First Coast 2026 Guards Who are “Varsity Ready”
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The 5th Annual Basketball Media Day was held on the First Coast and a lot of good player information was gathered from the event. This week is also the week of high school tryouts. One thing that became apparent was…
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Continue ReadingThe 5th Annual Basketball Media Day was held on the First Coast and a lot of good player information was gathered from the event. This week is also the week of high school tryouts. One thing that became apparent was the number of quality Freshman basketball players on rosters this year.. In this Article we look at a few Freshmen players who are ready for the Varsity.
Audrey Beyer Audrey Beyer 5'10" | SG Tocoi Creek | 2026 State FL / 5’10 SG / Bartram
Beyer was front and center all summer and fall and this was an easy one. Not only is Brayer “Varsity – Ready”. She is starting five ready as well. The Freshman guard can shoot it from every level and has the confidence of a 4 year Senior. Over the summer she played a few games with some older players and they were referring to Beyer in the crucial moments of the game, and more impressive was the fact that she delivered. She is expected to deliver this upcoming season as well.
Kirsten Gudmalin / 5’3 PG / Sandalwood.
At Basketball Media Day, Sandalwood was excited to introduce Gudmalin to the Varsity scene. Per Coach, Gudmalin is a ball of energy, she can handle the ball and she is a very good defensive player. Gudmalin will definitely be a player to watch this season.
Narissa Blocton Narissa Blocton 5'9" | PG Ridgeview | 2026 State FL / 5’9 PG / Ridgeview
Blocton is going to be a great addition to the Varsity. She us quick, fast, and full of energy. Blocton will give Ridgeview’s backcourt a lot of speed. She will be able to push the ball and also get back on defense and stop the opposing team from fast breaking. Blocton played on a 2023 AAU team and with each tournament the game slowed down for her. The AAU experience prepared her for this upcoming season. She will be a Freshman to watch this upcoming season.
Mariah Young Mariah Young 5'4" | PG Orange Park | 2026 State FL / 5’4 PG / Orange Park
Young played on a 2023 AAU team this past year asa Freshman and is not intimidated by older players. She can handle the ball and loves to attack the rim. She plays good defense and she will give Orange Park defensive depth at the guard position.
Miranda Campos Miranda Campos 5'10" | SF Bartram | 2026 State FL / 5’10 SG / Bartram
Campos is another Freshman to watch this season. She is an athletic guard who excels in the transition game and is relentless on the defensive end. Campos was a standout at the Southeast Showcase where she showed a lot of athleticism and really stood out. Campus is going to provide quality depth for Bartram. She is Freshman to keep an eye on.