Way Too Early Class 6 Teams to Watch
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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.
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 Kaylynn Janes Kaylynn Janes 6'0" | SF Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO and 5’10” Zoe Best Zoe Best 5'10" | SF Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO , who has multiple offers. Also returning are talented 5’10” 2025 guards Nevaeh Caffey Nevaeh Caffey 5'10" | PG Incarnate | 2025 State MO , who has multiple major college offers and athletic wing Peyton Hill Peyton Hill 5'10" | SG Incarnate Word Academy | 2025 State MO . Stepping into bigger roles will be 2026 guards Peyton Olufson, Savannah Stricker Savannah Stricker 5'10" | SG Incarnate Word Academy | 2026 State MO and Addi Owen Addi Owen 5'4" | PG Incarnate Word Academy | 2026 State MO .
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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 Nautica Washington Nautica Washington 5'9" | CG Battle | 2024 State MO , 5’5″ 2025 Taylor Robinson and 5’6″ 2024 Boo Anderson Boo Anderson 5'6" | CG Battle | 2024 State MO . Anchoring the frontcourt is 6’2″ 2026 Kumani Clark Kumani Clark 6'2" | C Battle | 2026 State MO , who is back after missing her freshman season with a knee injury.
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Hickman: The Kewpies will field another strong unit after compiling a 19-7 record last season. They are led by 6’2″ 2024 forward Ashtyn Klusmeyer Ashtyn Klusmeyer 5'11" | SF Hickman | 2024 State MO and the 2025 duo of 5’9″ guard Jayla Griffith Jayla Griffith 5'10" | PG Hickman | 2025 State MO and 5’10” small forward Sy’Rae Stemmons Sy’Rae Stemmons 5'11" | SF Hickman | 2025 State MO . The Kewpies picked up a big addition to their program in 6’6″ 2026 center Addison Carr Addison Carr 6'6" | C Hickman | 2026 State MO , who transferred over from California.
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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 Bailey Boulay Bailey Boulay 6'0" | SF Eureka | 2024 State MO , an all-around athlete who is a Maryville lacrosse commit. Also returning is 5’10” 2024 forward Maison Smith Maison Smith 5'10" | SF Eureka | 2024 State MO , who operates well in the post area. Also back is 5’11 2024 forward Zoe Cuneio.
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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 Kya Johnson Kya Johnson 5'8" | SF Kickapoo | 2024 State MO and 5’10” 2025 guard Mikayla Pilley Mikayla Pilley 5'10" | SG Kickapoo | 2025 State MO . Also returning is talented 5’6 2026 guard Josie Salazar Josie Salazar 5'6" | PG Kickapoo | 2026 State MO .
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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 Ava Levings Ava Levings 5'5" | PG Liberty North | 2024 State MO and 5’10 Western Illinois commit Kennedy Herrig Kennedy Herrig 5'10" | SG Liberty North | 2024 State MO . Also back are a pair of talented 2026s in 5’9 Alex Couch Alex Couch 5'10" | CG Liberty North (Liberty, MO) | 2026 State MO and 5’10 Millie Perry Millie Perry 5'10" | PG Liberty North | 2026 State MO .
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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 Sadie Conway Sadie Conway 5'7" | CG Nixa | 2024 State MO . Also back is 6’2 2025 Lailah Grant, who is a Division l prospect.
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Park Hill South: The Panthers finished 26-4 and advanced to the state quarterfinals last season. They are led by 6’2 2026 guard Addison Bjorn Addison Bjorn 6'2" | SG Park Hill South | 2026 State MO , who is one of the top young prospects in the country. Also returning is 6’0 2024 Avery Simmons Avery Simmons 6'0" | CG Park Hill South | 2024 State MO , who just committed to Loyola (MD).
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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 Zoe Newland Zoe Newland 5'7" | CG Pattonville | 2024 State MO and 2025s Hannah Fenton Hannah Fenton 5'5" | PG Pattonville | 2025 State MO , Brooke Boyce and Kodie Gordon Kodie Gordon 5'7" | CG Pattonville | 2025 State MO . The top player up front is 6’1 forward Kennedy Horton Kennedy Horton 6'0" | PF Pattonville | 2025 State MO .
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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 Jayda Porter Jayda Porter 6'4" | C Rock Bridge | 2026 State MO . Also returning are 5’11 2025 wing Mari Miller Mari Miller 5'10" | SG Rock Bridge | 2025 State MO and 5’6 2025 point guard Tylor McCallister. A big addition will be 5’8 2025 guard Ellie Porter, who comes over from Kirksville.
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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 Zoe Stewart Zoe Stewart 5'7" | CG St. Joseph's Academy | 2024 State MO , 2025 guard Maddie Hannis Maddie Hannis 5'9" | SG St. Joseph's | 2025 State MO and 2026s Kylee Reiter Kylee Reiter 5'10" | SF St Joseph's Academy | 2026 State MO and Piper Mooney Piper Mooney 5'6" | SG St. Joseph's Academy | 2026 State MO .
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Staley: The Falcons have plenty of exciting young talent on hand for the season. They have two very strong 2026s in 5’9 guard Londyn Parker Londyn Parker 5'9" | PG Staley | 2026 State MO and 6’0 guard Ava Miles Ava Miles 6'0" | SG Staley | 2026 State MO , a transfer from Park Hill South. A pair of talented 2027s in the fold are 6’1 forward Destiny Manyawu Destiny Manyawu 6'1" | PF Staley | 2027 State MO and 5’8 Brielle Mays Brielle Mays 5'8" | PG Staley | 2027 State MO .