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2026 Rankings: Triangle Area Forwards To Know

2026 Rankings: Triangle Area Forwards To Know
Brandon Moore
Brandon Moore
February 6, 2024 @ 06:17 PM
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Kaylin Pernell
Kaylin Pernell 6'3" | PF | 2026
NC
Mattie Matonic
Mattie Matonic 5'10" | C | 2026
NC
Lauren Sizemore
Lauren Sizemore 6'1" | PF | 2026
NC
Lola Richardson
Lola Richardson 6'2" | SF | 2026
NC
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As the High School season comes to an end. Here are the names of some of the Triangle Area Wings and Forwards to Know.

Kaylin Pernell

Kaylin Pernell

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Kaylin
Pernell PF
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Oak City Prep
|
NC
2026 Rankings: Triangle Area Forwards To Know
Pernell is a 6’3″ force to be reckoned with. She has great hands and she has good touch...
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Kaylin Pernell

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State: North Carolina
School: Oak City Prep
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Randolph-Macon
Lola Richardson

Lola Richardson

NC
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Lola
Richardson SF
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
NC GBB
|
NC
2026 Rankings: Triangle Area Forwards To Know
Lola stands 6’2 and is a prospect whose best years of basketball are still in front of  her....
Written by Brandon Moore
Randolph-Macon
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Lola Richardson

State: North Carolina
School: NC GBB
Club: Carolina All-Stars
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Mattie Matonic

Mattie Matonic

NC
C
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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Mattie
Matonic C
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Leesville Road
|
NC
2026 Rankings: Triangle Area Forwards To Know
Another player that is teaming with potential. Mattie is a lefty player that uses her length well. Offensively,...
Written by Brandon Moore
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Mattie Matonic

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State: North Carolina
School: Leesville Road
Club: Carolina Waves East
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Washington and Lee
Lauren Sizemore

Lauren Sizemore

NC
PF
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Lauren
Sizemore PF
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
Corinth Holders
|
NC
2026 Rankings: Triangle Area Forwards To Know
Lauren is a two sport athlete with good height and athleticism.  She possesses the ability to shoot the...
Written by Brandon Moore
Washington and Lee
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Lauren Sizemore

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State: North Carolina
School: Corinth Holders
Club: DB Elite 17u
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