Desoto’s attempt at a third-straight state title was a monumental ask. Not only is it difficult to sustain such high levels of success, but the program undertook significant turnover following their achievement of back-to-back titles. The squad however thrived under the leadership of a few upperclassmen and a group of talented and poised freshmen. For […]
An ankle injury kept Brynn McGaughy sidelined for the back half of the summer season, but her play in early opportunities maximized production and cemented her noteworthy presence. During the initial session of the Adidas 3SSB circuit, the 6’3” 5-star forward was dominant on the glass at both ends, rangy in her defensive efforts and […]
Germany outlasts host Montenegro for Gold: Germany’s path to the Division B finals was nothing short of dominant. Their 65-57 victory over emboldened host nation Montenegro was by far the closest game they fought through during the entire tournament. Even with the talented Montenegrin backcourt asserting themselves, the German’s average margin of victory equalled a […]
France-Spain in another fight for Gold: The French and Spaniards have become very familiar with each other in Gold-medal games at the U16 European Championships. In their 4th meeting for the crown, the pair tied Italy and Russia/USSR for the most frequent championship matchup in tournament history. Entering the game, France held a 2-1 matchup […]