Adrian’s Top Newcomers Standouts 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Entering high school, after a productive summer check out who made the list of the top newcomers! They will showcase they can do it all and make a huge impact for their programs right away being so young!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Audie Phillips- Audrianna also known as "Audie" will do big things for Goddard high school. Her athleticism is second to none with how well she can run and jump in open court. She got serious with basketball about 2 years ago, she has quickly grown into the coach's favorite with how fast she is, and how well she can shoot it. She's tough to guard because if you back up she knocks it down, if you play up she blows by you. If you turn your back you better sprint back in transition because she's headed to the rim for a fastbreak layup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='344788' first='Rylee' last='Dick']- One thing you want to do is make sure you put a hand up when she shoots it and sometimes that doesn't work. Dick can flat-out shoot it and will knock it down every chance she gets. Even being in her space isn't enough to prevent her from shooting you have to have a hand up or face guard her, she's that lethal from the 3-point line. If she misses, she has a "next shot" mentality. The next-shot mentality is scary for good players because if they miss 3 in a row they won't remember and come down to make 3 in a row, she possesses that at a high level. Watching her play, let's walk you through a possession: Rylee missed a 3, her team got the rebound, swung it all the way around, it got back to Rylee, and she lets it fly and knocks it down. Two 3-point attempts are essentially in the same possession. She isn't one-dimensional either, on the defensive end she plays until the whistle blows. Every 50/50 ball seems to be hers and traits like that make players great at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lainey Peschka- Lainey is a match-up nightmare. Her first step is extremely quick and nearly impossible to guard no matter who it is. With her quick first step, it's not wise to sag off because she will light it up at any given moment. Peschka has the ability to shoot on the move, catch and shoot, and finish at the rim, she can do it all. One of the deadliest shooters in the 2026 class, don't be surprised if she breaks records in her future with her ability to score the ball. Her work ethic is second to none, that alone will always set her apart. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='445843' first='Elizabeth' last='Helms']- Helms is a problem for everyone on the court because you can't gameplan for her. What is shown to you in plain sight is her ability to force turnovers by herself. Multiple times players come across half-court running a set play then all of a sudden Helms comes out of nowhere to steal the ball which usually turns into a layup at the other end. Don't get relaxed when passing the ball, Helm will come out of nowhere playing the passing lane. On the offensive end don't forget about Elizabeth, she doesn't settle for the jumper she looks to get downhill to finish at the rim every time she touches the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chloe Neufeld- Chloe, part of that special wheat state elite group can guard anyone that steps on the court that isn't on her team. From defending you full court, half court, and zone, she is always active on the defensive end giving someone a long night. What makes her a special defender is her ability to beat you to your first move AND your second move. She has quick feet, active hands, a high IQ, and a lot of heart and that's all she needs!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->