Final Rankings Update: 2025 Power Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>March is here, which means it's time for the latest quarterly rankings update. With regard to the Class of 2025, this is the final time they will be updated, as they will move to the archives over the Summer. Below is a look at the top Power Forwards in the state, with a handful of standouts and newcomers highlighted below that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/position-ranking-table {"name":"acf/position-ranking-table","data":{"class":"2025","_class":"field_65cfb7374abb9","position":"12122","_position":"field_65cfbfcb19ad6","national_rankings":"0","_national_rankings":"field_660c1d73c0e49","state":"1286","_state":"field_65cfb88a603fe"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67e4b1b7db1cb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><font color="FFFFFF">.</font></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><font size="+2">NEWCOMERS:</font></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1218572' first='Mia' last='Bustos'], 2025, 5-9 PF, Eastbrook H.S. - I've mentioned Mia recently a couple of times, because she was the beneficiary of some significant 2024 graduation losses. This season, she stepped into a major contributor role and didn't back down. She is a solid all-around athlete, active at both ends of the floor, and she plays bigger than she is. Offensively, she is an effective mid-post forward who can knock down the 15-footer or attack the rim. She's also an effortful rebounder and defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='885409' first='Jericho' last='Hopper'], 2025, 5-9 PF, Paoli H.S. - Jericho is a nice, strong, athletic forward who does a little bit of everything for her Lady Rams team. She plays with a really nice motor, and she has a nose for the ball. She can box out effectively or chase down rebounds outside of her area. Over the past couple of years, she has done a nice job of expanding her offensive game and has become more consistent in the mid-post. To the best of my knowledge, she remains uncommitted at this time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1218559' first='Camille' last='Angi'], 2025, 5-9 PF, Northeastern H.S.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1218605' first='Glory' last='Ellis'], 2025, 5-10 PF, Union H.S. (Modoc)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1218651' first='Emily' last='McCrea'], 2025, 5-10 PF, Prairie Heights H.S.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><font color="FFFFFF">.</font></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><font size="+2">PFs OF NOTE:</font></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='324071' first='Casey' last='Frost'], 2025, 5-10 PF/SF, Heritage Christian H.S. - Casey is a versatile, skillful, hard-working forward who can play a little around the perimeter and a little in the mid-post. She has a fairly strong frame, nice length, and she's a solid athlete. She can knock down the occasional rhythm 3-pointer, she can put it on the floor 2-3 dribbles and get places productively, plus she is highly effective in the mid-post. She can also play "bigger" by rebounding and defending inside when necessary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1122750' first='Cella' last='Kaiser'], 2025, 5-9 PF/SF, Concordia Lutheran H.S. - Cella is still a bit under the radar, but she is a nice, versatile forward who can contribute in a variety of ways. She has some length, wiry strength, and a little bounce to her game. She plays with a good motor, she's a pursuing rebounder, and she's a versatile defender who can take on some bigger guards, most wings, plus forwards. She's an effective scorer in the mid-post, and she's working to become more consistent around the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->