SEMO Elite Camp Class of 2026 Standouts

Earl Austin September 5, 2024 @ 07:40 PM

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of Class of 2026 players who caught our eye at last weekend's SEMO Elite Camp in Cape Girardeau.   [player_tooltip player_id='620696' first='Parker' last='Ernst'] (Neelyville): A 6'1" forward who is a small school standout at nearby Neelyville in the bootheel. She used her length and timing very well to block a lot of shots during the camp. She scores around the basket well and she had good mobility. She is also a very good passer, whether it was from the high post or when she saw a double-team in the low post.     *******   [player_tooltip player_id='405120' first='Lexi' last='Ringgold'] (Kickapoo): A 6'0" forward from the SWMO area who was very effective when she was able to face the basket. She was catching the ball from the high post and was able to drive the ball well or hit the perimeter jumper if the defense backed off of her. She should be a nice addition to Kickapoo's front line on a team that played in the Class 6 state championship game last season.     *******   [player_tooltip player_id='317351' first='Brie' last='Rubel'] (St Vincent): A 5'8" point guard who is a solid ball handler who sees the court very well. She has sound fundamentals and she can shoot the ball from 3-point range. She can also maneuver herself into the lane to score with the short pull up jumper or the runner. With the transfer of Brie and twin sister Kate to St. Vincent, it makes the xx one of the top Class 2 teams in the state.     *******   [player_tooltip player_id='982963' first='Lily' last='Watkins'] (Jackson): A 5'6" point guard who was constantly flying around the court with her activity and motor. She was letting it fly from 3-point range with a nice quick release. When she wasn't hitting the triple, she used her quick first step to attack off the dribble. She keeps the ball moving well to keep the offense flowing.     ******   Olivia Smith (Tupelo, MS): A 5'8" guard from Mississippi who displayed some very quick hands on the defensive end along with good instincts. She is very skilled with an excellent burst to get to the basket and score with either hand. She was also very good in the transition game. She also rebounded the ball well from the guard position.     ******     Laila Willis (Bartlett, TN): A talented point guard with good quickness and an excellent feel for the game. She showed good leadership on the floor as she could play at a fast tempo or slow things down when things needed to calm down. She really sets the pace. She could break down defenders with a smooth crossover move that led to a mid-range jumper that found the bottom of the net.     *******     Amaya Porchia (Incarnate Word): A 5'4" guard from a national powerhouse IWA program who is an excellent shooter from 3-point range. She moves well off the ball to get open and she shoots it well off the catch. She has good quickness to penetrate and find open teammates with her passing skills. She is also a good on-ball defender who can hawk the ball with her quick hands.   ********   [player_tooltip player_id='905450' first='Tara' last='Davis'] (Doniphan): A 5'5" point guard who was lining it up from 3-point range and knock down shots throughout the camp. She also used her quickness to get good penetration in the lane. She was also setting up her teammates with her passing skills.

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of Class of 2026 players who caught our eye at last weekend's SEMO Elite Camp in Cape Girardeau.