Clarence Cannon Conference Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the top players and teams in the Clarence Cannon Conference. The CCC constantly produces excellent talent and team success on a yearly basis. Centralia made a big run to the Final Four of the Class 3 state tournament last season. South Shelby continued its strong tradition by winning another district championship. Highland won 21 games last season with a young team while Palmyra returns a talented dynamic duo.</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":["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-67336e0ede15b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The versatile 5'11" 2026 forward was the CCC Player of the Year last season. As a sophomore, she averaged 15 points, five rebounds and two assists a game in helping lead the Panthers to a third-place finish in the Class 3 state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["865973"],"_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-67336e0ede1ba"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'7" 2025 point guard who returns after earning All-State honors last season. She is excellent speed and quickness in the open court. As a junior, she averaged 15 points, six rebounds, four assists and five steals a game in leading the Cardinals to a district championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["803053"],"_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-67336e0ede1fc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'8" 2027 point guard who is one of the top young prospects in the state. She is an excellent scorer and playmaker who makes everyone better. She averaged nine points and four assists as a freshman in helping the Panthers to a Final Four berth in the Class 3 state tournament.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["424746"],"_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-67336e0ede239"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'9" 2025 forward who has been a starter and standout player since her freshman season. She plays with a strong motor at both ends of the court. She averaged 13.9 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.3 steals in helping lead the Cardinals to a district championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["302787"],"_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-67336e0ede274"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A 5'10" 2025 forward who has been a standout performer since her freshman season. She has a versatile skill set which enables her to excel in the low post and the perimeter. She earned All-State honors last season. She has given a commitment to nearby Quincy University</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MORE PLAYERS OF NOTE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='303289' first='Clare' last='Williams'] 5'8" Palmyra</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mya Schleicher, Macon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Audri Youngblood, Monroe City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meghan Hays, Monroe City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellie Goehl, Highland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='410140' first='Naaron' last='Hays'] 5'7" Monroe City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='460895' first='Addy' last='Abell'] 5'7" Highland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charley Roush 5'10" South Shelby</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='982978' first='Reece' last='Barnett'] 5'10" Macon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKenzie Hessell 5'11 Macon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abby Lay, Highland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='624823' first='Payton' last='Weimer'] 5'6" Macon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Charleigh Douglass, Macon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1117261' first='Keera' last='Rothweiler'], Highland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1117263' first='Josie' last='Murphy'], Highland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sydney Binsbacher 6'0" South Shelby</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ansley Truitt, South Shelby</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='897507' first='Brooklyn' last='Hardin'] 5'9" Centralia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1057411' first='Makenzie' last='Wilt'], South Shelby</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->