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Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at another group of Class of 2026 players who have been making an impact at the varsity level this season. Jayla McClinton Jayla McClinton 6'2" | PF Raytown South | 2026 State MO…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at another group of Class of 2026 players who have been making an impact at the varsity level this season.
Jayla McClinton Jayla McClinton 6'2" | PF Raytown South | 2026 State MO (Raytown South): The 6’1″ forward has stepped into a big role immediately as she has provided the inside presence to compliment the Lady Cardinals’ talented perimeter players. She is currently averaging 12.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.5 blocks a game in helping Ray South to a xx record. She has also recorded eight double-doubles on the season.
Lauren Spilman (Higbee): A talented 5’6″ guard who broke into the lineup to become a stat-sheet stuffer as a freshman. She is currently averaging 15.1 points, 5.6 rebounds 2.0 assists and 4.0 steals a game while making 42 3-pointers. She made a school-record nine 3-pointers in a recent victory over Northwestern. If she gets a good look and space, she’s knocking shots down.
Lauren Orthwerth (Cor Jesu): A 5’10” forward who has enjoyed a big impact first season in helping the Chargers to their current 13-5 record. She is currently averaging 13.5 points and 9.4 rebounds along with 20 blocked shots. She had a dominant performance in a victory over Visitation a couple of weeks ago with 33 points, 11 rebounds, four steals and three blocks.
Londyn Parker Londyn Parker 5'9" | PG Staley | 2026 State MO (Staley): A 5’9″ combo guard who has excellent speed and quickness to go along with a high motor. She’s high energy on both ends of the court whether she’s slashing to the basket on the drive or providing on-ball pressure defense. She is currently averaging 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and two steals a game for the 11-8 Falcons.
Chloe Jones Chloe Jones 5'6" | PG Willow Springs | 2026 State MO (Willow Springs): The 5’7″ point guard who has excellent playmaking ability along with the skill set to be a three-level scorer. She has a smooth shooting stroke from long distance along with the creative handles to get her own shot off the dribble. She changes speeds and directions well to keep defenders off balance as she can also get into the lane off the bounce. She recently had a 38-point performance a couple of weeks ago.
Alex Nicastro Alex Nicastro 6'1" | SF St. Charles West | 2026 State MO (St. Charles West): The 6’0″ wing player is stepping into the shoes of her older sister Mia, who is now a freshman at Saint Louis U. She is a skilled player with good mobility and athleticism. She is currently averaging 11.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists a game. In her last three games, she has really been on a tear as she has averaged 22 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals a game.