Class of 2027 Rankings Top Forwards

Earl Austin February 17, 2024 @ 02:34 PM

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its new Class of 2027 rankings. We conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the top forwards/posts in the class.   [player_tooltip player_id='791650' first='Dasia' last='Scott'] (Principia): A 6'2" forward who has been a dominant force at both ends of the court in leading the Panthers to a 17-7 record and a No. 1 seed in their up coming district tournament. She is currently averaging 25 points and 13.6 rebounds a game which is first in the St. Louis area. She also leads three assists, three steals and two blocks a game.   [player_tooltip player_id='803056' first='Simone' last='Walker'] (Father Tolton): A 6'2" forward who is one of the top young players in the Mid Mo area. She has a versatile skill set to go along with her height and athleticism. She is strong offensive player in the low post and she can also handle the ball and create on the perimeter. She is also a factor on the the defensive end as a shot blocker and rebounder.   [player_tooltip player_id='803061' first='Destiny' last='Manyawu'] (Staley): A 6'1 forward who is one of the top young players in the Kansas City area. She has been a force in the paint for the Falcons, who are currently 23-1 and conference champions. She has good length and athleticism to go along with her height and she also runs the court very well. She is currently averaging 10.7 points and 10 rebounds a game.   [player_tooltip player_id='803072' first='Peyton' last='Ward'] (Marshfield): A 6'2" forward with a versatile skill set. She is a factor on the defensive end with her length inside. She is very skilled on the perimeter with her ability to handle the ball and make 3-pointers. She has been a key player for the Bluejays, who are currently 20-4 this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='777617' first='Hadley' last='Gravatt'] (Liberty): A 6'0" forward who has the ability to excel at any spot on the floor with her height and versatility. She can score inside and handle the ball on the perimeter. she is currently averaging seven points and five rebounds a game. In her last game, she had 20 points and seven rebounds against Lee's Summit North.   [player_tooltip player_id='849005' first='Laniya' last='Carrigan'] (St Joe Lafayette): A 6'3" forward who has already established herself as one of the top shot blockers in the state. Not only does she has good height and length, but she has excellent timing which enables her to block shots without fouling. She's athletic and she runs the court well. She also does a good job on the offensive boards.   [player_tooltip player_id='777610' first='Ellie' last='Moore'] (Troy): A 6'0" forward who has stepped into a starting role for an excellent young Trojans team that currently has a 21-3 record. She does a good job of finishing inside, but she is also a capable ball handler. She is currently averaging eight points and five rebounds a game.   Abygail Amberger (Perryville): A 5'11" forward who plays a versatile game. She is an ideal Stretch 4 can step out and knock down 3-pointers off the catch. The young lefty can also put the ball on the floor with a good shot fake and score on the drive. She is also a capable ball handler who can grab the rebound and take it coast to coast to score off the dribble.   [player_tooltip player_id='848996' first='Tamera' last='Currie'] (Ladue): A 5'11" forward who has been a consistent performer as a scorer and rebounder for the Rams this season. She is one of the top rebounders in the St. Louis area with nearly 12 a game. She also averages 10 points a game as she can score around the basket with either hand.

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its new Class of 2027 rankings. We conclude our positional breakdowns with a look at the top forwards/posts in the class.