We Are Family

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of talented Sister Acts from around the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kate-[player_tooltip player_id='317351' first='Brie' last='Rubel'] (St. Vincent): The 2026 Rubel twins are in their third varsity season as a dynamic duo. Together, they have led St. Vincent to a 22-2 record ad No. 3 ranking in Class 3. Kate, a 6'1 wing, is averaging 13 points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Brie, a 5'8 point guard is averaging 14 points, four rebounds and five assists a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>**********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amaya-[player_tooltip player_id='803071' first='Cara' last='Manuel'] (Lift for Life): The talented 5'7 2027 twins helped lead the Hawks to a Class 4 state title last season and a current No. 1 ranking in Class 5. Amaya is an electrifying point guard who is averaging 16 points and five rebounds while shooting 49 percent from 3-point range. Cara is a big talent as well as she averages nine points and three steals while shooting 40 percent from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Allysa-[player_tooltip player_id='634612' first='Taylor' last='O'Connor'] (Park Hills Central): The O'Connor twins have been fixtures for the Lady Rebels program throughout their careers. They have been a big part of back to back Class 4 Final Four teams. Allysa is a rock-solid southpaw floor general who runs the show and gets buckets. Taylor is also a capable shooting guard who can also handle the ball. The twins will continue their careers together in college next season at Culver-Stockton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elsie-[player_tooltip player_id='1039479' first='Kinley' last='Larsen'] (Strafford): The Larsen sisters are two of the top players in the SWMO area. Elsie is a 5'10 2026 guard who has been a standout since her freshman season. She is an excellent playmaker and scorer who has committed to Colorado State. She has been out with an injury. Kinley is a 5'9 2028 guard who is one of the best young players in the state. She has deep, deep shooting range. She has a 40+ point game to her credit this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tinleigh-[player_tooltip player_id='885181' first='Charleigh' last='Spoonster'] (Clopton): The Spoonsters are two of the linchpins for one of the top teams in the Class 2 ranks. Charleigh is a 2027 point guard who plays with a nice confidence to her game. She is averaging 15.1 points, 7.7 assists and four steals. Tinleigh is a talented shooting guard who averages 12 points and five rebounds a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Belle-Charlie Roush (South Shelby): The Roush sisters are a strong pair of forwards who anchor the front line for South Shelby's 22-2 squad. Belle is a 5'9 2025 forward who is a four-year starter. She is averaging 11 points, 5.9 rebounds and three steals a game. Charlie is a solid 5'10 2026 forward who leads the team in rebounding at six per game. She also averages six points a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Natalee-[player_tooltip player_id='904764' first='Whitney' last='Pennington'] (Marceline): The Pennington's are starting together for the second season, which currently stands at 15-9. Natalee is a 2025 guard who is a four-year starter. She recently scored her 1,000th career points. Whitney is a 2027 guard who has good athleticism and can create her offense off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Riley-Addie Henderson (Francis Howell Central): The 5'6 2025 twins are a strong backcourt duo for the 13-8 Spartans. Both are capable ball handlers who can both hit 3-pointers. They have combined to make 70 3-pointers this season. Riley is averaging 13.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.4 steals while Addie is averaging 8.5 points, three assists and two steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>********<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avery-Ella-Audrie Meyerkorth (Rock Port): The talented sister have led the Blue Jays to an outstanding season. They are currently in the Class 1 state quarterfinals. Avery is a 5'9 2025 forward who leads the team in rebounding. Ella is a 2027 point guard who averages 10 points a game while Audrie is a 5'8 2028 bucket-getting guard who averages 16 points a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>(Kate and [player_tooltip player_id='317351' first='Brie' last='Rubel'] photo courtesy of Nick McNeal).</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->