Class of 2026: Rising Stocks & Climbing Spots

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The recent mid-season rankings update saw a ton of movement, with the following players represent the Class's greatest gainers:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559077' first='Sidney' last='Smith'] | Roselle Park</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #16 | Previous Rank: #45</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sid moves up 29 spots thanks to a scorching start to the season. The Roselle Catholic transfer is leading the state in scoring currently, at a mind-blowing 31.7 ppg! But wait, there's more! ... She also leads the state in steals, at a whopping 8.6 spg! She's making a strong case for one of the best two-way guards in NJ. Through seven games, Sidney has recorded three double-doubles in points &amp; steals, as well as a career-high 43 points vs Carteret.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559047' first='Lexi' last='Carnegie'] | Teaneck</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #21 | Previous Rank: WL</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Back from injury and even better than before, Lexi has wasted no time asserting her dominance. She leads Teaneck in points, rebounds, assists and steals, averaging 16.5 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 3.0 apg and 4.2 spg. She's notched five double-doubles and is putting in major work on both ends of the court. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601401' first='Natalia' last='Valdez'] | Rutgers Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #31 | Previous Rank: 53</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Natalia's been a difference-maker for the Argos, averaging 7.6 ppg through ten contests. She's produced great results against some powerhouse teams, including 13 points against Gill St. Bernard's and 10 points against Upper Dublin (PA). She's been getting it done inside and out, mixing it up by both attacking the rim and knocking down daggers from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='871374' first='Sophie' last='Lane'] | Westfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #43 | Previous Rank: #65</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ascending 22 spots up the rankings, Sophie has really upped the ante from a season ago. Westfield is 8-2 through ten games and she's a big reason why, leading them in scoring at 13.5 ppg. She's put up two 20-point games, with her 26-point outing vs Cranford being a season-high. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='671389' first='Sage' last='Reed'] | Newark Central</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #47 | Previous Rank: #81</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sage had to take on a much bigger role this season with the graduation of superstar Faith Fedd-Robinson (Toledo). It's safe to say she's been doing just fine: 17.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.3 apg &amp; 4.1 spg. She's doing it all for the Blue Devils who are still finding their way but have put together a few solid wins so far!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='898071' first='Reagan' last='Powell'] | Middle Township</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #53 | Previous Rank: #83</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reagan looks like an entirely different version of herself, sparking a 30-spot surge up the rankings. She is leading the way for the 9-2 Panthers, averaging 13.7 ppg and doing so against some tough competition! She posted a double-double against Kingsway and a career-high 28 points against CAL foe Holy Spirit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='827087' first='Juliette' last='Mirigliani'] | Clearview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #62 | Previous Rank: #99</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clearview is currently riding a four-game win streak and Juliette has been a major reason why! She's putting up just under 17 points per contest and doing a fantastic job scoring the ball at all three levels. She has four 20-point games so far, including a career-high 26 points (twice, against Kingsway &amp; Williamstown, back-to-back).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601333' first='Megan' last='Logan'] | Westfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #81 | Previous Rank: #138</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Megan is well on her way to crush last season's scoring totals, already putting up 102 points through 10 games (10.2 ppg) compared to 159 points in 26 games as a sophomore. On top of her scoring production, she's having a big impact on the glass, pulling down 8 rebounds per game. She's recorded two double-doubles, in addition to four other games in double-figure scoring and two with double-digit rebounds!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Other notable risers:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559044' first='Synai' last='Blychanton'] | Red Bank Regional</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #24 | Previous Rank: #36</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season averages: 15.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601517' first='Ava' last='Coyle'] | Shore</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #26 | Previous Rank: #38</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season averages: 16.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 3.2 spg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='825539' first='Charlotte' last='Auty'] | Ramsey</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: 61 | Previous Rank: #84</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season averages: 13.6 ppg, 11.0 rpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='871281' first='Catie' last='Klemm'] | Ridgewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #72 | Previous Rank: #87</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season averages: 13.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='564266' first='Lily' last='King'] | Wildwood Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #73 | Previous Rank: #88</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season averages: 13.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='871350' first='Carla' last='Sarluca'] | Toms River North</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #88 | Previous Rank: #116</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season averages: 10.8 ppg, 2.7 rpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='564269' first='Lillie' last='Alston'] | Ewing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #94 | Previous Rank: #119</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season averages: 11.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.9 spg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='964269' first='Sophia' last='Koepping'] | Wall</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #123 | Previous Rank: #146</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season averages: 7.0 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.0 spg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559035' first='Kayla' last='Navarro'] | St. Thomas Aquinas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #125 | Previous Rank: #148</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Season averages: 5.2 ppg, 2.3 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->