The girls basketball season tips off this week. Here are five players to watch around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
Cassidy Arni, Geneva, jr., forward
Arni is a three-year starter and can shoot anywhere on the floor. Arni is also an underrated defender and will be a leader on the floor with Leah Palmer.
Brooke Carlson, Batavia, so., guard
One won’t find much better guard play than Carlson. She can score, dish assists and provide a – no pun intended – Bulldog attitude on the court. Carlson averaged 14.5 points and nearly four assists per game.
Taylor Charles, Burlington Central, sr., forward
Charles, a Princeton commit, is an excellent on-ball defender and rebounder. While also a strong scorer, Charles offers so much as a passer as well. Even after graduating Elana Wells, Charles retains her top role.
Reagan Sipla, St. Charles North, so., forward
Sipla established herself as a high-level player right off the bat and will be a force in her second season. Even if she’s not shooting, she’ll find the right spot to be on the floor and provide excellent help defense and rotating pressure on a given possession.
Tessa Towers, Batavia, sr., forward
Towers has been a walking double-double since she started at Batavia and it’ll continue again this season. The Wisconsin recruit averaged 17 points and 12 rebounds per game a year ago.