A Look at Class 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top players and teams in Class 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>THE STARTING FIVE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[554959],"_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-67455cbae70f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 6'0" 2026 forward who plays with a tremendous motor at both ends of the court. As a sophomore, she averaged 19 points and six rebounds a game in leading UA to a district championship and a berth in the state quarterfinals. She is getting plenty of recruiting interest from Division I programs.</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-67455cbae7162"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'10" 2026 guard who was the selected as the Class 3 Player of the Year by the MBCA. She is a multi-skilled guard who is an excellent scorer and playmaker. She has averaged close to 20 points a game while also leading the Indians in assists and steals throughout her varsity career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["302789"],"_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-67455cbae71ae"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'7" 2025 point guard who has been a big part of the Lady Rebels advancing to back-to-back Final Fours in the state tournament. As a junior, she averaged 13 points, five rebounds and five assists a game. She has signed with Culver-Stockton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["637978"],"_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-67455cbae71f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'7" guard who is one of the top guards in the SWMO area. As a junior, she averaged 21 points a game in leading Aurora to 25 wins and a berth in the state quarterfinals. She also averaging five rebounds and two steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["750683"],"_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-67455cbae723e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'1" 2028 guard enters high school as one of the top young prospects nationally in the freshman class. She was a standout player for the [program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 15U EYBL team that won a national championship during the summer. A multitalented player who can play several positions, she has already received numerous scholarship offers from Power 5 Conference collegiate programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10 MORE PLAYERS OF NOTE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='466067' first='Hailey' last='Buckman'] (Logan Rogersville): A 6'0" 2026 guard who is one of the top young prospects in the SWMO area. She is a Conference Player of the Year with Division I offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='303298' first='Ali' last='Daniels'] (Owensville): A 5'7" 2025 guard who helped lead the Dutchgirls to a third-place finish in the state tournament. She averaged 12 points, five rebounds and three assists a game as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='849017' first='Carsyn' last='Hagood'] (Doniphan): A 5'9" 2027 guard who is one of the top players in the SEMO area. She is a three-level scorer who can light it up from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='415885' first='Brooke' last='Blankenship'] (St. Pius X): A 6'1" 2026 forward who led St. Pius to a Final Four berth in the Class 3 state tournament. She averaged 14 points, nine rebounds and nearly three blocks a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='409898' first='Alex' last='Nicastro'] (St Charles West): A versatile 6'1" forward who averaged 16 points and seven rebounds a game while making 56 3-pointers. She already has a Division I offer from Western Illinois.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='335933' first='Abby' last='Wendte'] (Notre Dame de Sion): A 5'9" 2026 guard who returns after an All-State campaign last season. As a junior, she averaged 12 points, three rebounds and three steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='418783' first='Andrea' last='Simmons'] (Benton): A 5'11" 2025 forward who is a four-year standout for the Cardinals. She has already signed with xx.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='411084' first='Addie' last='Kane'] (Westminster): A 5'11" 2025 forward who averaged 18 points and six rebounds a game last season while making 37 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='303299' first='Lydia' last='Kemnitzer'] (St James): A 2025 guard who helped lead the Tigers to a berth in the state quarterfinals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='457728' first='Jael' last='Green'] (University City): A 5'4" 2026 point guard who led the Lions to a 22-7 record. She averaged 12 points, 2.5 assists and 3.6 steals a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A FEW TEAMS TO WATCH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ursuline Academy: The Chargers won 24 games and advanced to the state quarterfinals. They are led by All-State 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='1044973' first='Evelyn' last='Shane']. Also back are 6'2" 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='493354' first='Nancy' last='King'] and 2027 guards [player_tooltip player_id='719421' first='Ellie' last='Tiburzi'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1117244' first='Abby' last='Walsh'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strafford: The Indians are up in Class 4 this season after a strong run in Class 3. They return All-State guard [player_tooltip player_id='460862' first='Elsie' last='Larsen'] along with 2025 guards Zoe Allison and [player_tooltip player_id='874615' first='Brooklyn' last='Adney']. They also have some very talented underclassmen in the fold who should make an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owensville: The Dutchgirls advanced to the Final Four and finished third in the state tournament. They return a talented backcourt tandem in 2025s [player_tooltip player_id='303298' first='Ali' last='Daniels'] and [player_tooltip player_id='383244' first='Camryn' last='Caldwell'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Pius: The Lancers are up in Class 4 after making a run to the Class 3 Final Four last season. They return talented 6'1" 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='415885' first='Brooke' last='Blankenship'] along with 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='634011' first='PJ' last='Krodiger'] and 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1117289' first='Carlei' last='Clubb'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Logan-Rogersville: The Wildcats have a talented young nucleus returning, led by 6'0" 2026 wing player [player_tooltip player_id='466067' first='Hailey' last='Buckman']. Also back are 2026 sharpshooter [player_tooltip player_id='1235019' first='Eden' last='Kibby'], 6'1" 2026 forward [player_tooltip player_id='624612' first='Reagan' last='Rasmussen'] and 2027 guard Millie McPherson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Notre Dame de Sion: Several key players are back from last year's district championship team, led by 5'9" 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='335933' first='Abby' last='Wendte']. Also back are 2025 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='302389' first='Taelyn' last='Smith'] and 2025 point guard [player_tooltip player_id='498378' first='Terryn' last='Ford'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. James: The Tigers were able to win another district championship last season. They return their top player in 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='303299' first='Lydia' last='Kemnitzer']. Also in the mix are 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='851186' first='Payge' last='Kemnitzer'], along with Kenedee Smith and Avery Campbell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Doniphan: The Donettes enjoyed an undefeated regular season last year. They have some talented young prospects in 5'9" 2027 guard [player_tooltip player_id='849017' first='Carsyn' last='Hagood'] and [player_tooltip player_id='901029' first='Ellie' last='White']. Also back in the middle is 6'0" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='1151456' first='Sara' last='Owen'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Park Hills Central: The Lady Rebels have advanced to back-to-back Final Four appearances in the state tournament. They return a talented backcourt in sister act Allysa and Taylor O'Conner, who are both 5'7" 2025s who have signed at Culver-Stockton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>California: The Pintos should be ready to make some more noise in Mid-Missouri. They return some talented 2025s in guard [player_tooltip player_id='303291' first='Kierstyn' last='Lawson'] and forward [player_tooltip player_id='633959' first='Hailey' last='Rademan']. They also have some very talented 2028s entering the mix this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Benton: The Cardinals return two of the top players in the NWMO area in 5'11" 2025 [player_tooltip player_id='418783' first='Andrea' last='Simmons'] and 5'6" 2026 point guard Eliana Arumbula.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->