pointers.
Martin, who shot just under 40 percent from the field, contributed 74 steals, 68 rebounds and 40 assists.
Josie Hartman Josie Hartman 5'8" | PF Southeast Warren | 2022 State IA – F – Southeast Warren
Sophomore Josie Hartman Josie Hartman 5'8" | PF Southeast Warren | 2022 State IA gave Southeast Warren a bright light for the next couple of years.
Hartman scored a team-high 362 points this past season, adding in 200 rebounds, 70 steals, 40 assists and 20 blocks. She was second on the team in rebounds and assists, while ranking first in steals and blocks.
From the field, Hartman shot almost 49 percent, adding 12 made 3-pointers. She was also effective at the free throw line, knocking down 60 percent of her 189 attempts.
Emily Jones Emily Jones 5'8" | PF Wayne | 2022 IA – F – Wayne
One of three sophomore starters for Wayne, Emily Jones Emily Jones 5'8" | PF Wayne | 2022 IA led the team at 14.6 points per game.
Jones shot 51 percent from the field, adding in six rebounds a night. She helped the Falcons win 12 games on the season.
To go along with her 335 total points and 137 rebounds, Jones also had 35 steals, 33 assists and 20 blocks.
Kaylin Lack – East Union
East Union’s Kaylin Lack did a little bit of everything this past year for the Eagles.
Lack led the team, averaging 14 points per game on 42 percent shooting. She was also the top rebounder with 145 boards, adding in 48 steals and 41 assists.
She could see her scoring rise with an improved outside shot after making five 3-pointers this past year.
Anna Parrott Anna Parrott 5'8" | PF Martensdale-St. Marys | 2022 State IA – Martensdale-St. Mary’s
One of the top rebounders in the region, Anna Parrott Anna Parrott 5'8" | PF Martensdale-St. Marys | 2022 State IA had herself a memorable sophomore campaign.
Parrott helped get Martensdale-St. Mary’s to the quarterfinal round of the state tournament, recording a team-leading 248 total rebounds.
She also scored 216 points on 50 percent shooting from the floor, adding in 50 steals, 23 assists and 16 blocks.