Rankings Update: New Additions in the Class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2026 continues to impress with stellar play on both ends of the court. For some players, the 2024-25 season was breakout year, which ultimately benefited their respective teams. For others, the 2024-25 season was no different from prior seasons, in terms of obtaining individual awards such as All-State or All-District. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With that in mind, here are some notable "new additions" in the Class of 2026, that you need 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>Player</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='1221571' first='Savannah' last='Madueno']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Cleveland</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">26</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1221591' first='Jaime' last='Pierce']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Piedra Vista</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">43</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1221594' first='Malia' last='Mose']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Cleveland</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">53</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1221595' first='Krista' last='Tsingine-Yazzie']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Kirtland Central</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">54</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='1221624' first='Kali' last='Burtenshaw']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">La Cueva</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">78</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Players listed in order by overall ranking</figcaption></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":["1221571"],"_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-67eb04ad9dc4d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madueno is a skilled multilevel scorer who notched her 1,000 career-point for the Storm this past season. Additionally, Madueno reached double-figures in 17/28 games played.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">In all, Madueno averaged 11.6 points per game to go along with 2.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221591"],"_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-67eb04ad9dcf1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 2024-25 season was a breakout campaign for Pierce, a capable two-way player who set career-highs in almost every statistical category.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5'7" shooting-guard reached double-figures in 16/28 games played for Piedra Vista and had eight games with 10+ points and 3+ steals. Overall, Pierce averaged 10.9 points -- on 40 percent -- with 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221594"],"_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-67eb04ad9dd70"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mose is an intriguing 5'5" point-guard who gets good lift on her jumper and has active hands on defense. Essentially a '3&amp;D' type player, Mose posted 9.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.7 steals this past season for Cleveland in 28 games played. Furthermore, Mose tallied 14 games with 3+ steals and had 38 total 'treys'.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221595"],"_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-67eb04ad9de1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tsingine-Yazzie emerged as key piece for the Broncos this past season due to her ability to affect the game in multiple ways.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Possessing a combination of height and finesse, Tsingine-Yazzie was able to capitalize on miss-matches throughout the year for Kirtland Central. That being said, Tsingine-Yazzie's biggest contributions were on the glass and around the rim as the Broncos lacked positional height as a group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1221624"],"_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-67eb04ad9de9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burtenshaw is a high-energy 'glue-player' who does whatever is needed to contribute to winning basketball. In 30 games played, Burtenshaw averaged 5.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game for Coach Cogan and the Bears during the 2024-25 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->