A Look at Class 3

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top players and teams in Class 3. There is a chance that some schools may be moved into a different classification when the season begins. Since that information has not been released yet, we are listed the players and schools in the class that they competed in during the 2023-24 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["627259"],"_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-672ce7243cafc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'9" 2025 guard who returns as the leading scorer of Fair Grove's state championship team. She is a versatile offensive threat who can score inside and drive it from the perimeter. As a junior, she averaged 15.3 points and 4.7 rebounds a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["460862"],"_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-672ce76662a45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'10" 2025 guard who returns after earning All-State and MBCA Player of the Year honors. She is a stellar playmaker as well as her team's prime offensive threat as a three-level scorer. As a sophomore, she averaged nearly 20 points a game. She has been an All-State selection in both of her first two seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["634027"],"_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-672ce7c22dfad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'9" 2025 guard who led the Bulldogs to another Final Four berth and a runner-up finish in the state tournament. She is an energetic player who excels at both ends of the court. As a junior, she averaged 13.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 steals a game in leading ELDO to a 28-4 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415885"],"_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-672ce7c22e001"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'1" 2026 forward who led St. Pius to their first ever Final Four appearance in the state tournament last year. She can control the action inside with her scoring, rebounding and shot blocking. As a sophomore, she averaged 14 points and 9.1 rebounds while blocking a team-high 70 shots. She also shot 55 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["460885"],"_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-672ce7fb754e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'11" 2026 forward who returns after being the leading scorer and rebounder for Centralia's third-place team in the state tournament. As a sophomore, she averaged 14 points and five rebounds a game in helping lead the Panthers to a 27-5 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10 MORE PLAYERS TO WATCH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='803053' first='Ryenn' last='Gordon'] (Centralia): A very talented 5'7" 2027 point guard who had a big freshman season for the Panthers' Final Four team. The Division I prospect averaged nine points, three rebounds and four assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='982957' first='McKinli' last='Mays'] (El Dorado Sprigs): A 5'6" 2026 guard who helped the Bulldogs to a second-place finish in the state tournament. She averaged nearly 14 points and four rebounds a game last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='865973' first='Callie' last='McWilliams'] (South Shelby): A 5'7" 2025 point guard who returns after earning All-State honors as a junior. She has excellent speed in the open court along with 3-point shooting range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='303291' first='Kierstyn' last='Lawson'] (California): An excellent 5'5" 2025 point guard who has been running the show for the Pintos for the past three years. She has already given a commitment to Stephens College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacie Kassanavoid (Lathrop): A 5'9" 2027 forward who was an impact player as a freshman on a Mules team that won a school record 27 games and advanced to the state quarterfinals. As a freshman, she averaged nearly 15 points a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='634037' first='Vivian' last='Bax'] (Fatima): A 5'8" 2025 point guard who is one of the top floor leaders in the Mid-Missouri area. She is an excellent playmaker who can also score from all three levels. She has committed to Columbia College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='460893' first='Chloe' last='Jones'] (Willow Springs): A 5'6" 2026 guard who can fill it up from anywhere on the court. She has shooting range that extends well beyond the 3-point line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='302787' first='Sydney' last='Compton'] (Palmyra): A 5'11" 2025 forward who returns after earning All-State honors as a junior. She is a versatile player who really excels in the high post area. She has committed to Quincy University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='848991' first='Braelyn' last='Turnbough'] (Arcadia Valley): A 5'7" 2027 guard who had a tremendous freshman season as she averaged 23 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals while making 64 3-pointers. She can get a bucket from all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A FEW TEAMS TO WATCH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fair Grove: The Eagles a seeking a three-peat after winning back to back state championships. They return a strong senior class, led by 5'9" guard [player_tooltip player_id='627259' first='Ashton' last='Bell'], 5'5" point guard [player_tooltip player_id='634025' first='Brooke' last='Daniels'], 5'11" forward [player_tooltip player_id='865999' first='Abbey' last='Green'] and 5'9" senior forward Cam Hart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>El Dorado Springs: The Bulldogs have ended the past three seasons in the Final Four of the state tournament and they return the talent to make another run. They have an excellent trio of guards in 5'6" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='634027' first='Neely' last='Schaaf'], 5'6" 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='982957' first='McKinli' last='Mays'] and 5'6" 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='1020493' first='Alexis' last='Collins'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strafford: The Indians have a chance to be a state contender after winning 17 games a year ago. They return their top player in 5'9" 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='460862' first='Elsie' last='Larsen'], who is one of the top players in the SWMO area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Centralia; The Panthers won 26 games and made a strong run to the Final Four and a third-place finish in the state tournament. They return a pair of All-State players in 5'11" 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='460885' first='Braylin' last='Brunkhorst'] and 5'7" 2027 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='803053' first='Ryenn' last='Gordon'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St Pius X: The Lancers won 24 games and advanced to the Final Four of the state tournament for the first time. They are led by 6'1" 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='415885' first='Brooke' last='Blankenship'] along with 5'4" 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='634011' first='PJ' last='Krodiger'] and 5'6" 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1117289' first='Carlei' last='Clubb'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Shelby: The Lady Cardinals are looking to have another big season after winning a district championship last year. They return an All-State point guard in 2025 Callie McWillams along with 5'9" 2025 forward [player_tooltip player_id='424746' first='Belle' last='Roush'], who is a four-year starter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palmyra: The Panthers compiled a 19-7 record last season and return a dynamic duo in 5'11" forward [player_tooltip player_id='302787' first='Sydney' last='Compton'] and 5'8" 2025 point guard Claire Williams. Both are four-year varsity players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->