Missouri Phenom Hoopfest 2026 Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class of 2026 forwards that we watched during our visit to the Missouri Phenom Hoopfest, which was held last Sunday in Columbia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='431491' first='Claire' last='Mueller'] (Nerinx Hall): The 6'2" forward is a classic back-to-the-basket player who uses her size very well around the basket. She establishes excellent position in the paint for low-post catches and offensive rebounds. She also keeps the ball high when she finishes off the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanai Foster (Westside, NE): A 6'2" forward who has the height ability to score inside, but she also has a very effective game facing the basket. She had one impressive play where she drove to the basket using her opposite hand and she scored on a left-handed scoop layup in traffic. She has good length and excellent mobility to run the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='554959' first='Evelyn' last='Shane'] (Ursuline Academy): A 5'10" forward who is physically strong and does an excellent job in her role, which is mainly to rebound and play tough defense inside. She's a physical player who battles for position and sets very solid screens to get her teammates open. She runs the court well and she finishes her layups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='493370' first='Jorah' last='Parcell'] (Hickman): A 6'1" forward who is a solid positional player in the low post. She had a very good presence on the defensive end as she blocked a few shots and rebounded well. She has solid moves in the post and a nice shooting touch around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='536974' first='Jessica' last='Borders'] (Olathe West, KS): A 5'10" small forward who is an excellent athlete who plays with a high motor at both ends of the court. She's a versatile offensive player who can attack off the dribble in the lane or hit the pull up jumper. She is also very active in the transition game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='493354' first='Nancy' last='King'] (Ursuline Academy): A 6'0" forward who has good size and mobility, which makes her very effective. She catches the ball well and she will score on a nice drop step move. She can also rebound and block shots and hustle down the court on a rim run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='544005' first='Kyra' last='Clark'] (Olathe Northwest, KS): A 5'9" forward who was very impressive with her high energy and aggressive play at both ends. She is a physical player who can go into a crowd and come out of it with the rebound. She also gets out of her area to board as well. When she gets the ball, she is looking to get downhill on the drive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->