Way Too Early Class 2 Teams to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are nearly three months away from the beginning of the high school season, but we never think its too early to take a look at some of the top teams to watch around the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With that in mind, Prep Girls Hoops Missouri presents its Way Too Early look at some of the top Class 2 teams to watch. Of course, since we are putting out our list in early September, things can definitely change, such as teams that are moved into a different class, transfers and any other circumstances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":677969,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/Charlee-Bailey.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-677969" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tipton: The Lady Cardinals lost a lot of firepower from last year's state championship team, including Class 2 Co-Player of the Year Myra Claas. However, there is plenty of talent back to have another successful season with 5'8" 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='303290' first='Charlee' last='Bailey'] leading the way. Bailey was an All-State selection as a sophomore. 2024 guard [player_tooltip player_id='554808' first='Courtney' last='Edwards'] was an All-District selection last season while 2026s [player_tooltip player_id='722136' first='Ava' last='Schlotzhauer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='980379' first='Clara' last='Williams'] are ready to step into bigger roles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":676623,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/IMG_2752-1.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-676623" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Canton: The Tigers finished last season with a 20-8 record and played for a district championship. They return a pair of All-District wing players in 2024s [player_tooltip player_id='645077' first='Macie' last='Fisher'] and Mary Glasgow. Incoming 2027 Kendra Oliver is a talented 5'9 guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":677960,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/Breanna-Dohleman.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-677960" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>East Carter: The Redbird made a nice run to the Class 2 state quarterfinals and a 22-7 record. They return excellent 6'2 2024 post player Breanna Dohleman and 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1000492' first='Parker' last='Golden'], who were both All-District selections. A big addition to the team is 5'9 2024 guard [player_tooltip player_id='243350' first='Dylan' last='Price'], who was an All-State selection at Ellington last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fordland: The Eagles were 21-9 last season and earned a berth in the state quarterfinals. They return a pair of All-District selections in 2024 Emma Trotter and 2025 Kenzie Haskins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":605761,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/02/Loghann-Leivan.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-605761" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller: The Cardinals were a youthful, yet talented team that won 25 games and advanced to the state quarterfinals last season. They have a strong group of 2026s in All-Stater [player_tooltip player_id='525601' first='Loghann' last='Leivan'] and All-District selections [player_tooltip player_id='853136' first='Rachel' last='Nunez'] and [player_tooltip player_id='853131' first='Ashlynn' last='Helton'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neelyville: The Tigers are a talented group from the SEMO area that won 19 games and a district championship last year. The top player back is 6'1 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='620696' first='Parker' last='Ernst'], who was an All-State selection as a freshman. Also returning after earning All-District honors are 2024 Layni Dobbins and 2025 Jade Crosswhite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":756000,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/IMG_0545.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-756000" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Northeast Cairo: The Bearcats had a strong season where they finished 26-4 and advanced to the state quarterfinals. They return an excellent front court player in 6'2" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='627254' first='Macie' last='Harman'] and 5'10" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='870564' first='Avery' last='Brumley'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":631273,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/Dasia-Scott-II.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-631273" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Principia: The Panthers are a potential new power on the scene with some talented new players in the program. They have the state's top incoming 2027 in 6'1 Dasia Scott and a talented point guard in 5'7 2025 Jayla Hawkins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Vincent: The Indians finished 24-4 and won a district championship last season. They return three All-District players from last year's young team in 2025s [player_tooltip player_id='636253' first='Allie' last='Patrick'], Haley Emmendorfer and 2026 Lana Adams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->