2026s Making An Impact (Part 3)
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We had to push back our official 2026 watchlist until after the next cycle of rankings updates but that doesn’t mean we can’t shine a light on some 8th graders who are making big impacts at the varsity level already.…
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Continue ReadingWe had to push back our official 2026 watchlist until after the next cycle of rankings updates but that doesn’t mean we can’t shine a light on some 8th graders who are making big impacts at the varsity level already.
Madison Young Madison Young 5'8" | PF South Oldham | 2026 State KY , South Oldham – A solid role player who has stardom in her future, Young should inherit a huge role for the Lady Dragons next season but will settle for being the third option for now. Madison is a slashing wing who can stretch out and hit threes if you leave her open.
Teigh Yeast Teigh Yeast 5'6" | CG George Rogers Clark | 2026 State KY , Mercer County – The younger sister of one of the top 2023s in Kentucky, Yeast projects to be just as impactful, possibly moreso. The younger Yeast is behind her sister as the second leading scorer for the Lady Titans and will see a boost in her scoring stats as she gets older and stronger at finishing around the rim and through contact.
Nora Kate Simpson Nora Kate Simpson 5'6" | PG Nelson County | 2026 State KY and Megan Simpson Megan Simpson 6'1" | C Nelson County | 2026 State KY , Nelson County – It’s hard to mention one Simpson sister without the other at this point in their careers so we won’t separate them. They average just under 10 points and 7 rebounds per game combined and will likely see at least a doubling in their production next season as their role increases.
Haley Combs, Somerset – Haley has been the starting point guard all season for the Briar Jumpers and her impact on the game has grown as the season has rolled along. As she gets stronger, Combs should improve her outside shooting and become even more of a well rounded offensive threat as her game matures.
Lily Brown Lily Brown 5'10" | PF Eastern | 2026 State KY , Seneca – A post player that is adding stretch to her offensive arsenal, Lily is starting and leading Seneca in nearly every offensive category. Brown could be the best player to roam the halls at Seneca if she chooses to attend there next season. For now, her size and upside have her potentially as one of the top prospects in the class.