Class 4A – Region 1: 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.
Madison Camden Madison Camden 5'8" | SG Glenwood | 2022 State IA – Glenwood
It is pretty safe to say that the future is extremely bright for Glenwood.
Leading scorer Madison Camden Madison Camden 5'8" | SG Glenwood | 2022 State IA returns for the next two seasons after producing 439 points in helping the Rams go unbeaten during the regular season. They also reached the state semifinals before a tough loss to Lewis Central.
Camden shot 55 percent from the field, 40 percent from the three-point line and 78 percent from the free throw stripe. She knocked down 45 triples in all, adding 91 rebounds, 55 assists, 48 steals and 10 blocks to her year.
Emma Salker Emma Salker 5'11" | PF Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 2022 State IA – Sergeant Bluff-Luton
Emma Salker Emma Salker 5'11" | PF Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 2022 State IA of Sergeant Bluff-Luton finds herself on this list after recording 228 points with 82 rebounds, 59 assists and 28 steals last year.
Salker helped the Warriors win 13 games, reaching the regional quarterfinals.
She shot nearly 51 percent from the field and will be counted on for even more production after the graduation of leading scorer Kenzie Foley Kenzie Foley 6' | PF Sergeant Bluff-Luton | 2020 State IA . Look for Salker to show even more from long-range after making a handful of three-pointers last year.
Claire Schmitz – Harlan
Harlan reached double digits for wins a season ago before running into Glenwood in regionals.
The Cyclones return leading scorer Claire Schmitz, who averaged almost 10 points a night on 39 percent shooting from the field. She also had 162 rebounds with 34 steals, 23 assists, 18 blocks and a handful of made three-pointers.
Schmitz was effective in getting to the free throw line, attempting a team-best 73 shots there while making almost 65 percent.
Brynlee Arnold Brynlee Arnold 6'3" | PF Glenwood | 2022 State IA – Glenwood
Last year, Brynlee Arnold Brynlee Arnold 6'3" | PF Glenwood | 2022 State IA was a force on the glass and in the paint for Glenwood, recording 133 rebounds, including 38 on the offensive end of the floor.
Arnold controlled what opponents did, blocking 61 shots, a number that caught the attention of many preparing to face Glenwood. She also scored 164 points with 18 assists and 10 steals.
The Rams used all that production to reach the state semifinals after a perfect regular season. And will be counting on more of the same from Arnold to duplicate that run once again.
Cambri Brodersen – Denison-Schleswig
A nice sophomore season was had by Denison-Schleswig’s Cambri Brodersen, and it should push her towards even more success this coming year.
Brodersen scored 80 points with 44 rebounds, 32 assists and 20 steals for the Monarchs, who posted a 12-10 record. That included a 5-2 mark and fourth place finish in the Hawkeye Ten Conference.
She started a handful of games for Denison-Schleswig, knocking down 19 three-pointers on the year.