It wouldn’t be the Class AA regionals without these players
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Region I Leslie Huffman Leslie Huffman 5'9" | CG Parkersburg Catholic | 2022 State WV , Parkersburg Catholic, SG, Sr., 5-10 -There really is no slowing down Leslie Huffman Leslie Huffman 5'9" | CG Parkersburg Catholic | 2022 State WV…
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Leslie Huffman Leslie Huffman 5'9" | CG Parkersburg Catholic | 2022 State WV , Parkersburg Catholic, SG, Sr., 5-10 -There really is no slowing down Leslie Huffman Leslie Huffman 5'9" | CG Parkersburg Catholic | 2022 State WV .
She’s always growing and learning. She really may take home her third straight Little Kanawha Conference Player of the Year Award. Before anyone says anything about her playing in Class AA, you can just put it away – far away. There are too many good things about her game. Translating well to AAA and AAAA are her outer-worldly defensive instincts and her scoring abilities. Not many if any opponents have a good time matching up against her. No one does. Then, she hurts you in so many different ways on the offensive end of the floor. 3s, driving to the basket, drawing fouls, finding her teammates, and rebounding all serve in making her one of the top players in the state.
Breanna Price Breanna Price 5'8" | SF St. Marys | 2024 WV , St. Marys, F, So., 5-8 – Price’s breakout season continues to be a success. She’s quickly making herself an indispensable part of what Fred King and the Blue Devils will be all about in the next few years. Sure, there may be a few setbacks. However, she carries a great level of intelligence into every contest. She knows how to get her teammates involved. She loves scoring and putting on a show. Putting it all together makes for one special young lady.
Region II
Sucora Brown Sucora Brown 5'6" | PF Trinity | 2024 WV , Trinity, G, So., 5-6 – Sucora Brown Sucora Brown 5'6" | PF Trinity | 2024 WV forms one of the pillars of the Trinity Warriors. Is she the sturdiest one? That’s not a fair question. Nearly everyone on Mike Baldy’s team contributes in one way or another. For Brown, it’s all about running the floor well and playing with confidence down low. She looks at home on the block.
Braylee Corbin Braylee Corbin 5'5" | CG Petersburg | 2023 State WV , Petersburg, G, Jr., 5-6 – The Vikings guard has the makings of a reliable role player. Her shot still needs work, but she still performs in every facet of competition. She brings the ball up the floor, is always willing to make the extra pass, and is an excitable player who has shown the ability to go off for big points in the occasional big game.
Region III
Hannah Blankenship Hannah Blankenship 5'8" | SF Wyoming East | 2022 State WV , Wyoming East, G/F, Sr., 5-9 – It just wouldn’t feel like a Wyoming East postseason without a Blankenship.
First, older sister Jazz helped the Warriors to the Charleston multiple time then last season Hannah did something similar. In other words, a Blankenship is just part of a well-balanced tournament run. Perhaps, they’ll be part of two of them.
Now, Hannah is a veteran player as Angie Boninsegna’s group chases a state championship repeat. She’s a hard-working piece in the Warriors machine. Always up for guarding and playing hard defense, Hannah carves her mark in every game. She always makes the hustle plays and supports her teammates. She also does a bit of scoring if the situation calls for it. She’s got a few weapons in her arsenal. Really, she outputs exactly what a Blankenship at Wyoming East is all about.
Addie Smith Addie Smith 5'5" | PG Mingo Central | 2025 State WV , Mingo Central, PG, Fr., 5-5 – When talking about scoring machines around the state, there are a few names that come to mind.
Leslie Huffman Leslie Huffman 5'9" | CG Parkersburg Catholic | 2022 State WV , Peyton Ilderton Peyton Ilderton 5'6" | CG Logan | 2022 State WV , Marley Washenitz Marley Washenitz 5'9" | CG Fairmont Senior | 2022 State WV , Sydney Baird Sydney Baird 5'7" | CG Webster County | 2023 State WV and Dionna Gray Dionna Gray 5'3" | PG Huntington | 2022 State WV top the list.
One kid many people may not have heard of but deserves inclusion?
Addie Smith Addie Smith 5'5" | PG Mingo Central | 2025 State WV .
Yes, the Mingo Central Miner may not be the tallest, but she’s certainly among the most talented scorers in the state. Keep in mind, leading the Miners isn’t easy. Her mother leads the team and Addie’s mistakes can sometimes be magnified. She certainly holds herself to a higher standard. She often puts her head down and gets on herself after a turnover. However, that doesn’t affect her scoring. Her footwork allows her a multitude of different opportunities. She scores off screens, she drives down the lane, she pops up for jays, and she runs the fast break for quick lay-ins. It’s safe to say she’s going to be a pain for Class AA these next few years.
Region IV
Hadleigh McGoskey Hadleigh McGoskey 5'4" | SG Ravenswood | 2024 State WV , Ravenswood, G, So., 5-4 – Ravenswood’s do-it-all guard brings a worker’s mentality to the court – each and every day. There’s no slowing her down or discouraging her, there’s simply production. Once she gets on in the open court and starts running, there’s no telling what’s coming next. Maybe it’s a shot, or a cheeky pass to a teammate, or a tough drive to the basket, there are so many different options.
Chloe Clark, Charleston Catholic, F, Sr., 5-8 – Clark is someone who delivers a consistent game night in and night out. Her points and rebounds can be counted on, because she’s a confident player. There may be a few hard nights as Charleston Catholic plays in a particularly tough area of the state, but it never gets to her.