Mission League Edition: Players to Watch

The Mission League is packed with talent from top to bottom, making it one of the strongest leagues in California. This list spotlights some of the league's brightest stars who continue to catch the eye of college scouts.    Thompson filled the boxscore during her junior season, averaging 16.7 points, 1.6 assists, 6.8 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game. The three-year varsity player has been able to increase her scoring production every season so far so we can expect her to average north of 20.0 points per game this season. The Wolverines are a press-heavy team which allows Thompson to use her quick hands and good defensive instincts to create chaos and generate easy fast break buckets. At 5'8 with good size, Thompson did a great job of grabbing defensive rebounds and quickly looking up the court to players or starting the break herself.     During the offseason, Montgomery decided to transfer from Chaminade to the powerhouse that is Sierra Caynon. During her lone varsity season for the Chaminade Eagles, Montgomery averaged 16.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. The 6'0 power forward finished the season with six double-doubles and led the Eagles to a 16-11 record. Montgomery was an efficient scorer in her sophomore season, shooting 52% from the field and 69% from the free throw line. Although Montgomery will be sharing the ball more on a stacked Sierra Caynon roster, she's going to capitalize on the spacing that will result from the many different threats the Trailblazers have.     Guerrero has been very solid so far through her first two seasons for the Wolverines. The Power Forward averaged 11.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. While Guerrero got off to a slow start to her sophomore season, she was excellent in the second half of the season — reaching double figures in 11 of the final 12 games, including a 22 point performance in a win against Bishop Alemany. Guerrero scored primarily around the rim, shooting an impressive 56% on 2-point field goals while only shooting 29% from deep on 17 attempts.     The 5'9 Princeton commit put together a stellar freshman campaign, averaging 10.8 points, 2.5 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game. At 5'9 with great hands and defensive awareness, Habis thrived in the press-heavy system, consistently generating turnovers and disrupting opposing offenses. Habis was a reliable threat from beyond the arc last season, knocking down 49 three-pointers while shooting 32% from deep. Most of Habis' threes were spot-up shots on the wings and corners when she was relatively open and had enough time to get set. Expect Habis to diversify her shot selection as she enters her second season and begins to play a bigger role in the offense.     Clements was the defensive anchor for the Eagles last season, averaging 7.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. Clements's presence on the defensive end played a large role in the Eagles going 16-11 and finishing second in league play. Clements was very impressive from deep for a center, knocking down 23 three-pointers last season while shooting an efficient 38% from beyond the arc. Clements moves well without the ball, knowing when to spot up after setting a screen for an open top of the key three or when to relocate to the corner after flashing from the high post.     It should be no surprise to see Robinson on this list as the 6'0 combo guard enters this season as the #1 ranked California player in the class of 2026 and one of the best players in the nation. Robinson has a very unique skillset — at 6'0 with great size, she is able to punish her opponents in the paint both offensively and defensively. Robinson is a versatile scoring threat from the perimeter, with a nearly flawless jumper and an arsenal of offensive moves. Standing at 6'0, she effortlessly shoots over smaller defenders and showcases a dynamic skill set, whether it's off the dribble, catch-and-shoot, step-backs- you name it.     Krstevski is another Trailblazer to make this list and it should be expected as she played such a vital role in anchoring down one of the best defenses in the country. The 6'5 center has showcased great touch and footwork for someone her size. Krstevski constantly hunts the offensive glass and does a great job of keeping the ball high and scoring off these second-chance opportunities. She has a smooth touch around the rim and does a good job of fronting her defender and positioning herself well to get entry passes from her teammates. On the defensive end, Krstevski knows how to use her size to disrupt shots while staying verticle and on the ground to avoid picking up excessive fouls. While her shot-blocking numbers stand out in the box score, it is her presence in the paint and the disruption she causes that don't show up on the stat sheet that highlights her impact on the game.

The Mission League is packed with talent from top to bottom, making it one of the strongest leagues in California. This list spotlights some of the league's brightest stars who continue to catch the eye of college scouts.