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North Posey's Lily Hester: Freshman Season Top Performances

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- A 5'2" lefty-hitting freshman at North Posey High School in Poseyville, Indiana. - A high average hitter with good speed and a touch of power. - Batted .391 with two doubles, two triples, one home run, and 11 runs batted in as a freshman during the spring of 2024. - Hit a triple in her first career start for the Vikings at South Knox on Apr. 9, going 3-5 with two runs scored. - Went 1-3 with a double and drove in two runs in a 11-0 win over Shakamak on Apr. 20. - Stole two bases during a 15-3 victory over South Spencer on Apr. 26. - Went 2-3 with two runs scored in a 7-0 win over Pike Central on May 7. - Hit her first career home run in the fourth inning of an 8-5 victory over Mt. Vernon on May 13. - During the 2A regional championship, Hester went 1-3 with a base on balls and two runs scored in a 5-4 win over Sullivan on May 28. - Enjoys riding horses... Much like Melissa Plesac, a former four-sport athlete and my Hobart classmate of eight years.

Aniah Smith Basketball Profile

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- A 5’3” junior guard at Avon High School in Avon, Indiana, in the west suburbs of Indianapolis. - A lightning quick and athletic guard that also possesses a level of smoothness, and one that is equally disruptive on the defensive side of the ball. - Averaged 21.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 5.2 steals per game as a junior during the 2023-24 season. - Made good use of that said athleticism by attacking the basket and getting to the free-throw line quite frequently, with 148 attempts as a junior. - Scored 29 points and added eight assists in a 68-59 win over Brebeuf Jesuit on Dec. 21, making 10-of-11 free-throws. - Recorded a school-record 18 steals in a blowout at Terre Haute North Vigo on Nov. 7, also scoring 30 points. - Scored a career-high 39 points and added nine rebounds and eight steals during a 72-62 win at Plainfield on Nov. 28. - Recorded 18 points and 11 assists in a 62-58 win at Brownsburg on Dec. 15. - Produced 33 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and seven s

Q&A With Evansville Memorial Junior Mallory Wollenmann

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Heading into her senior year, Wollenmann is batting .373 with 21 doubles and five home runs cumulatively through the course of her prep career. She holds a slugging percentage of .554, and in March, was inducted into the National Honors Society. Mallory smacked two doubles on May 2nd, the day after this Q&A was conducted in a 5-1 win over crosstown rival Mater Dei. A classmate of earlier participant Myla Browning , Mallory had quite a bit to say here... 😀🥎💪 What is your favorite movie? Mallory:  " I am not a real big movie person, so I can’t pinpoint one specifically. But if I had to choose a genre of movies to select from, I would either choose a comedy, action, or sports related film. " What is y our favorite food? Mallory:  " Oh, that is tough because I am a big FOODY! 🍽️😋 My go to cravings are sushi or specifically my dad's KILLER steaks. The best steaks are cooked to a perfect medium rare in my opinion alongside some great sides such as mashed potatoe

Q&A With Heritage Hills Junior Carlie Still

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  A 5’5” guard, Still will begin her senior year at HH having averaged 11.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 steals per game in 2023-24. While she has spend much of her high school career in a supporting role, I was able to catch a glimpse of her in AAU ball playing a lead point guard role and thus proving her versatility. She is someone in need of more college interest having also improved her three-point ability with 29 makes as a junior. Among Carlie’s best games last season were a season-high 21 points at North Harrison on Nov. 25 as well as 10 points and 9 rebounds in a 43-41 win over Jasper on Nov. 11. She would also add a seven-assist performance against Boonville in January… What is your favorite movie? Carlie:  " I don't watch too many movies but the first that came to mind was Oceans 8. " What is y our favorite food? Carlie:  " Definitely chimichangas. " Who is your favorite athlete? Carlie: " At the moment it's Shai Gilgeous-Alexand