Team Preview: East Jackson
The state of Michigan has a lot of talented teams and programs on the rise. There’s quality basketball talent all over the map and East Jackson has become a place to look for some of that talent. They’re a team…
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Continue ReadingThe state of Michigan has a lot of talented teams and programs on the rise. There’s quality basketball talent all over the map and East Jackson has become a place to look for some of that talent. They’re a team coming off a solid season last year and a program that has some exciting young players that point to a successful season and a very bright future. Let’s take a closer look at the East Jackson team this season.
SCHEDULE
ROSTER
Aubree Bell (2023, G)
Addisyn Rudd (2023, G)
Emily Uyttenhove (2024, F)
Priya Mericle Priya Mericle 5'7" | CG East Jackson | 2025 State MI (2025, G)
Mariah Kerley Mariah Kerley 5'9" | SF East Jackson | 2025 State MI (2025, F)
Addison Hendricks (2025, C)
Kennedy Goodwin (2025, F/C)
Khloee Gettings (2026, G)
ABOUT THE PLAYERS
Aubree Bell
Aubree Bell
Bell is a veteran and experienced high school player and returning starter. She moves quickly ad smoothly and plays a smart game.
Addisyn Rudd
Addisyn Rudd
Rudd is a veteran guard that will be a 4 year varsity starter. She utilizes her quickness in all aspects of her game. Rudd is a scorer at heart that can fill it up with a solid jumper.
Emily Uyttenhove
Emily Uyttenhove
Uyttenhove will be critical the team’s success this season. East Jackson will be looking to her to provide a spark off the bench.
Mericle is returning after starting as a freshman. She’s an in your face defender that can put pressure on the ball. Mericle sees the floor well and is an excellent passer and can score when her team needs a bucket.
Highlights
Kerley started as a freshman and returns to the lineup this season. She’s the teams leading returning scorer and she can get buckets off the wing. Kerley is versatile enough to play either forward position and rebounds much bigger than her height.
Addison Hendricks
Addison Hendricks
Hendricks will play a key role in the paint for East Jackson. She’s an athletic post player that’s very active defensively around the basket. She can protect the rim and block shots.
Kennedy Goodwin
Kennedy Goodwin
Goodwin adds a lot of versatility to the lineup. She plays the 4 or the 5, but can really defend any position on the court. Goodwin will provide key minutes in the paint.
Khloee Gettings
Khloee Gettings
Gettings is an intriguing freshman player. She’s a quick guard that plays a very solid all around game.
COACH’S QUOTE
“Defense will be the engine that drives this team. Rudd, Mericle, and Kerley all had stellar AAU seasons…the latter playing for the Naturals. A young team, but the core is very seasoned. Looking to build off last year’s success, 17-5, 2nd in the Cascades. Goals for a conference and district championship (lost in the district final) are the goals, but it will be a long tough road to get there….a challenge this group is up for.”