Way Too Early Class 6 Teams to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(The Prep Girls Hoops Top 250 Expo will be on September 23 and the Freshman Showcase will be on October 7. Both events will be held at Principia. Be sure to enter AustinHoops2023 in the coupon code to receive a discount on your registration).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are less than three months away from the beginning of the high school season, With that in mind, here is a Way Too Early look at some of the top teams to watch in Class 6. Since it's early September, things can change such as change in classes, transfer or other circumstances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":621822,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/25684B31-E5CB-4BB9-8E41-24B5B21459B5.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-621822" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incarnate Word: The Red Knights will enter the season as the defending state champions and on a 100-game winning streak. They feature two excellent 2024 forwards in 5'11" Northern Iowa recruit [player_tooltip player_id='194395' first='Kaylynn' last='Janes'] and 5'10" [player_tooltip player_id='366817' first='Zoe' last='Best'], who has multiple offers. Also returning are talented 5'10" 2025 guards [player_tooltip player_id='624398' first='Nevaeh' last='Caffey'], who has multiple major college offers and athletic wing [player_tooltip player_id='302784' first='Peyton' last='Hill']. Stepping into bigger roles will be 2026 guards [player_tooltip player_id='514887' first='Peyton' last='Olufson'], [player_tooltip player_id='351778' first='Savannah' last='Stricker'] and [player_tooltip player_id='351776' first='Addi' last='Owen'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":636930,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/04/IMG_9885.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-636930" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Battle: The Spartans have a strong nucleus back from last year's team that won 20 games. They have a talented trio of guards in 5'9" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='199287' first='Nautica' last='Washington'], 5'5" 2025 Taylor Robinson and 5'6" 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='208004' first='Boo' last='Anderson']. Anchoring the frontcourt is 6'2" 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='493496' first='Kumani' last='Clark'], who is back after missing her freshman season with a knee injury.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":651025,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/Ashtyn-Klusmeyer.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-651025" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hickman: The Kewpies will field another strong unit after compiling a 19-7 record last season. They are led by 6'2" 2024 forward [player_tooltip player_id='194421' first='Ashtyn' last='Klusmeyer'] and the 2025 duo of 5'9" guard [player_tooltip player_id='303297' first='Jayla' last='Griffith'] and 5'10" small forward [player_tooltip player_id='453247' first='Sy'Rae' last='Stemmons']. The Kewpies picked up a big addition to their program in 6'6" 2026 center [player_tooltip player_id='622852' first='Addison' last='Carr'], who transferred over from California.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":759805,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/IMG_8855.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-759805" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eureka: The Wildcats made another excellent postseason run, which ended up in a berth in the Final Four and a fourth-place finish. They will be led by 6'0" forward [player_tooltip player_id='350196' first='Bailey' last='Boulay'], an all-around athlete who is a Maryville lacrosse commit. Also returning is 5'10" 2024 forward [player_tooltip player_id='649242' first='Maison' last='Smith'], who operates well in the post area. Also back is 5'11 2024 forward Zoe Cuneio.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":727879,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/IMG_4725.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-727879" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kickapoo: The Chiefs won 22 games and played for a district championship last season. They return a pair of All-District performers in 5'8 2024 forward [player_tooltip player_id='254699' first='Kya' last='Johnson'] and 5'10” 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='303495' first='Mikayla' last='Pilley']. Also returning is talented 5'6 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='460870' first='Josie' last='Salazar'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":445305,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/06/926B4A4D-48D6-4299-BE66-C4DD8C61AE5D-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-445305" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liberty North: The Eagles have a strong group back from last season's 17-9 squad. They return a pair of excellent 2024s in 5'6 [player_tooltip player_id='648580' first='Ava' last='Levings'] and 5'10 Western Illinois commit [player_tooltip player_id='299456' first='Kennedy' last='Herrig']. Also back are a pair of talented 2026s in 5'9 [player_tooltip player_id='538901' first='Alex' last='Couch'] and 5'10 [player_tooltip player_id='445429' first='Millie' last='Perry'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":651982,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/05/Lily-Mahy.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-651982" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nixa: The Eagles continued their winning ways with 21 victories last season. They return talented 5'9 2024 guard Lily Mahy, who as committed to xx and 5'8 2024 Rockhurst commit [player_tooltip player_id='255534' first='Sadie' last='Conway']. Also back is 6'2 2025 Lailah Grant, who is a Division l prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":591608,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/01/CDECB0C3-479A-4C1F-9E3D-BAF38259E823.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-591608" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Park Hill South: The Panthers finished 26-4 and advanced to the state quarterfinals last season. They are led by 6'2 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='317337' first='Addison' last='Bjorn'], who is one of the top young prospects in the country. Also returning is 6'0 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='224018' first='Avery' last='Simmons'], who just committed to Loyola (MD).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":691558,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/07/IMG_4320.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-691558" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pattonville: The Pirates return a talented group that won 22 games and a pair of in-season tournaments. They return a nice group of guards in 2024 [player_tooltip player_id='644556' first='Zoe' last='Newland'] and 2025s [player_tooltip player_id='424774' first='Hannah' last='Fenton'], Brooke Boyce and [player_tooltip player_id='465331' first='Kodie' last='Gordon']. The top player up front is 6'1 forward [player_tooltip player_id='509644' first='Kennedy' last='Horton'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":619471,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/03/Jayda-Porter.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-619471" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rock Bridge: The Bruins return a strong nucleus from last year's state runner-up team. They feature one of the nation's top young posts in 6'4 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='351752' first='Jayda' last='Porter']. Also returning are 5'11 2025 wing [player_tooltip player_id='302783' first='Mari' last='Miller'] and 5'6 2025 point guard Tylor McCallister. A big addition will be 5'8 2025 guard Ellie Porter, who comes over from Kirksville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":366466,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2021/12/6FD09854-8C28-4A8C-8090-A4C1BEC0B090-scaled.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-366466" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Joseph's: The Angels win 17 games and played for a district championship last season. Several key players are back, led by 6'2 2024 Kayla Jansen, the top scorer and rebounder. Also back are 2024 guard [player_tooltip player_id='245463' first='Zoe' last='Stewart'], 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='740363' first='Maddie' last='Hannis'] and 2026s [player_tooltip player_id='351775' first='Kylee' last='Reiter'] and [player_tooltip player_id='493366' first='Piper' last='Mooney'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":670446,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/06/Ava-Miles-crop-3226x2118-1686579533.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-670446" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Staley: The Falcons have plenty of exciting young talent on hand for the season. They have two very strong 2026s in 5'9 guard [player_tooltip player_id='458975' first='Londyn' last='Parker'] and 6'0 guard [player_tooltip player_id='317343' first='Ava' last='Miles'], a transfer from Park Hill South. A pair of talented 2027s in the fold are 6'1 forward [player_tooltip player_id='803061' first='Destiny' last='Manyawu'] and 5'8 [player_tooltip player_id='803073' first='Brielle' last='Mays'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->