Way Too Early Class 5 Teams to Watch
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We are less than three months away from the high school season, but it’s never too early to take a look at the upcoming season.
With that in mind, here is a Way Too Early look at some of the top Class 5 Teams. Since we came out in early September, many things can change from change in class, transfers and other circumstances.
Lutheran St. Charles: The Cougars finished with 27-5 record and the state championship last season. They return a strong nucleus led by 6’2″ 2025 guard Jordan Speiser Jordan Speiser 6'2" | SG Lutheran St. Charlres | 2025 State MO , who is one of the top prospects in the state. They also return versatile 6’0″ guard Chloe Reed Chloe Reed 6'0" | SG Lutheran St Charles | 2025 State MO and the talented 2026 duo of forward Kennedy Stowers Kennedy Stowers 6'2" | PF Lutheran St. Charles | 2026 State MO and 5’5″ guard Kyrii Franklin Kyrii Franklin 5'6" | PG Lutheran St. Charles | 2026 State MO .
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Cape Notre Dame: The Bulldogs made a strong run to the Final Four last season and a 23-7 record. They return a terrific 2026 trio in twin guards Katie and Brie Rubel Brie Rubel 5'9" | PG Cape Notre Dame | 2026 State MO and forward Nevaeh Lucious Nevaeh Lucious 6'3" | PF Cape Notre Dame | 2026 State MO . Katie Rubel is a 6’1″ lefty guard while Brie is a 5’9″ point guard. Both can handle and shoot the ball from 3-point range. Lucious is a 6’2″ forward who has received several Division I offers during the summer.
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Carl Junction: The Bulldogs. finished with a 30-2 record and advanced all the way to the state championship game. They return one of the state’s top frontcourt players in 6’3″ 2024 Kylie Scott Kylie Scott 6'3" | PF Carl Junction | 2024 State MO , who is a versatile post player who can play inside and outside. Also back is 5’9″ 2025 Dezi Williams Dezi Williams 5'9" | SF Carl Junction | 2025 State MO , who is a good athlete who fills several roles.
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Helias: The Crusaders won 21 games and played for a district championship last season. They return a strong group, led by 6’1″ forward Adalyn Koelling Adalyn Koelling 6'1" | SF Helias Catholic | 2024 State MO , who has committed to xx. Also back are 5’9″ 2024 guard Claire Galbraith Claire Galbraith 5'11" | SG Helias | 2024 State MO , 5’6″ 2025 point guard Kenadi Harrison Kenadi Harrison 5'7" | CG Helias Catholic | 2025 State MO and 5’10” 2024 forward Ava Morris.
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John Burroughs: The Bombers followed up their state championship in 2022 with a berth in the state quarterfinals last season. They return outstanding 5’9″ 2024 point guard Allie Turner Allie Turner 5'8" | CG John Burroughs | 2024 State MO , who has committed to Gonzaga. Also back are a crew of Division I prospects in 5’8″ 2024 guard Monet Witherspoon, 5’10” 2025 guard BreAunna Ward BreAunna Ward 5'10" | SF John Burroughs | 2025 State MO and 6’4″ 2026 forward Moriyah Douglass Moriyah Douglass 6'3" | PF John Burroughs | 2026 State MO .
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Marshfield: The Bluejays return a solid group of players from last year’s 22-6 season, led by 5’11” 2024 forward Lauren Luebbert Lauren Luebbert 5'11" | SF Marshfield | 2024 State MO , who has committed to Washburn. Also returning is 2024 guard Abby McBride Abby McBride 5'8" | SG Marshfield | 2024 State MO , who joined Luebbert on the All-District team last season. Talented 2026 guard Quinn Aldridge Quinn Aldridge 5'10" | SG Marshfield | 2026 State MO is also back after enjoying a strong freshman campaign.
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Rolla: The Bulldogs won 23 games and played for a district championship last season. They return some good talent from that team, led by 5’10” 2024 guard Willow Gideon Willow Gideon 5'10" | SG Rolla | 2024 State MO , who has just committed to Washburn. Also back are 5’82024 Resa Martin Resa Martin 5'9" | SG Rolla | 2024 State MO , who joined Gideon on the All-District team last season. Guard Kori Alcorn Kori Alcorn 5'8" | CG Rolla | 2024 State MO is a talented 2024 who is also in the fold.
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Union: The Wildcats return a talented group of players from a team that won 22 games last season. The top returning player is 5’9″ 2025 guard Sophia Helling Sophia Helling 5'9" | SF Union | 2025 State MO , an All-State selection who averaged 17 points a game last season. Also back are 5’5″ 2024 guard Kelsey Drake and 5’5″ 2024 guard Mya Minor.
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West Plains: The Lady Zizzers have made three consecutive trips to the Final Four and they look to have another strong unit this season. They are led by 6’1″ 2024 forward Allyssa Joyner, who can score inside and knock down 3-pointers. Also back is 5’8″ 2024 point guard Olivia Lawson and moving into the mix will be 5’8″ 2026 guard Lucy Hafer Lucy Hafer 5'7" | CG West Plains | 2026 State MO .