Natalie Potts, Incarnate Word basketball
The 6-foot-2 post player helped the Red Knights to their sixth successive state championship and 13th overall. The University of Nebraska recruit compiled a 117-4 record as a starter and recorded 2,108 points and 1,008 rebounds in her four-year career. A two-way threat, Potts also claimed player of the year honors in 2021. Class 6 first team all-state selection by Missouri Basketball Coaches Association.
Brooke Coffey, Incarnate Word basketball
A 6-foot winger, Coffey averaged 13.1 points and served as the perfect complement to Potts. Coffey scored in double figures 23 times including a career-best 29 points in a win over Gateway Legacy on Jan. 31. Scored 1,034 points and won three state championships in four-year career with Red Knights. Signed with Illinois State University. Class 6 first team all-state selection by Missouri Basketball Coaches Association.
Shannon Dowell, O'Fallon basketball
Helped the Panthers claim the Class 4A state championships for first time in program history by totaling 55 points on 14-of-24 shooting in the final four. Heading to Illinois State University, she averaged 21.6 points and paced the Panthers with 95 steals. Dowell scored 25 points or more 14 times this season. First team all-state by Associated Press and Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.
Raychel Jones, Vashon
Guided the Wolverines to their first state title by averaging 15.3 points and a team-best 8.8 rebounds. The 5-foot-11 winger and four-year Vashon player scored 24 points in a thrilling double overtime state championship game win over St. Joseph Benton, her second biggest total of the season. Jones is heading the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Class 4 co-player of the year by Missouri Basketball Coaches Association.
Jordan Speiser, Lutheran St. Charles
Played a key role in helping the Cougars to the Class 5 state championship, the program's first since 2013. Missed the first month of the season with an injury and then came on to average 16.5 points and 7.8 rebounds. Took over the state semifinal game with a season-high 29 points in a 71-50 victory against defending state champion West Plains. Class 5 first team all-state selection by Missouri Basketball Coaches Association.
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The Post-Dispatch All-Metro winter series concludes with girls basketball.
Incarnate Word senior Natalie Potts, who has signed to play at the University of Nebraska, is the Post-Dispatch All-Metro girls basketball player of the year.
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