(Maryville, MO) — Iowa’s leading high school scorer from a year ago will play college basketball at NW Missouri St. — Izzy Eisbach of Nodaway Valley will play for the Bearcats next season. NW Missouri St. made that announcement on Wednesday. Eisbach will informally sign her letter of intent at a press conference in Greenfield on Friday.
Here is the information from NW Missouri St. about Eisbach
Isabelle “Izzy” Eisbach — 5’8″ Guard — Greenfield, Iowa (Nodaway Valley High School)
Eisbach joins the Bearcats as one of the most prolific scorers in the state of Iowa. A three-time All-State and All-Conference selection, Eisbach led the entire state in scoring with 31.9 points per game as a junior, while also averaging 9.7 rebounds, 5.3 steals, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks. Her 734 total points last season set multiple school records, including marks for field goals made (250), three-pointers (88), free throws (146), and points in a single game (51). Eisbach has already surpassed 1,500 career points, ranking third all-time in Nodaway Valley history. She has a 3.802 GPA.
“We’re really excited about this signing class,” Head Coach Austin Meyer said. “All three of these young women can really score the basketball and have a tremendous feel for the game. They’ve all been coached at a high level, and they each bring a great attitude and work ethic that fits our program. They represent exactly what we want in a Bearcat — on and off the floor. They’re high-character, high-academic kids who come from great families, and we can’t wait to get them on campus.”
The Bearcats also signed two other players.
Lyndey “LJ” Maehl — 6’0″ Forward — Fort Dodge, Iowa (Fort Dodge High School)
Maehl, a versatile 6’0″ forward, has been a dominant interior presence with the ability to play around the perimeter for Fort Dodge High. As of March 2025, she ranks third on the school’s all-time scoring list with 981 points and is on pace to become the program’s all-time leading scorer. Maehl averaged 18.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 46% from the field and 71% from the free-throw line during her junior campaign. A two-time unanimous First-Team All-Iowa Alliance Conference selection, Maehl also excels in the classroom with a 3.9 GPA.
Brooke Rose — 5’9″ Guard — Sunset Hills, Mo. (Kirkwood High School)
Rose, a dynamic 5’9″ guard, brings scoring versatility, defensive toughness, and leadership fromone of Missouri’s top high school programs. The 6A Suburban Conference Player of the Year, Rose averaged 21.3 points, 3 steals, and 3 assists per game, while shooting 35.7% from three-point range and 70% from the line.
Despite missing her freshman year due to injury, Rose has already totaled 804 career points in two seasons and tied her career-high with 29 points in a February 2025 win over Lindbergh. She holds a 3.9 GPA.
