5 Newcomers To Watch

Sydney Crockett, right, a Fayetteville sophomore, is one of the top newcomers to watch in the 7A/6A-West Conference. Crockett is being counted on to play a key role for the Lady Bulldogs in conference play.
Sydney Crockett, right, a Fayetteville sophomore, is one of the top newcomers to watch in the 7A/6A-West Conference. Crockett is being counted on to play a key role for the Lady Bulldogs in conference play.

Deanna Adkins

SCHOOL: Bentonville

CLASS: Junior

HEIGHT: 5-6

NOTABLE: A first-year varsity player that can come off the bench and provide an instant offensive spark if needed. ... Averaged 6.5 points through Bentonville’s first 13 games, despite averaging only 13.5 minutes on the floor per game. ... Hit six 6-pointers and scored a season-high 20 points against Oklahoma City Douglass in the Vinita (Okla.) Invitational Big Dawg Shootout.

Bailey Schalk

SCHOOL: Springdale Har-Ber

CLASS; Sophomore

HEIGHT: 5-10

NOTABLE: A transfer from Ohio who made an immediate impact by scoring 17 points in a benefit game against Tahlequah, Okla. ... She’s become a consistent player as a sophomore while leading the Lady Wildcats with 12 points per game. ... She can play on the wing and she helps fill an inside void for Har-Ber, which lost center Summer Morgan and Caroline Eubanks to graduation.

Emilie Jobst

SCHOOL: Rogers Heritage

CLASS: Sophomore

HEIGHT: 5-6

NOTABLE: Has shown her prowess as a top outside shooter, hitting 40 percent (31-of-77) from 3-point range. ... She opened the season with a game-high 22 points in Heritage’s win over Farmington in a benefit game. ... She has started every game this season and averages nine points per game.

Baily Cameron

SCHOOL: Siloam Springs

CLASS: Sophomore

HEIGHT: 5-10

NOTABLE: Has emerged as one of Siloam Springs’ top offensive players and is currently leading the team in scoring at 15 points per game. ... She’s scored in double figures in nine of Siloam Springs’ 11 games.

Sydney Crockett

SCHOOL: Fayetteville

CLASS: Sophomore

HEIGHT: 5-9

NOTABLE: Athletic player who can be used off the bench or in a starting role. ... Has the ability to create her own shot and could develop into a scoring threat for the Lady Bulldogs.

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