SEMO Conference All-Tournament First Team
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Last week featured one of the top tournaments to tip-off the winter season in the Show-Me State — the SEMO Conference Tournament. Cape Notre Dame three-peated as conference tournament champions by cruising past Saxony Lutheran, 50-28, and Dexter, 56-19, while…
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Continue ReadingLast week featured one of the top tournaments to tip-off the winter season in the Show-Me State — the SEMO Conference Tournament. Cape Notre Dame three-peated as conference tournament champions by cruising past Saxony Lutheran, 50-28, and Dexter, 56-19, while edging Jackson, 50-49, for the title. Sikeston took third place with a 66-42 win over Dexter, and Cape Central beat New Madrid County Central 49-40 for the consolation championship. Here are the first five players I’ve selected to Prep Girls Hoops’ first-ever SEMO Conference All-Tournament Team:
SEMO Conference All-Tournament First Team
Tournament MVP – 2022 6’0″ CG Alexa Rubel Alexa Rubel 6'0" | CG Cape Notre Dame | 2022 State MO , Cape Notre Dame: Threat attacking the rim with her ability to slash or leap for the score around the rim. Comes down with plenty of offensive rebounds for putbacks. Draws fouls with ease. Premier passer in Southeast Missouri. Incredibly aware defensively for blocks and steals.
2022 6’1″ SF Karris Allen Karris Allen 6'1" | SF Sikeston | 2022 State MO , Sikeston: Uses her head-turning athleticism to always create scoring opportunities for herself. Fields great offensive moves like her hook shot and spin. Unselfish with the ball when she needs to be. Swat machine around the rim. Comes down with rebound after rebound.
2023 5’10″ SG Katie Waller Katie Waller 5'10" | SG Jackson | 2023 State MO , Jackson: One of the best shooters in Southeast Missouri as she rarely misses free throws and usually sinks her threes. Natural slasher who has a knack for finding the basket. Opportunistic defender who always tries to get her hand on the ball.
2023 6’1″ SF Tori Rubel Tori Rubel 6'1" | SF Cape Notre Dame | 2023 State MO , Cape Notre Dame: Arguably the best off-the-ball defender in Missouri. Next-level length, athleticism and stride to close out and fill lanes. Three-level scorer with a smooth shooting stroke and lethal moves for easy drives. Natural rim protector and glass cleaner. Pushes phenomenally well.
2023 5’4″ CG Ki Bogan Ki Bogan 5'2" | CG Cape Central | 2023 State MO , Cape Central: Puts the word “fast” in “fast break” as she gets from one end of the floor to the other in a heartbeat. Racks up points in a hurry because of this and creates scoring opportunities for herself off steals. Pest defensively who always swipes for the ball.