Top 25 Fall Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's almost time to see more teams in action and here is a Top 25 to with teams across the state and different classifications as small school have some tough girl hoopers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#1 Copper Hills</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CHHS added a solid new player this year that moved in from Coronado High School, NV that gives them more depth. [player_tooltip player_id='789127' first='Ayla' last='Marston'] and [player_tooltip player_id='788192' first='Skylie' last='Barker'] are a tough duo and then you add length with [player_tooltip player_id='788318' first='Aspen' last='Fraser'] and [player_tooltip player_id='848843' first='Taylor' last='Johnson'] this is a team that will be a favorite to win it all. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#2 Skyridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skyridge is no slouch as they are a team that is looking to make a move with Merceius Milli and [player_tooltip player_id='789079' first='Ella' last='Oeser'] both coming back healthy this season. Then you have some role players that can score like [player_tooltip player_id='788316' first='Bella' last='Sika'], Lily Meyer and they also have a new move in from New Zealand as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#3 Bountiful</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bountiful returns two players that both will be D1 athletes in [player_tooltip player_id='796795' first='Milika' last='Satuala'] and [player_tooltip player_id='788162' first='Taylor' last='Harvey']. They have role players that can score and are ready for a bigger role like [player_tooltip player_id='827404' first='Maleah' last='Nelson'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#4 Lone Peak</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lone Peak will be lead by [player_tooltip player_id='796745' first='Kennedy' last='Woolston'] one of the best SG's out West in the Class of 2026. [player_tooltip player_id='819666' first='Katy' last='Lawrence'] will need to step up and the Knights should get a lot out of [player_tooltip player_id='796473' first='Zuri' last='Nordstrom'] and [player_tooltip player_id='849040' first='Lave' last='Holdcraft']. New comers Maddie Pope and Charlie Warner will play a lot!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#5 Ridgeline</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A lot of pieces are gone but they will have the #1 player in the state on their side. Can [player_tooltip player_id='772236' first='Emilee' last='Skinner'] carry this team is going to be the question. [player_tooltip player_id='789118' first='Makaydi' last='Jenks'] and [player_tooltip player_id='796477' first='Abby' last='Munford'] will need to really rise to help this team make a deep run again for a title defense in 4A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#6 Snow Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='788224' first='Kelly' last='Howard'] and [player_tooltip player_id='788151' first='Olivia' last='Hamlin'] are two of the bets in the backcourt regardless of classification and they will be ready to run and gun once again. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#7 Brighton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brighton has a roster that can win right now. [player_tooltip player_id='789082' first='Olivia' last='Stephens'] is as fast and shifty as they come. [player_tooltip player_id='788335' first='Lucy' last='Chin'] is a good shooter out beyond the arc. Sophie Nelson is a do it all big guard and the list goes on. They have size and shot making ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#8 Mountain Ridge</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young guns out at MRHS are looking to take the next step. [player_tooltip player_id='790536' first='Kya' last='Newton'] is good and they have [player_tooltip player_id='796847' first='Jessica' last='Maynard'] a very underrated player that is a SF. Looking forward to seeing more production from [player_tooltip player_id='866703' first='Jada' last='Jangard'] and [player_tooltip player_id='805788' first='Kaylee' last='Montgomery'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#9 Wasatch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wasatch has some p layers coming back that will be huge for them like [player_tooltip player_id='613008' first='Peyton' last='Behnke'] and [player_tooltip player_id='796470' first='Mahala' last='Speardon']. This is a tough duo inside and out. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#10 Syracuse</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This team has size and they could out rebound most teams with their length. [player_tooltip player_id='796823' first='Maylee' last='Anderson'] can shoot and the size like we mentioned on the team will hurt most teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#11 West</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaylee Falatea just received an offer from Oregon and this West team is among the best on paper. If they can put it together they have the personnel to beat anyone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#12 Grantsville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Would love to see this team play a ton of 5A and 6A teams as they have two players that can hang with anyone. [player_tooltip player_id='788225' first='Baylee' last='Lowder'] and [player_tooltip player_id='788281' first='Avery' last='Allred']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#13 Davis</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tamea Eteauati is as good as advertised and she will have a lot more freedom to work and she is a solid player in the open floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#14 Corner Canyon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Corner Canyon might have a few new players on the team that could turn the tables in region p lay as they have added some size and shooting. Stay tuned!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#15 Pleasant Grove</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PG will need to get a lot from Tabi Clark but if this girl gets going she is a player that can absolutely change a game in a hurry. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#16 Westlake</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two young guards coming up that can put a lot of pressure on the defense in [player_tooltip player_id='796499' first='Janiece' last='Sikander'] and [player_tooltip player_id='796479' first='Avery' last='Thompson'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#17 Bingham</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bingham will be lead by one of the toughest guards in teh state in [player_tooltip player_id='788161' first='Addy' last='Horsley'] and will need a lot of production from p layers like [player_tooltip player_id='789112' first='Lena' last='Casperson'] and Reagan Littlewood. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#18 Kanab</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kanab had one of the best secrets in the state but she is a secret no more as Riley Little has committed to play at BYU after a very impressive spring and summer playing up at the 17U level on the Adidas Circuit. Not sure if too many teams in the state can stop her. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#19 Fremont</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='827419' first='Olivia' last='Surrage'] and [player_tooltip player_id='796472' first='Abigail' last='Christensen'] are two sophomores that can anchor this Fremont team but they have a lot of players they can turn to as they look to rebuild quickly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#20 Olympus</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='788190' first='Joss' last='Baker'] will be all over the floor p laying all positions and look for [player_tooltip player_id='789081' first='Tessa' last='Cromar'] to use some of that streaky shooting to get things going for them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#21 Alta </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='796802' first='Alia' last='Baldassano'] is as good a young guard as there is out there. She was solid in the summer using a strong handle and she paired that up with good shooting. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#22 Springville</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Springville had some much balance last season and we think they will be the same this coming year. [player_tooltip player_id='1164483' first='Natalie' last='Florence'] is a gem out there for the Red Devils. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#23 Timpview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timpview has young talent that should play right away. The Ballin Sisters can hoop!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#24 Maple Mountain</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='825009' first='Leah' last='Bailey'] and Company Might play some run and gun ball and Bailey is built for that. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#25 Cottonwood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cottonwood has a few strong guards and a solid PF in Ava Van der Beek and they have added [player_tooltip player_id='789134' first='Taylor' last='Workman'] as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->