Rankings Update: Class of 2025 Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2025 -- now in their senior year -- is comprised of hardworking and skilled players. From quick guards to bruising forwards. With the latest rankings update, here are some notable 'newcomers' that you need to know about!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Players</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>School</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Rank</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1054256' first='Abbey' last='Dugan']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Carlsbad </td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">49</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1054260' first='Annica' last='Montoya']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Capital</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">53</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1054264' first='Myleigh' last='Banda']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Portales</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">61</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1054266' first='Bella' last='Candelaria']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">SPX</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">62</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1054276' first='Alyssa' last='Atencio']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Penasco</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">89</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054256"],"_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-672aaf8001366"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dugan is a play-maker for Carlsbad that is comfortable playing both off-ball and on-ball. The 5'9" shooting-guard is a capable scorer off the bounce who can get to the charity stripe often.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, Dugan can guard multiple positions. The senior anticipates well, especially the skip-pass and has active hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dugan should resume her role as the Carlsbad's no. 1 option in the half-court in 2024-25. The question is, can Dugan lead the Cavegirls past the Round of 16? Stay tuned.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054260"],"_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-672aaf80013bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This past season, Montoya appeared in 27 games for Capital and was the Jaguars leading scorer with 9.8 points per game. Furthermore, the 5'6" combo-guard was Capital's best three-point shooter and arguably best player all-around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Montoya connected on 47 three-pointers -- the ninth most amongst the 2025 class -- while averaging 4.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.8 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054264"],"_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-672aaf80013f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Banda is a '3&amp;D' type player for the Rams whose energy is cantagious. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 5'8" lefty shooting-guard is a solid on-ball defender but is also an underrated shot-blocker. Banda has good timing and uses her length to disrupt opposing players rhythm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On the flip side, a majority of Banda's 3PA come via catch and shoot, rather than off the bounce. With that said, Banda is willing to put the ball on the floor and create. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054266"],"_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-672aaf8001434"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past season, Candelaria was an important piece on a Sartan team that reached the 4A Championship game as the no. 2 seed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Because of Candelaria's ability to space the floor and DEEP range, the shooting-guard could be considered a '3PT specialist'.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>And that would be perfectly reasonable. Candelaria has a quick release and tremendous confidence. Candelaria is more than capable of knocking down multiple treys a game, especially in catch and shoot situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1054276"],"_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-672aaf800146f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past season (2023-24) Atencio helped the no. 6 Panthers (21-11, 8-2) win the 2A State Championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Atencio can provide relief points around the basket but also has the ability to score off the dribble. Atencio likes to utilize a 'runner' or 'floater' in the lane. If Atencio can give Coach Montoya steady play, that bodes well for the Panthers and their hope of going back-to-back!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/how-we-rank/">Rankings</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Coupon Code</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Enter code at checkout and receive $10 off your registration!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Code:&nbsp;<strong><em>MartinezPGH2024</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->