The setting was great for the Rising Stars Classic that was held at Rock Valley College this past Saturday! Eleven Rockford Heat players showcased their talent one more time as a high school player! Check out the loaded line up and see just what they will be doing after college! Rockford Heat Big Northern Girls: Ashlei Lopez will be playing Div 1 basketball at Morehead University and Kailyn Strawbridge will be playing Div 1 basketball at Loyola University in Chicago! Rockford Heat NIC 10 Girls Madi Hecox will be playing basketball and softball at Rock Valley, Crystal Mathis will be playing basketball at Parkland College, Kaleia Monteiro will be playing basketball at Lincoln College, Elizabeth Bankhole is undecided, Mardaeja Cross is undecided, Neve Yerk will be playing basketball at Rockford University, Megan Matuska will be studying at Notre Dame, Sarah Welsh will be studying at the University of Missouri, and Victoria Malone is undecided!

Special Shout out to Ashlei Lopez for earning the MVP!!! What a great accolade amongst so much talent!

Check back for updates as more Rockford Heat players commit and accept scholarships! Great job to both teams and all the ladies competing!