2024 Girls Basketball Finalists

Kate Rubel

Rubel did a little bit of everything for the Bulldogs in 2023-24 as they put together a solid 20-8 campaign. Whether it was helping rebound or scoring timely buckets, the Bulldogs knew they could count on Rubel to step up when needed. Rubel’s success earned her a spot on the All-SEMO Conference Girls Team. Rubel finished second in scoring with 10 points per game, second in assists with nearly three per game, second in steals with two per game and second in blocks with 21 total.

Neveah Lucious

Lucious was perhaps the most impactful player on the court for the Bulldogs in 2023-24. She led the team in scoring at 12 points per game, while also leading the team in rebounds, hauling in around seven per game. But, Lucious’ impact was felt the most around the rim. The sophomore averaged nearly four blocks per game and set the single-season record for blocks at Notre Dame with 97. Lucious’ efforts earned her a spot on the All-SEMO Conference Girls Team.

Evie Caruso

Caruso dominated this season earning Class 3 District 2 Player of the Year Honors. Caruso nearly averaged a double-double, scoring nearly 14 points per game and hauling in just under 10 rebounds per game for the Crusaders. Caruso also averaged over three blocks per game, finishing with 90 on the season. Caruso and the Crusaders finished the year at 19-9 as their season ended in the Class 3 State Quarterfinals. Caruso’s impressive play earned her a spot on the All-SEMO Conference Girls Team.

Kenzie Redus

Doniphan Donette senior Kenzie Redus averaged 18 points a game for her final season, six rebounds and two blocks. In addition to receiving honors with the All-State nod, Redus was named the Class 4 District 1 Player of the Year and was All-Conference in the Ozark Foothills Conference. The Donettes finished with a 25-0 record for the regular season and collected their fourth straight OFC championship.

Parker Ernst

Neelyville High School sophomore forward Parker Ernst helped the Lady Tigers win the Class 2 District 2 championship for their second straight season. Ernst did her part, which didn’t go unnoticed as she received All-Conference, All-District and the honor of a Class 2 All-State player.

Alyce Edwards

Kennett freshman basketball phenom, guard Alyce Edwards, was named Kennett High School Lady Indians Player of the Year and selected for the C4D1 All-District Team. Edwards dropped 645 points in her freshman season, which established a new school record and nuked Kennett Lady Indians basketball great Brandi Jackson's 1994 record by nearly 200 points. Edwards was named to the starting five of Prep Girls Hoops Earl Austin's All-Freshman team and she participates in track-and-field events, posting a 12.74 100-meter sprint and a 25.57 200-meter run.

Addison Nichols

Behind the ridiculous efforts of Addison Nichols in 2024, Delta avenged its early playoff loss the year with a scoring barrage. Nichols’ 21 points per game paired with her nearly four steals per game turned her into a two-way threat and one of the top players in all of Southeast Missouri.

Presley Holweg

Holweg, a legacy Ladycat, was an integral piece of a Delta team that never wavered in how it took care of business. Holweg shot 54 percent from the field, including a team-high 46 percent from three. The gritty, powerful forward became a force unmatched as she led Delta back to greatness.

Landri Hammontree

Hammontree earned All-SEMO Conference honors with her impressive performance this season. The junior led the conference by shooting 81 percent at the free-throw line. She averaged 19.0 points, 3.3 assists, 3.0 steals, and 2.7 rebounds per game.

Taryn Irby

Irby earned Bootheel Conference Player of the Year honors after an outstanding sophomore season. She powered her team to a 23-6 season and a thrilling run to the Class 2 State Tournament quarterfinals. Irby’s consistent scoring (13.1 points per game), tenacious rebounding (4.1 rebounds per game), and disruptive defense (2.1 steals per game) were trademarks of her play.