A Look at Class 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top players and teams in Class 2. There is the possibility that schools may be in a different classification at the beginning of the year. Since that information is not known at this time, we are listing schools and players in the Class that they were in during the 2023-24 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["634024"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ae306d0cb1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'5" 2025 point guard returns after leading Skyline to the state championship. She has excellent quickness and she can also shoot the 3-pointer. She scored a game-high 33 points in the state championship game against Principia. As a junior, she averaged 18.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 4.8 steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["791650"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ae306d0d05"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'2" 2027 forward who is the No. 1 player in the state in the class. She returns after leading the Panthers to their first ever Final Four berth and a spot in the state championship game. As a freshman, she averaged 24 points and 12 rebounds a game to lead the St. Louis area in both categories. She has already received multiple scholarship offers from Power 5 conferences schools.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["317336"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ae306d0d45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'0" 2026 guard is one of the biggest impact transfers in the state with her move to St. Vincent from Cape Notre Dame. As a sophomore, she was a Class 4 All-State performer after leading Notre Dame to a district championship. Her height and versatility make her one of the toughest matchup problems for opposing defenses in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["722136"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ae306d0d81"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'10" 2027 forward who was one of the most improved players in the state last season. After seeing limited minutes as a freshman on the Cardinals' state championship team in 2023, she became a starter last season and averaged a team-high 19 points a game to help Tipton to a berth in the state championship game. She's a talented lefty who can really score around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["620693"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672ae3777d3ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'7" 2026 guard who transfers to Tipton after enjoying two All-State seasons at Class 1 power Meadville. She helped lead Meadville on a 59-game winning streak, which included a state championship in 2023. She was a real stat-sheet stuffer as a sophomore as she averaged 21.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 8.1 steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br>A FEW MORE PLAYERS TO WATCH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='302788' first='Oakleigh' last='Hill'] (Fayette): A 6'0" 2025 forward who returns after leading Fayette to a district championship last season. The Avila recruit has a versatile skill set to go along with her height.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='885181' first='Charleigh' last='Spoonster'] (Clopton): A 5'6" guard who can really run the show with her speed and great court vision. As a freshman, she averaged nine points and eight assists a game for the 22-7 Hawks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1005581' first='Autumn' last='Gunter'] (Norwood): A 5'9" 2025 forward who led the Pirates to a fourth-place finish in the state tournament. She averaged 12 points and seven rebounds as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='620696' first='Parker' last='Ernst'] (Neelyville): A 6'1" 2026 forward who is one of the top young post players in the SEMO area. She led Neelyville in scoring and rebounding as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='525601' first='Loghann' last='Leivan'] (Miller): A 5'9" 2026 guard returns after earning All-State honors as a sophomore. She averaged 16 points and 6.1 rebounds a game in leading the Cardinals to a 21-9 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='803082' first='Lexi' last='Ament'] (Crocker): A 5'7" 2027 guard who can fill it up from 3-point range. The young southpaw is an offensive threat from all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='335937' first='Anonda' last='Ford'] (University Academy): A 5'10" 2025 guard who will begin her fourth year as a varsity starter this season. She is an athletic player who excels at attacking the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='722141' first='Gabby' last='Meyer'] (NW Hughesville): A 5'10" 2026 guard who returns after leading the Mustangs to a 24-6 record and a district championship last season. She is a versatile player who excels at multiple positions on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lindsay Ramsay (North Platte): An All-State guard who led North Platte to a 24-6 record and a district championship last season. As a junior, she averaged 12 points, five rebounds and nearly three steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A FEW TEAMS TO WATCH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skyline: The Tigers return a strong nucleus from last season's state championship team. They are led by 2025 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='634024' first='Ashlen' last='Garrett'] and 5'9" 2025 wing [player_tooltip player_id='635329' first='Kenzie' last='Cheek']. Also back are 5'9" 2025 Sadie Redd and 6'0" 2025 forward Jaylin Barb. Also returning is 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1117235' first='Shelby' last='Redd'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tipton: The Cardinals followed up on their 2023 state championship with a runner-up finish last season. They have the talent on hand to make another run. They are led by 5'10" 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='722136' first='Ava' last='Schlotzhauer'] and 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='303290' first='Charlee' last='Bailey'], who were both All-State players. Also back is 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='303289' first='Clare' last='Williams']. A big addition to the program is 5'7' 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='620693' first='Madison' last='Carvajal'], who was a top player at Meadville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Principia: The Panthers made their first ever Final Four appearance last season as they finished as the state runner-up. Prin returns the top player in Class 2 in 6'2" 2027 forward [player_tooltip player_id='791650' first='Dasia' last='Scott']. The Panthers also return 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='740676' first='Jayla' last='Hawkins'] and they have a talented group of freshmen, led by point guard Loghanne Love.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Vincent: The Indians are in the mix in Class 2 with a very talented group. Their top returning player is 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='636253' first='Allie' last='Patrick'], who averaged 24 points a game. They also picked up a pair of prime transfers in 2026 twins Kate and [player_tooltip player_id='317351' first='Brie' last='Rubel'] from Cape Notre Dame. They led the Bulldogs to a district championship in Class 4 last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norwood: The Pirates made nice run to the Final Four last season and a fourth place finish in the state tournament. They return their top player in 5'8" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1005581' first='Autumn' last='Gunter'], who averaged 12 points and seven rebounds a game. Also returning is 6'0" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='982952' first='Gentry' last='Devault'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller: The Cardinals return a strong nucleus from a team that finished with a 21-9 record last season. They are led by the 5'9" 2026 trio of [player_tooltip player_id='525601' first='Loghann' last='Leivan'], [player_tooltip player_id='853131' first='Ashlynn' last='Helton'] and [player_tooltip player_id='853136' first='Rachel' last='Nunez']. They combined to averaged nearly 40 points and 15 rebounds a game last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clopton: The Hawks made a run to the Class 2 quarterfinals last season with a very young team. They return 5'6" 2027 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='885181' first='Charleigh' last='Spoonster'], who is one of the top young floor leaders in Class 2. Also back is 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1133681' first='Tinleigh' last='Spoonster'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fayette: The Falcons won a district championship last season and earned a berth in the state sectionals. They return their top player in 6'0" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='302788' first='Oakleigh' last='Hill'], who is a versatile talent. Also back is 5'8" 2025 forward Kabrea Fair, who plays much bigger than her actual height inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->