CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. — A group of Southwest Ohio’s top seniors will share the court one final time Saturday, as local standouts from Mason, Lakota East, Lakota West, Monroe and Springboro headline Ohio rosters for the Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game.
The 33rd annual showcase, set for April 11 at 5 p.m. at Thomas More University, brings together many of the region’s most accomplished players for a final high school appearance.
Mason guard Anna Habra leads the local contingent after a standout senior season in which she averaged 18.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. The 5-foot-8 senior established herself as one of the area’s most complete players, earning Greater Miami Conference Player of the Year honors
Lakota East forward Bella Sturgill adds another proven scorer to the group, averaging 13.3 points per game while using her 6-foot-1 frame to affect both ends of the floor.
Springboro’s McKenzie Jones brings a versatile offensive skill set after averaging 15.8 points and 3.2 assists per game, combining scoring ability with playmaking from the forward position.
Lakota West guard Katie Fox will provide another key piece, entering the game after averaging 5.2 assists per contest while also contributing as a scorer and defender. She is joined by teammates Caroline Bayliff and Sydney Williams, giving Lakota West three representatives in the showcase.
Monroe forward Ryan Buskirk rounds out the local group following a consistent senior campaign that saw her average 10.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while shooting 47.1% from the field.
The Ohio roster also features players from across the state, forming a balanced group set to face Kentucky’s top seniors.
The sideline will have a local look as well. Mason coach Gideon Dudgeon will serve as Ohio’s head coach, with Lakota West coach Jay Chadwell assisting.
The boys game will follow the girls contest, with tipoff scheduled for approximately 7 p.m. Mason’s Brycen Johnson will represent the area on the Ohio boys roster.
The event offers a final opportunity for players to compete alongside — rather than against — familiar names, closing out their high school careers in a setting that celebrates both individual achievement and regional talent.
