Rankings Update: Class of 2026 Newcomers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2026 -- now juniors -- has a tremendous amount of players who are hitting their stride. For some, it takes longer than expected. With more and more time on the court, players can develop a better feel for the game. They become more equipped with the nuances and in return help their respective teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we head into the 2024-25 season for girls' high school basketball, here are some new additions to get familiar with:</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='1056557' first='Maddy' last='Weisler']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Sandia Prep</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">37</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1056571' first='Natalie' last='Hardwick']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Goddard</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">69</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1056584' first='Lauren' last='Conway']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Robertson</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">70</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1056569' first='Selena' last='Castro']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Mayfield</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">81</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='889465' first='Addison' last='Wells']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Organ Mountain</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">96</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":["1056557"],"_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-6733cac9a2943"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Weisler gave the Sundevils steady play all-around this past season, averaging 6.8 points -- on 39 percent from the floor -- with 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the 2024-25 season, Weisler has an opportunity to solidify herself as a primary option. Rather than being a secondary option or recipient of a broken play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056571"],"_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-6734e30f0e045"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past season, Hardwick emerged as one of the top rebounders in the 2026 class. In 24 games played, Hardwick grabbed 199 total rebounds which averaged out to 8.3 per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'10" center logged one Double-Double as a sophomore, averaging 3.5 points while shooting 36 percent from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056584"],"_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-6734e30f0e0be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a sophomore, Conway posted career-highs in games played, points, and rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 24 games played, Conway averaged 3.5 points and 2.2 rebounds per game for the Cardinals in 2023-24. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For her career, Conway has appeared in 40 games for Robertson, averaging 2.9 points -- on 43 percent shooting -- and 2.0 rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056569"],"_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-6733cac9a29aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Castro is an intriguing front-court player that can provide relief points around the basket and is effective as a baseline runner. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That said, Castro thrives when Mayfield goes to a high/low action. Castro is a solid weak-side rebounder with good length that can get several put-backs a game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 27 games played, Castro put up 2.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["889465"],"_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-6734e30f0e15f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It will be interesting to see what role Wells will play for the Knights in 2024-25. Organ Mountain lost their top two players to graduation in 2024 and will need players to fill the void.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wells, a 5'4" junior, can handle the ball and help set up the offense; But it is unclear if she will be the primary floor-general.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nonetheless, Wells is a selfless player willing to make the extra pass. </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/">How We Rank</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 --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->