Class of 2025 final rankings: Newcomers to know

The verdict is in. After watching this group intently since the spring of 2021, our final ranking of the Prep Girls Hoops class of 2025 was posted this week. We began with 50 players four years ago and the compilation has grown to 220 in this final iteration. That's a pretty typical number for a senior class, although it does vary from year to year. The goal is to identify those athletes with the best chance to be impact players at some level in college. Many players have already made their college commitments public – more than 100 by our count – and others are keeping things on the down low. Some have opted to play a different sport at the next level. Regardless, we hope all of them have a great college experience. Here's a look at 10 newcomers to the list.   #192 [player_tooltip player_id='1177883' first='Lyndee' last='Northrop'] – forward, Pine Island   Time will tell, but we may have missed the boat on Lyndee until now. The 6-footer from [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] SE has plenty of natural ability upon which to build. Her motor is endless and she can run the floor forever. She has pretty good touch in close and is working to extend her range. Northrop uses her size and length to be an effective rebounder and she can guard all five positions. She also a great teammate with a ton of upside. We look forward to seeing what Lyndee does next.   #206 [player_tooltip player_id='1135984' first='Caitlin' last='Beauchamp'] & #207 [player_tooltip player_id='1135986' first='Aubrey' last='Beauchamp'] – forwards, Lakeville South   The 5'11 twins have risen to new heights this season, their final campaign before heading off to the University of Jamestown. Both Crossfire graduates are athletic, aggressive, and committed to the task at hand. That's particularly true on defense where they have the quickness, intelligence and physicality to force turnovers and create offense in transition. Averaging in the 6-7 points per game range, neither are big scorers but their contributions show up across the scoresheet and create opportunities for their teammates. The Beauchamps' leadership ability is more subtle but no less important.   #210 [player_tooltip player_id='1177900' first='Abby' last='Bloch'] – forward, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted   College coaches are constantly looking for big power forwards they can mold into effective posts at the next level. UW-Eau Claire may have found one in Bloch, a 6'2 prospect who isn't your typical big. She is athletic with the ability to grab defensive boards and get down the floor to create offense at the other end. Abby can attack off the bounce and finishes well, and she has range out to the three-point line. Bloch may turn out to be one of the real sleepers of the class.   #211 [player_tooltip player_id='905452' first='Teshaya' last='Anderson'] – guard, Osseo   The 5'9 senior first grabbed our attention in a big way last year at the MLK Day tournament at St. Kate's where her hustle and athleticism made her an impactful presence. Anderson can attack the basket from the wing, she can crash the glass for rebounds inside, and her endless energy helps Teshaya get control of balls over bigger, stronger players. She can also score at all three levels. Defensively she has quick hands and quick feet, and she reads the passing lanes well, which results in a lot of transition baskets.   #212 [player_tooltip player_id='1177902' first='Sadie' last='Sanders'] – guard, Lake City   The growth in Sadie's game has been fun to watch over the past couple of years as her confidence has grown and her skillset has improved. The 5'8 combo guard is now a reliable ball handler who can withstand pressure to get the ball up court and move it where it needs to go. She's also quick, an asset that Sadie puts to particularly good use on the defensive end where her fundamentals are strong. The [program_tooltip program_id='712722' first='North' last='Tartan'] SE product is a streaky shooter who can light it up when she gets rolling.   #215 [player_tooltip player_id='470055' first='Dakota' last='Soltis'] – guard, Uppsala   The 5'4 guard hails from tiny Upsala, population 487, about 45 minutes northwest of St. Cloud and played AAU basketball for the [program_tooltip program_id='767539' first='Minnesota' last='Comets']. This fall she'll head to UW-Superior where coach Emily Carpenter will no doubt appreciate Dakota's scrappy style of play and hyper-competitive spirit. Dakota is a quality offensive player and 1,000-point scorer who sees the floor, picks her spots and can fire it from distance. Soltis is a natural leader whose impact is much bigger than she is.   #213 [player_tooltip player_id='1140912' first='Taylor' last='Schroeder'] – guard, United South Central   Last month we brought you the story of USC's rise to new heights in Southern Minnesota. The resurgence has been sparked by an infusion of young talent but Taylor has been the backbone of the squad throughout this growth spurt. The 5'8 guard averaged nearly 15 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game last season and recently passed 1,000 points for her career. She set a school record with 36 points in a game. Taylor is a strong, physical defender who uses her athleticism well.   #217 [player_tooltip player_id='1177963' first='Morgan' last='Smart'] – guard, Ada-Borup   The 5'8 guard has decent size and athleticism, moves well, and can negotiate her way through defenders with ease and efficiency. She has plenty of range, as well. This year Morgan has taken a lead ball-handling role for the Cougars, who are coached by her dad David Smart. She is a player who leads by example, makes good decisions on the floor, and makes everyone around her more effective.   #218 [player_tooltip player_id='361466' first='Cadence' last='Okerman'] – guard, Sleepy Eye   Cadence is a versatile guard/wing who offers a little bit of everything for the 17-7 Indians. The 5'7 senior is strong with the ball and makes good choices on the court. She is a quality shooter from distance who isn't shy about attacking the basket when the opportunity is available. Okerman is a good defender who plays a physical game which often turns defense into offense in a hurry. The [program_tooltip program_id='712699' first='Minnesota' last='Rise'] product can push pace and sees the floor well.

The verdict is in. After watching this group intently since the spring of 2021, our final ranking of the Prep Girls Hoops class of 2025 was posted this week. We began with 50 players four years ago and the compilation has grown to 220 in this final iteration. That's a pretty typical number for a senior class, although it does vary from year to year. The goal is to identify those athletes with the best chance to be impact players at some level in college. Many players have already made their college commitments public – more than 100 by our count – and others are keeping things on the down low. Some have opted to play a different sport at the next level. Regardless, we hope all of them have a great college experience. Here's a look at 10 newcomers to the list.