Summer Live Preview: Blue Heat National 2026 E-40

<!-- wp:image {"id":687499,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/PhotoGrid_1687966571987.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-687499" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blue Heat National 2026 has been one of the most successful travel programs in the State of Florida over the past two seasons. Last season the 2022 team compiled a record of 45 - 4 and were crowned the champions of the Orlando Splash event in 2022 during the College Live Period. The Spring 2023 season has been equally impressive as the Blue Heat National 2026 E-40 (Member of the Elite 40 League) has posted a 17 - 3 record to date. The victories have been great, but the exposure for this program and the players has been equally impactful. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article we take a look at the roster of the Blue Heat National 2026 E-40 Team and Preview the Summer Live Period that is just a few days away. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='514608' first='Evelyn' last='Freeman'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Freeman is one of the top 2026 players on the First Coast and probably a top 10 guard in the 2026 class. She is one of the biggest stock risers around. Freeman is a high IQ ball player who can get to the rim almost at will. During last year's season a lot of teams set out to stop Freeman's teammate Knauff before realizing that Freeman was also a force on the Bolles basketball team. The Freshman Freeman was dominant at times breaking the defense completely down and leaving Knauff and teammates wide open for jumpers. In travel ball, Freeman has been equally impressive, averaging nearly 12 points per contest and over 5 assists per game. Freeman will be fun to watch this upcoming live period and her Sophomore season as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='515066' first='Presley' last='Norman'] is one of the best 2027 players around. She made it look easy last year, playing and starting on Varsity as an 8th grade. Not only was she a good shooter last high school season, but Norman was clutch in close games in crunch time. Norman is averaging right at 10 points per contest and shooting 48 percent from behind the three point line. She is another player who creates shots for herself and for her teammates from just being on the floor. At Bolles, Knauff and Freeman's play were positively affected by the young sharp shooter. On Blue Heat, Pressley makes everyone around her better. Can't wait to see Norman this summer live period. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='515064' first='Kathleen' last='Crawley'] is coming into the live period averaging nearly 16 points per game and connecting on threes at a 45 percent clip. The young guard has a quick release and she is one who you call an "elite" shooter at any level. Crawley will be looking to make an instant impact at Bishop Kenny this upcoming high season. First Coast High School coaches - let that sink in. For now, the focus is on the Summer Live period. I'm looking forward to seeing Crawley in Louisville at Run 4 the Roses. There are hundreds of courts in that convention center. I'll be looking for the court where the nets are on fire. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='515067' first='Makala' last='DesJarlais'] is a player who caught my eye last year. At 5'11 she is athletic and versatile. She is a force on the inside and is versatile enough to also play on the outside. DesJarlais also controls the glass, avering nearly 9 rebounds per game. She will be fun to watch during the live period. The Freshman will also be playing at Bishop Kenny this upcoming high school season, joining Roundtree and Coyle in the front court. That's scary!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='514607' first='Teaghan' last='Moses'] is another shooting weapon on the Blue Heat Squad. The young guard was a starter at Clay High. She also shoots over 40 percent from behind the three point line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='514609' first='Zara' last='Griffith'] is a player that gives Blue Heat a strong presence on the interior with strong rebounding abilities as well as the ability to score. Griffith is averaging nearly 7 points and 7 rebounds this travel season. She is a good shooter with a nice touch from 15 feet and in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Other players who are contributing to Blue Heats success are [player_tooltip player_id='514610' first='Addison' last='Soltau'], Charlie Hawkins, and [player_tooltip player_id='687271' first='Meredith' last='Goldman'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the Live Period gets closer, we will continue to hilight some of the programs around the State of Florida. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->