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Mid-season tournament time has been in full swing the past couple of weeks. Having seen a bunch of teams in that stretch now is a good time to shine some light on several standout sophomores. Kat Ball Kat Ball CG…
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Continue ReadingMid-season tournament time has been in full swing the past couple of weeks. Having seen a bunch of teams in that stretch now is a good time to shine some light on several standout sophomores.
Kat Ball Kat Ball CG Manhattan | 2026 State KS , 5’2″, PG, Manhattan – Ball is a quick, harassing ball handler who rebounds well. While she needs to improve her accuracy as a shooter she got to the line several times attacking the basket. Not only snagging 3 steals in a hard fought loss to Shawnee Mission East she also dished out 3 assists.
Justine Berlin Justine Berlin 5'11" | PF Clearwater | 2026 State KS , 6’1″, PF, Clearwater – In a rough game for the Indians Berlin showed how well her game is maturing. She showed good transition speed and hands as well activeness on defense. Going 3/4 from the three point line to finish with nine points showed how well her game has expanded in the perimeter shooting department.
Laila Johnson-Berndt Laila Johnson-Berndt 5'9" | SG Olathe North | 2026 State KS , 5’10”, CG, Shawnee Mission South – Johnson-Berndt was a big part of a wide margin Raider win. Tallying 13 points on 5/8 shooting she also grabbed 7 rebounds, collected 7 steals, and dished out 3 assists. Her athleticism was on display on a wrap-around layup a speedy transition finish.
Macy Price Macy Price 5'5" | CG Olathe South | 2026 State KS , 5’5″, G, Olathe South – In a hard fought battle with Andover Central Price led all players off the bench in minutes in a hard fought win over Andover Central. And while she played in control in transition, took quality shots, gathered 1 assist and only turned the ball over 1 time. She went o-fer from the perimeter though and has work to do with her release and accuracy.
Paige Stanfield, 5’10”, PF, Shawnee Mission East – Athleticism around the hoop. 15 rebounds including 7 offensive, and scoring 7 points. 5 turnovers, 3 steals, 1 assist, 5 turnovers. Quick, athletic, good hops. Turnover machine in a variety of situations. Jumps to rebounds well. Good shot blocker including on the perimeter.