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Q&A With North Posey Sophomore Lily Hester

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Listed at 5’2”/115, Lily batted .391 with two doubles, two triples, one home run, and 11 RBI as a freshman this past spring. A dynamic young athlete who takes pride in both her speed and power game, to say that I am interested in seeing what becomes of her career would be an understatement. And the fact that she’s part of a North Posey program that knows what it takes to win certainly does not hurt her case, either… What is your favorite movie? Hester: " My favorite movie is Secretariat. " What is your favorite food? Hester:  " I LOVE crab legs with melted butter! " Who is your favorite athlete? Hester: " My personal favorite athlete is Mackenzie Donihoo because she is small just like me but is a powerhouse! I also loved to watch her play the outfield! " What was your proudest moment as a softball player to this point? Hester:   " My proudest moment so far was being the only freshman to start varsity on the North Posey High School softball team. ...

Q&A With Highland Senior Walter Glover Jr.

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Heading into his senior year, Glover is one of the leaders for an up-and-coming Highland program that progressed from just three wins in 2022-23 to nine in 2023-24. Standing at 6'2", it is not all that often that I notice someone here in NWI with such defined post skills. A second team all-conference selection for the Greater South Shore Conference, Walter averaged 9.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game during his junior season. As a sophomore, he recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the Trojans' 50-42 victory at Wheeler on Jan. 3, 2023. What is your favorite movie? Walt: " I would say my favorite movie of all-time has to be 2 Fast 2 Furious. I just have a passion for cars and it the early stages of the series, they really kept it about cars and street racing. It's like a culture in itself. " What is your favorite food? Walt:  " I love tacos, that one was an easy one. Tacos are simple to make and pack with so much flavor, and you can ...

Q&A With South Central (Elizabeth, IN) Sophomore Hailey Conder

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Though small in stature at 5'4", Hailey's talent speaks for itself. South Central in Elizabeth is not even the most recognizable school by the name "South Central" in Indiana. In fact, their girls basketball program has not won five games in a season since 2018 prior to this past season. With her mom as a first-year head coach, Hailey has come in and made an instant impact with multiple 30-point games during her freshman season alone...  What is your favorite movie? Hailey: " My favorite movie would have to be Hoosiers. " What is your favorite food? Hailey:  " My favorite food is the potato soup my grandma makes me before my basketball games. " Who is your favorite athlete? Hailey: " My favorite athlete would have to be Caitlin Clark. " What was your proudest moment as a basketball player to this point? Hailey: " I have two. When our team was able to go from two wins to eight, and when I hit ten threes and broke the school recor...

Q&A With Dixie Heights (KY) Senior Bella Crawford

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Bella is my first-ever out-of-state participant, as she resides in the southern suburbs of Cincinnati on the other side of the Ohio River ( I once visited Cincy for a Cubs/Reds series in 2016 with my late father ). She is a 5'11" small forward that can score from just about anywhere, and has received offers from Bluffton and Mount St. Joseph, as well as Franklin College and Anderson here in Indiana...  What is your favorite movie? Crawford: " I have a lot, but I really like Halloweentown, mainly because I really like Halloween. " What is your favorite food? Crawford:  " That's a tough one. Probably a toss-up between seafood and pasta. " Who is your favorite athlete? Crawford: " Womens basketball is really what I watch. I really like Courtney Vandersloot. But obviously I like Caitlin Clark. My family is also big football fans, especially the Cowboys. No particular player, though. " What was your proudest moment as a basketball player to this po...

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...