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PLAYERS TO WATCH EMILIE JOBST SCHOOL: Rogers Heritage CLASS: Junior HEIGHT: 5-6 POSITION: Guard THE SKINNY: Averaging 13.5 points a game for a Heritage team that has won four of its last six games. … Was NWA Media Newcomer of the Year last season. … Averaging 17 points a game in last fi ve starts.

… Is shooting 41 percent from 3-point range. … Averaged nine points a game as a sophomore.

SCOUTING REPORT: “Best 3-point shooter in the our league. Has a real pure touch, and she is a kid we have known for a long time.

She grew up coming to our elementary camps. She had a great sophomore year and she has the ability to string shots together.” SYDNEY CROCKETT SCHOOL: Fayetteville CLASS: Junior HEIGHT: 5-9 POSITION: Guard THE SKINNY: Averaging 10 points and six rebounds a game. ... Set a tournament record with 22 consecutive made free throws at Mountain Home First Arkansas Bail Bonds Tournament last week. ... Is a 88 percent free throw shooter for season (43 of 49).

SCOUTING REPORT: “I think she is definitely one of the better players in our conference.

“She is an all-around solid player. She can handle the ball, she can shoot the three. She has good size.” BAILEY SCHALK SCHOOL: Springdale Har-Ber CLASS: Junior HEIGHT: 5-10 POSITION: Forward THE SKINNY: Averaging 14 points a game but was averaging 18 points an outing before suffering a back injury.

… Played as a freshman while in high school in Ohio and led the Lady Wildcats scoring as a sophomore with 12 points a game. … Scored 28 points in a game this year and has twice tallied 25 points. … Earned All-Conference honors last season.

SCOUTING REPORT: “Schalk is very impressive, and I think she is the best post player in our league. Down low, she reminds me of Taylor Strickland. She has the ability to dominate games because she is very physical.

She has a knack for scoring and I respect her game.” JORDAN MARTIN SCHOOL: Bentonville CLASS: Junior HEIGHT: 5-8 POSITION: Guard THE SKINNY: Has scored 12 or more points in the Lady Tigers last seven games. … Is shooting 57 percent from the field, including 64 percent on two-point attempts. Averaging 14 points and 7.5 rebounds a game.

SCOUTING REPORT: “She is having an outstanding season.

A really good player that is somebody you have to pay a lot of attention to. She is going to create a lot of problems, mismatches for defenses.” MORGAN MILLER SCHOOL: Siloam Springs CLASS: Senior HEIGHT: 5-9 POSITION: Guard/Forward THE SKINNY: Is averaging 12 points a game this season after averaging a little less than 12 a game as a junior. … Threeyear starter that can play any position on the floor. … Earned Class 6A All-State honors last season. … Was member of NWA Media Big 7 Team last year.

SCOUTING REPORT: “Siloam is going to be a lot better with coach Rippy there, and they have all their players back.

They will be tough. Miller is another player that is solid and can do a little bit of everything.

She can shoot outside, go inside. She is strong, and just tough.”

• The scouting report on each player was provided by opposing coaches in the 7A-West Conference.

NEWCOMERS TO WATCH KIARA HENRY SCHOOL: Rogers High CLASS: Sophomore HEIGHT: 5-5 POSITION: Guard THE SKINNY: Averages 4 points per game in the sixth man role for the Lady Mounties. … Has ability to spark the offense with playmaking and shooting ability. … Scored 14 points each in consecutive games against Cedarville and Branson.

SCOUTING REPORT: “Kiara is a player with tremendous potential. I really like how coachable she is. Our players have a lot of confi dence in her and she is learning and adapting to high school intensity.” KIERRA LANG SCHOOL: Springdale High CLASS: Sophomore HEIGHT: 5-8 POSITION: Guard THE SKINNY: Springdale’s improvement will rest largely on young players like Lang, who has been slowed by a knee injury suffered against Alma. … Had 18 points and 10 rebounds against Russelleville. … Had 16 points and 7 rebounds in game at Pine Bluff. … Averages 12 points, 6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.6 steals per game. … Selected MVP of regional tournament in junior high.

SCOUTING REPORT: Kierra is a tireless worker who has a high basketball IQ. Great court vision and handles ball extremely well. Has ability to make big plays for her team by scoring or passing.” DESIREE MACK SCHOOL: Springdale High CLASS: Sophomore HEIGHT: 5-11 POSITION: Center THE SKINNY: Mack adds inside strength to the Lady Bulldogs, who fi nished second in the Black Division of the Neosho, Mo. Holiday Classic.

… Mack led Springdale with 16 points and 13 rebounds in the championship game and made all-tournament team at Neosho.

… Had 19 rebounds in a game against Alma. … Averages 10 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. … Also plays volleyball and competes in track.

DASHUNDRA MORGAN SCHOOL: Fayetteville CLASS: Sophomore HEIGHT 5-7 POSITION: Guard THE SKINNY: Leads Fayetteville with 15 points per game as a sophomore. … Averages four rebounds per game and 2.5 steals per game. … Also a top track and field athlete for Lady Bulldogs.

SCOUTING REPORT: “Dashundra is really fast and fearless. She shoots the 3-pointer good enough that people have to worry about it.” JACIE HIGGINS SCHOOL: Springdale Har-Ber CLASS: Freshman HEIGHT: 5-9 POSITION: Guard THE SKINNY: Higgins is the first freshman to play varsity basketball in girls 7A/6A-West Conference. … Averages 5 points per game off the bench for Lady Wildcats. … Has scored in double fi gures in three games.

SCOUTING REPORT: “Jacie is a game-changer. She can provide a spark offensively when she enters a game. She’s a freshman, so we like to bring her off the bench after she watches and learns how the game is being played.”

• Scouting reports provided by players’ coaches.