AAU Preview: Arctic Rush: 2024/2025/2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">2024 Roster:</mark></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#0 Taylor McKenzie</strong> This young lady is tough as nails! She is a physical guard, that takes the ball to the basket with authority! And she can light it up from outside! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Becca Wright</strong> One of the best on ball defenders in the state of Kentucky. You're not going to leave a game without knowing she guarded you. Makes things happen with her effort on the defensive end. Quick first step and really good in transition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='463849' first='Kiera' last='Couch']</strong> Kiera's signature spin moves to the basket are so difficult for opponents to stop! She's an aggressor all game long, on both ends! Couch is a walking bucket! (Below)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":511940,"width":228,"height":284,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/86-Kiera-Couch.jpg?w=822" alt="" class="wp-image-511940" width="228" height="284" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='167109' first='Kylie' last='Gayheart']</strong> The game comes so naturally to her! She just goes with her instinct, and great things happen! Kylie's got speed, strong handles, and oh how I like her D! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#10 [player_tooltip player_id='167100' first='Ashtyn' last='Barrett']</strong> Wow! Barrett has springs in her feet! She moves from point A to point B in no time! Mid- range jumper, 3's, dribble penetration to the basket- opponents have a hard time containing her!! And Barrett's passing- whew!!! I love the zip she puts on them! College coaches- she's a must have player! (Below)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":511906,"width":231,"height":286,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/41-Ashtyn-Barrett.jpg?w=822" alt="" class="wp-image-511906" width="231" height="286" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#12 [player_tooltip player_id='290222' first='Kristen' last='Whited']</strong> Fun player to watch! She has speed, strong handles, finds the open seams on the court and attacks, and is such a facilitator on the floor! Love her quick cross over moves! (Below)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":511881,"width":231,"height":287,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/10-Kristen-Whited.jpg?w=822" alt="" class="wp-image-511881" width="231" height="287" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#23 Kaison Ward</strong> Ward has a great inside/ outside game! She can hurt you behind the arc, and her strong footwork and size is a killer in the paint as well! Soft shooting touch around the rim. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#34 Jenna Sparks</strong> Jenna does everything! You need points, she will provide! Rebounds- not a problem! Blocks- well, opponents would be wise not to take it anywhere she's located! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">2025 Roster:</mark></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 [player_tooltip player_id='1214551' first='Maci' last='Adkins']</strong> Maci is a shooting guard who knows how to put the ball in the hole! And you certainly cannot leave her open for 3's- because chances are, its going in! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 [player_tooltip player_id='780845' first='Sophie' last='Adkins']</strong> I love Sophie's speed, how she seeds the floor so well, and explosive jet speed as she attacks the basket! I like her game a lot! Outstanding body control when going to the hoop! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#10 Erin Hicks</strong> Hicks has light feet, and her quick stop and go moves to the basket are fun to watch- and not so fun for opponents! I like her defense, and how she beats players down the court with her speed! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#13 [player_tooltip player_id='448543' first='Emilee' last='Neese']</strong> Neese knows how to play this game, very well! She averaged 14 ppg, and lets just say her opponents have a difficult assignment in trying to slow her down! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#14 Riley-Jo Compton</strong> Compton's strength and size in the paint makes her a powerful component for the team! Uses the glass well, strong rebounder, and I really like her quick passes out to the guards after crashing the boards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#22 [player_tooltip player_id='533107' first='Blake' last='Herdman']</strong> Herdman is a 5'10 wing who plays consistent basketball! Strong athletic guard who averaged 13.3ppg. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#25 Mikayla Stacy</strong> This girl can ball! She knows how to get free and open herself up for great looks! Beautiful touch and footwork! And she certainly stretches the defense with her outside shooting! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#32 Addisyn Smith</strong> I don't think there's a shot she doesn't like! Quick trigger, plays with confidence! I love her floaters in the lane! So pretty, under control, and nothing but nylon! Strong guard! Keep this one on your radar! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">2026 Roster:</mark></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Maggi Holbert</strong> (Featured Photo, and below with ball) I am a big fan of Holbert! She plays with such poise, and the ball is like a magnet to her! She makes her teammates better, can shoot the rock, and passes the ball with such precision! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":483286,"width":321,"height":213,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/08/Magnolia-Holbert-scaled.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-483286" width="321" height="213" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2 [player_tooltip player_id='502283' first='Shyla' last='Kidd']</strong> This girl can go! It fires me up to watch players make the extra pass for buckets- and she does this so very well! Spot on passes, with zing! Outstanding job in seeing the floor! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":511884,"width":232,"height":288,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/14-Shyla-Kidd.jpg?w=822" alt="" class="wp-image-511884" width="232" height="288" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 Bayley French</strong> Bayley has a bright future! She has no problem making buckets with defenders making contact! I love French's defense, how active her hands are, and fights for all loose balls! Beautiful passer! She's got all the tools! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#11 [player_tooltip player_id='376798' first='Emma' last='Clinger']</strong> At 6'0, she is a problem in the paint with boards, easy bunny shots, and takes care of business from outside! She is a problem!! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#12 Lilly Ashcraft</strong> She's got the skills to pay the bills! I like her handles, takes care of the rock, knows how to run the offense with confidence, and can certainly shoot! Strong decision maker- and as a freshman, that is impressive!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#33 Nim Maynard</strong> This team is so strong, and boy does Maynard add to the talent! I'm impressed with her body control, strong moves going baseline, and how she finishes with contact! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#35 [player_tooltip player_id='730457' first='Kinleigh' last='Martin']</strong> I think we will be hearing her name quite a bit throughout her high school career! Strong player, rebounder, scorer! She plays so well in the paint! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->