Small School, Big Game – Regions 5 and 6
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This series will take a look at some lesser-known players from smaller schools across Kentucky that have or will tear it up at the varsity level. You might not be able to find their hometown on a map, but that…
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Continue ReadingThis series will take a look at some lesser-known players from smaller schools across Kentucky that have or will tear it up at the varsity level. You might not be able to find their hometown on a map, but that hasn’t stopped them from making a name for themselves.
Kaliana Richardson Kaliana Richardson 5'8" | SG Caverna | 2023 State KY , Caverna (2023) – Only a Sophomore, Kaliana led her school in almost every statistic this past season and is going to end up scoring multiple thousands of points before her career is over.
Briante Gowdy Briante Gowdy 5'5" | SG Campbellsville | 2022 State KY , Campbellsville (2022) – A volume scorer, Gowdy is a top 30 prospect in the 2022 class with the potential to move way up the list before graduation in a couple years.
Kylie Jackson Kylie Jackson 5'7" | CG Green County | 2021 State KY , Green County (2021) – A versatile scorer who should be on college radars, Jackson is one of the best players in Kentucky at getting to the free throw line, averaging 6 makes per game.
Tanlee Hudgins Tanlee Hudgins 5'10" | PF Green County | 2022 State KY , Green County (2022) – A highly efficient scorer at 57% from the field as a Sophomore, Hudgins put up 13 points and 7 rebounds per game as a Sophomore and will just keep getting better.
Ella Thompson Ella Thompson 6'0" | PF Bethlehem | 2021 State KY , Bethlehem (2021) – Likely the best player in the 5th region in the 2021 class, Ella does a little bit of everything and leads Bethlehem in almost every statistical category.
Amelia Hodges Amelia Hodges 5'6" | SG Bethlehem | 2021 State KY , Bethlehem (2021) – Not far behind her teammate as best player in the region, Hodges and Thompson form one of the best 1-2 punches in the state.
Tamiah Wadlington, Shawnee (2025) – Admittedly, I’d never heard of Tamiah until researching this article. Averaging 22 points per game is impressive for anyone, much less a 7th grader.
Callie Wiegandt Callie Wiegandt 5'5" | PG Holy Cross (Louisville) | 2022 State KY , Holy Cross (2022) – An 11 point per game scorer in her Sophomore year, Callie helped lead her team to a 15 win season.
Peyton Nauert Peyton Nauert 5'6" | CG Presentation | 2022 State KY , Presentation (2022) – A volume scorer who is also a good rebounder, Peyton helped Presentation get to the finals of the 6th region All A before losing the title game.
Ellie Heid Ellie Heid 5'6" | CG Portland Christian | 2023 State KY , Portland Christian (2023) – One of the leading scorers in the state as a freshman, Heid led her team to one of the most successful seasons in recent school history.
Ella Kate Porter, Portland Christian (2023) – A quality second scorer next to Heid, Ella Kate averaged over 15 points per game as a freshman and will have even bigger numbers as she becomes a better finisher through contact.