2026s Who Will Contend For Team’s Scoring Title
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It happened at Bolles High School a few times in recent years and also at Orange Park a few years ago. We are talking about Freshmen who could lead their team in scoring. There are some key factors that contribute…
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Continue ReadingIt happened at Bolles High School a few times in recent years and also at Orange Park a few years ago. We are talking about Freshmen who could lead their team in scoring. There are some key factors that contribute to this outcome: Attrition, rosters that are more defensive minded, and talented Freshman who have the mental toughness and the ability to put the ball in the basket on a consistent basis. There are several Freshmen across the State who could could lead their teams in scoring this season. In this article, we look at a few of the Freshman on the First Coast who could accomplish the feat this upcoming season.
Alanna Tatum Alanna Tatum 5'6" | PG University Christian | 2026 State FL / 5’7 PG / University Christian / PGH #10
With the exit of Tai Baldwin, Yakiya Milton Yakiya Milton 6'4" | PF Mandarin | 2024 FL , and Monique Cepeda, University Christian lost some really talented scorers. The lone returning starter from last year’s Final 4 team is Tatum, who made an indelible mark as an 8th grader. Tatum returns as the main player this year. The growth she had over the summer bodes well for Tatum to take the leadership of the team. She will have the ball in her hand the majority of the time and will likely be the team’s first option on offense. That is a formula for scoring points and Tatum will be up for the challenge.
Imani Henderson Imani Henderson 6'1" | PF Atlantic Coast | 2026 State FL / 6’1 PF / Atlantic Coast / PGH #66
Henderson should lead her team in blocked shots and rebounds, and she could likely lead them in the scoring department as well. Henderson might take a few lumps as a Freshman, but she is talented enough to put up double digits in the scoring department.
Audrey Beyer Audrey Beyer 5'10" | SG Tocoi Creek | 2026 State FL / 5’10 SG / Bartram Trail / PGH #14
Beyer winning the scoring title is not even a stretch. The Freshman can outright score the basketball from anywhere on the court. She will definitely be a plus and will help fill the scoring void left by Dylan Hannah and Kendall Kane Kendall Kane 6'0" | SF Beachside | 2025 State FL . Over the summer, Beyer played on a 2023 team for one tournament and led them in scoring. She was lights out during the AAU season, shooting threes from anywhere on the court and scoring at a massive rate. Beyer is poised for a big season and she and Aja Pollard Aja Pollard 5'10" | SF Bartram Trail | 2023 State FL will be a problem for most teams.
Angel Mclellon Angel Mclellon 5'5" | PG St. Augustine | 2026 State FL / 5’5 PG / St. Augustine / PGH #72
McLellon is another good young basketball talent who has the potential to lead her team is scoring. Her strongest asset is her speed on the court and that will yield several baskets per game for the Freshman. McLellon plays an in your face defense which could lead to steals and easy fast break points. McLellon can also shoot from the outside and can also get to the rim in an offensive set. As the primary ball handler, she will have plenty of scoring opportunities. She will prove to be a nice compliment to Aniyah Fisher Aniyah Fisher 5'9" | SF St. Augustine HS | 2024 State FL and could lead the team in scoring.
Anni Ament Anni Ament 5'10" | SF Beachside | 2026 State FL / 5 ’10 SG / Beachside / PGH #34
It is completely possible that Ament could lead her team in scoring this year as a Freshman. The expectations are real for this talented guard who can light up a scoreboard with an offensive game that is way beyond her years. Ament can shoot the long ball and she has a midrange game to compliment her outside game. She has a good feel for the game and knows how to put the ball in the basket. At the Southeast showcase, Ament put on a shooting clinic and had a lot of people, including college coaches talking. In addition to scoring, Ament has a high basketball IQ and she is a very unselfish player who makes good decisions on the court.
These players have the ability to put the ball in the basket. As stated there are a lot of factors that contribute to a Freshman leading a team in scoring. These talented Freshman will all make contributions to their teams, whether they lead the team in scoring or not. We will continue to monitor the output of these players throughout the season.