Week 4 Review: Standout 2026 and 2027 Guards Up Close

I had the opportunity to see some talented Freshmen and Sophomores during week four and these young players were impressive. In this article, we hilight some of the performances these young players   [player_tooltip player_id='248551' first='Alanna' last='Tatum'] and her young siblings gave Ridgeview all they could handle in week four. Tatum is one of the top players in the 2026 and she didn't disappoint. Tatum scored nearly 20 points and scored in every way imaginable. She was a beast in the transition game, scored on the perimeter, and in the paint. She attacked the rim with purpose and showcased a lot of elite athleticism against some of the top athletes on the First Coast.   [player_tooltip player_id='221598' first='Trinity' last='Berry'] made a huge impression last week and this young player has eliteness writtten all over her. She has the size, the speed, and a good feel for the game at such an early age. It was impressive seeing how she fit in to the offense and even more impressive to see her execute on the floor. Berry had some nice three point shots and drives to the rim. Berry also played good on-ball defense and her size and quickness allowed her to defend multiple positions on defense. She was rather imposiong when defending guards. She played well and is going to be a special player.   [player_tooltip player_id='527277' first='Cami' last='Waters'] was very good against Providence and really showed just how versatile she is on the floor. Waters attacked the goal with her patented runner in the paint. She showed some versatility, connecting on a deep corner three-pointer. Waters is also a special defende. She challenged and blocked a few shots in the paint, rebounded well, moved the ball, and really competed on the floor.   [player_tooltip player_id='823456' first='Trinity' last='Hodge'] was impressive in week four against Mandarin. The word that describes Hodge is "smooth". Another word is "unflappable". Hodge has great length and had a few nice moves to get in the paint and shoot over smaller guards. Hodge runs the floor well and can score on the break as well. Hodge played a few quarters on the varsity and a few quarters in the JV game. She was equally impressive in the varsity game and showed she can play against older prospects. The future is bright for this smooth and unflappable freshman.   [player_tooltip player_id='221599' first='Caelyn' last='Carter'] had some nice plays against Mandarin and scored 7, including a three pointer. Her offensive game was impressive, but the most impressive part of her performance was her teammates' trust in her. Older players were penetrating the zone and looking to dish to the Freshman for scoring opportunities. Carter is smooth on the floor and glides on gthe floor. She doesn't force plays and she looks comfortable on the floor. Carter is going to be a special player.   [player_tooltip player_id='722918' first='Kasey' last='Davey'] was really impressive against Creekside. The young player contributes in multiple areas of the game. Offensively, Davey had a few nice plays and scored in the paint. She is a skillful offensive player who can maneuver her way into the paint and score. She crashed the board and gave her team multiple second chance shots. Davey also showed some nice passing skills, especially getting the ball inside to her "big." Defense is where Davey really shines. She has great timing and blocks shots against guards and post players. Davey also plays great on-ball and helpside defense. Against Creekside, she created multiple turnovers with her energy and activity on the floor.   [player_tooltip player_id='514608' first='Evelyn' last='Freeman'] stood out in week four and she just continues to get better and better. She has the ability to get to the basket going left or right and can really score the ball. Freeman can also shoot the short mid-range shot. In week four, Freeman was impressiove with her playmaking abilities. Her ability to score puts pressure on the defense and she makes a defense pick tgeir poison. If you cut off Freeman, she will dish to one of her shooters on the perimeter. Defensively, Freeman is active and uses her quickness to get steals and deflections.   [player_tooltip player_id='823458' first='Ellie' last='Vogelsang'] was impressive against Creekside and really played well. Vogelsang played solid defense and made great contributions on the offensive end. The young guard connected on two threes against Creekside and had no fear on the court. Vogelsang doesn't play like a Freshman and what is impressive is the trust her teammates and coaches have in her abilities on the floor.   [player_tooltip player_id='515066' first='Presley' last='Norman'] /2027 / continues to play well and had a nice shooting performance against Orange Park. Norman connected on several threes and just took what the defensive gave her. She scored with ease in the paint and also made plays for teammates with unselfish ball movement.   [player_tooltip player_id='514544' first='Narissa' last='Blocton'] has elevated her game and is one of the top Sophomores on the First Coast. Blocton is lengthy and fast and creates a lot of havoc on the basketball court. She is a standout in the transition game, has a nice midrange game, and plays lock down defense on the basketball court. Blocton does a good job of attacking the basket and is also a playmaking guard who can dish the rock. She was a standout against Mandarin in week number 4 with 11 points.

I had the opportunity to see some talented Freshmen and Sophomores during week four and these young players were impressive. In this article, we hilight some of the performances these young players