Eastern Ohio 2023 to Watch – Part I
Time to turn our attention toward the incoming sophomores, those freshmen from the Class of 2023 who either showed flashes of promise or in the case of these first four, played prominent roles on their respective teams in 2019-20. We’ll…
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Continue ReadingTime to turn our attention toward the incoming sophomores, those freshmen from the Class of 2023 who either showed flashes of promise or in the case of these first four, played prominent roles on their respective teams in 2019-20.
We’ll be looking at some of the Eastern District’s top up-and-comers during the next few weeks.
The second in a series of key 2022 players to watch in Eastern Ohio heading into the summer.
Lexi Howe Lexi Howe 5'9" | CG Dresden Tri Valley | 2023 State OH , 5-9 Tri-Valley
Exploded onto the scene as a freshman for a state final-four qualifying team. Averaged 11.7 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals with a multi-level offensive skill set. Made 32 triples in shooting 36 percent from the perimeter. Shot 48 percent from the field. Can beat defenders off the dribble with either hand or create space to hit a mid-range shot. Capable on-ball defender, forces turnovers with quick hands.
Reagan Vinskovich Reagan Vinskovich 6'3" | SF Belmont Union | 2023 State OH , 6-1 Union Local
Second-team all-Ohio post, she averaged a double-double with 19.2 points and 11 rebounds per game. Decent handles for size, able to outmuscle and outmaneuver defenders to get position inside and can dribble past post defenders if they step out to defend. Shoots 64 percent from the field. Steps up statistically in big games.
Torre Kildow Torre Kildow 5'11" | SF Belmont Union | 2023 State OH , 5-9 Union Local
A sizable guard can attack the basket or stop and pop from mid-range. A dangerous perimeter threat, she hit 46 percent of her 3-point attempts to finish with 46. Shoots 58 percent from the field and 75 at the line. Uses speed and size to help on the boards, averaging 5.2 to go with three assists and two steals.
Kylie Maxwell, 5-11 Steubenville
Versatile post, led her team in most points and second in scoring average with 11.5 per game and added 6.7 rebounds for good measure. Shot 49 percent from the field with solid mixture interior post moves, put backs, and mid-range game. Can step out and hit from range. Solid post defender and shot-blocker, uses length to block or redirect shot attempts.