Under the Radar Forwards in 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings. Here is a look at some of the Under the Radar forwards in the new rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='982952' first='Gentry' last='Devault'] (Norwood): A 6'1 forward who helped Norwood to a third place finish in the Class 2 state tournament last season. She can score inside and she's a solid defender. She averaged nine points a game as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='853125' first='Marlie' last='Cook'] (Sikeston): A 6'0 forward who has good athleticism and impressive length, which enables her to block shots. She is also a good rebounder who runs the court well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='983013' first='Leah' last='White'] (Buffalo): A 6'1 forward who good athleticism and the ability to impact games both ends of the court. As a sophomore, she averaged 11 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks a game to earn All-District honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='857354' first='Marian' last='Dabney'] (Milan, Pictured): A versatile 6'1 forward who is very skilled on the perimeter. As a sophomore, she averaged 15 points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks a game. She also has deep shooting range, having made 67 triples as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='982938' first='Carlie' last='Martin'] (McDonald County): A 5'10 small forward who excels as an all-purpose player with her versatility. She can score, but she is a capable rebounder who defends well. She is also a good facilitator.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->