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Prep Girls Hoops Missouri continues its conference previews with a look at the Metro Women’s Athletic Association. Setting the pace once again will be Incarnate Word Academy, which enters the season on an 100-game winning streak. STARTING FIVE Nevaeh Caffey…
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Continue ReadingPrep Girls Hoops Missouri continues its conference previews with a look at the Metro Women’s Athletic Association. Setting the pace once again will be Incarnate Word Academy, which enters the season on an 100-game winning streak.
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Nevaeh Caffey Nevaeh Caffey 5'10" | PG Incarnate | 2025 State MO (Incarnate Word): The 5’10 2025 guard has continued to elevate her game in becoming one of the top prospects in the Midwest region. She averaged eight points, two steals and two assists in helping the Red Knights to another state championship. She has received several offers from multiple major Division l schools.
Kaylynn Janes Kaylynn Janes 6'0" | SF Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO (Incarnate Word): A 5’11 2024 forward who will step into a bigger leadership role this senior. The Northern Iowa commit had a big breakout game in the state championship game with 19 points and five 3-pointers against Rock Bridge. She averaged 8.5 points a game last season.
Zoe Best Zoe Best 5'10" | SF Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO (Incarnate Word): A 5’10 2024 forward who is primed for a breakout season after playing several quality minutes as a reserve last season. She has good quickness and athleticism and a motor that doesn’t stop at both ends.
Kayla Jensen Kayla Jensen 6'2" | PF St. Joseph's | 2024 State MO (St. Joseph’s): A 6’2 2024 forward who was one of the league’s most consistent inside players. As a junior, she averaged 13 points and 13 rebounds a game while shooting 52 percent from the field.
Lauren Ortwerth Lauren Ortwerth 5'11" | PF Cor Jesu | 2026 State MO (Cor Jesu): A 6’0 2026 forward who had a strong debut as a varsity player. As a freshman, she averaged 14 points and 10 rebounds in leading the Markers to a 20-9 record.
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2024
Abbie Sextro Abbie Sextro 6'0" | PF Incarnate Word Academy | 2024 State MO 6’0 Incarnate Word
Zoe Stewart Zoe Stewart 5'7" | CG St. Joseph's Academy | 2024 State MO 5’8″ St. Joseph’s
Abby Sievers Abby Sievers 5'11" | SG St. Josephs Academy | 2024 State MO 5’10” St. Joseph’s
Brooklyn Williams 5’4″ Ursuline Academy
Paige Dolrenry 5’9″ Cor Jesu
Sophia Bellistri 5’10” Cor Jesu
Haylee Braun, Nerinx Hall
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2025
Peyton Hill Peyton Hill 5'10" | SG Incarnate Word Academy | 2025 State MO 5’10” Incarnate Word
Maddie Hannis Maddie Hannis 5'9" | SG St. Joseph's | 2025 State MO 5’9″ St. Joseph’s
Amali McBride Amali McBride 5'4" | PG St. Joseph's | 2025 State MO 5’6″ St. Joseph’s
Grace Restovich 5’6″ Visitation
Sophia Otten Sophia Otten 6'2" | C Incarnate Word Academy | 2025 State MO 6’2″ Incarnate Word
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2026
Savannah Stricker Savannah Stricker 5'10" | SG Incarnate Word Academy | 2026 State MO 5’10” Incarnate Word
Peyton Olufson 5’8″ Incarnate Word
Addi Owen Addi Owen 5'4" | PG Incarnate Word Academy | 2026 State MO 5’4″ Incarnate Word
Evelyn Shane Evelyn Shane 6'0" | PF Ursuline Academy | 2026 State MO 6’0″ Ursuline
Kylee Reiter Kylee Reiter 5'10" | SF St Joseph's Academy | 2026 State MO 5’10” St. Joseph’s
Piper Mooney Piper Mooney 5'6" | SG St. Joseph's Academy | 2026 State MO 5’8″ St. Joseph’s
Nancy King Nancy King 6'2" | PF Ursuline Academy | 2026 State MO 6’1″ Ursuline
Anna Picarella Anna Picarella 5'5" | PG Nerinx Hall | 2026 State MO 5’6 Nerinx Hall