June Scholastic Previews: Lee’s Summit

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri will be doing team previews on some top in-state programs during the scholastic period. Due to recent NCAA calendar changes, June has become vital to recruiting and the high school game. There are two live periods so this is a great time to evaluate prospects and gain insight into teams for the upcoming season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lee's Summit is a strong team that won 17 games last season and returns a few key players. They have 2025s, 2026s, and 2027s who all contribute. There are 3-4 key players who stand out when evaluating the roster moving forward.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='296935' first='Avery' last='Rausch']</strong> is a 2025 prospect who returns and will be the undisputed leader heading into the new season. Her 13.7 PPG, 4.6 RPG, and over 3 APG last season were all team highs or close to being so. She's a strong slasher and playmaker. Rausch is a high-usage player who controls the ball and makes plenty of decisions. There's not much Rausch won't do. She's a top defender who will guard other teams' best perimeter players. She's set for a big senior season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='892865' first='Ryann' last='Arnold']</strong> is a rising sophomore who did well in her first varsity season. Arnold is a hard-nosed wing that competes at a high level and contributes as a scorer and rebounder. She makes plays with her energy and stays around the ball. Second-chance scoring and offensive rebounding are strengths. She's capable of defending bigger wings or forwards. Moving forward, her role will become more pronounced as she becomes a key player for Lee's Summit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='893422' first='Makayla' last='Hunter']</strong> is another 2025 prospect who played major minutes last season. She was a glue player who handled a bunch of guard duties. Her ability to advance the ball while getting paint touches helped the team. Hunter is a strong defender who creates on-ball steals at a high rate. She combines quick hands with an aggressive mindset to make plays and spark transitions. Hunter is a rising senior prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='905719' first='Keira' last='Rausch']</strong> is a 2026 prospect that should see a major increase in production. Her development as a player paired with the graduation of seniors should lead to added time on the court. She is another all-around wing that contributes in various ways. She played spot minutes as a sophomore and will be one to watch moving forward. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->