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VA Impact has some great small-town players to watch. Here is their roster and a breakdown of what to expect from them. Natalee Bowling HEIGHT 6'1" POS PF CLASS 2028 Natalee Bowling Club: VA Impact Natalee Bowling is a real…
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Continue ReadingVA Impact has some great small-town players to watch. Here is their roster and a breakdown of what to expect from them.
Natalee Bowling
Natalee Bowling
Natalee Bowling is a real player to watch going forward. This Impact team is filled with really talented 2025s and 2026s. Natalee is a 2028, and she is super talented. She is 6’1″ and uses her length effectively on defense and on the glass. She is a shot-blocking machine and a good finisher in the paint. She will also get taller, and she’s one of this team’s best players before entering high school.
Aden Clark Aden Clark 5’7″ | PG State Line Rush | 2025 State VA has been one of the top scorers in the state for a few years now. She can play either guard position at a high level. She creates her shot and is a tough player to stop getting and finishing around the rim. Aden can shoot the ball well and is a tremendous rebounder for her size. Aden would be a more prominent name if she were from a bigger area, and she is a player to watch for this impact squad.
Hannah Coffman Hannah Coffman 5’7″ | CG Buffalo Gap | 2025 State VA is a talented offensive player. She is a complete scorer and had a great year for Buffalo Gap. She is good at getting to the basket and hard to stay in front of. She has a good mid-range and a nice three. Hannah is great as a scorer on all three levels and another player who had an outstanding season at a small school.
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Emily Evans Emily Evans 5’10” | PF Westover Christian Academy | 2025 State VA is a versatile and talented player who had a fantastic Junior year. She has guard skills at 5’10” and is a high-level shooter. Emily has excellent range on her shot and uses her size well over the guards she goes against. She is an active defender as well.
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Alahna Preston Alahna Preston 5’10” | SG Franklin County | 2026 State VA is another guard on this Impact squad who has excellent size. She is a complete offensive player, a good passer, and can score the ball at all three levels. She is a terrific finisher around the rim and is a versatile player. Alahna can play multiple positions and will get more recognition this AAU season.
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Kaniah Copeland
Kaniah Copeland
Another fantastic player for Franklin County on this Impact team is Kaniah Copeland. Kaniah is a terrific shooter. She knocks down catch-and-shoot opportunities and can even make shots dribbling into them. She is a pretty good athlete and a plus defender.
Ellie Gillespie
Ellie Gillespie
Ellie Gillespie is a solid player who always gives energy. She is a good offensive rebounder and plays her role well. She’s another state line rush player on this team and plays well off the talent around her.
Anna Smith Anna Smith 5’10” | PF Miller School | 2025 VA is a high-level athlete, which is the first thing that stands out when you watch her. She has a great mid-range game and is great in the post. She is fantastic on defense with her versatility and true ability to guard 1-5. She can rack up double-doubles-and this AAU season will allow more people to see her capabilities.
Samantha Swift
Samantha Swift
Samantha Swift has excellent size and skill and was outstanding for Staunton this year. She is an all-around great player, and at 5’11, she is hard to guard. She has a nice handle and is a crafty finisher. Samantha is a three-level scorer and is always in control. On defense, she is active and uses her length well.