CIF Southern Section: Standout 2027 Bigs

The ladies below have everything you are looking for in a productive, modern-day big. Size, versatility, and the ability to control the paint on both ends. With room to grow and time to develop, the best is yet to come! Featured in this article are standouts who had unbelievable sophomore seasons in the Southern Section.    Krysta is an up-and-coming power forward out of the Santa Clarita area. Relentless rebounder who ATTACKS the glass. Several 15+ rebound performances. Krysta moves well without the ball. Solid, reliable hands off the drive-and-dish. She can even step out and hit the open jumper. Her recovery is very impressive on the defensive end. Quick hands and feet make Krysta the total package as a defender. Teams will have a hard time in the paint against Golden Valley next year.     Kailea was a double-double machine this season. You know what you're getting night-in night-out from a rebounding perspective (16.3 rpg). Kailea uses her physicality to her advantage when posting up. Solid understanding for keeping the ball high on offensive rebound putback attempts. Kailea had a 15 point, 29 rebound, 8 steal performance early in the year. Special ability to generate steals and deflections at that size. Other notable performances: 10 points, 24 rebounds, 10 blocks; 26 points, 23 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 blocks. Kailea has great timing as a shot blocker. Her ability to control the paint is rare at the high school level.     Ruby moves her feet and runs the floor well. She completely dominated the boards. Often times had more offensive rebounds than defensive. Ruby is a very solid passing big as well. Multiple games with 5 or more assists, rare for her size and position. Ruby's long arms force turnovers. She uses her frame well on both ends. The power forward had back-to-back games of 8 and 7 steals each. Versatile big with loads of potential.     Johanna had a breakout season, leading Yucaipa to a 10-0 league record. Quick-twitch athlete with plenty of athleticism. Johanna has length, strength, balance, coordination, speed, and everything else you look for in a versatile big. She gets off the floor fairly quickly. She can even go coast-to-coast with the ball from time to time. Johanna pursues loose balls quickly and aggressively. Her best game of the season came in a close 2pt victory vs. Sonora High School: 36 points (only missed 2 shots), 17 rebounds, 4 steals. Johanna has the athleticism to guard players on the wing. She reads and reacts well, leading to several steals. Johanna plays within her strengths and routinely stuffs the stat sheet.     Jordyn is one of the top rebounders in the entire state. When engaged, she is a huge difference maker. Nine games with 15 or more rebounds on the season. Jordyn had a game with 8 blocks and 4 steals in late December. She plays her role to perfection and makes winning plays without needing a play ran for her. Jordyn Williams will be a hot commodity down the road.     Makenzie is an elite shot blocker and intimidating force to reckon with in the paint. Her ability to influence shots around the rim is second to none. Makenzie had a 15 rebound (8 offensive), 12 block, 5 steal performance this year! She can finish with contact inside. She can even hit the open jumper when she has a rhythm. Would love to see her be more aggressive going forward. Makenzie Duffee is a name to know in the sophomore class!

The ladies below have everything you are looking for in a productive, modern-day big. Size, versatility, and the ability to control the paint on both ends. With room to grow and time to develop, the best is yet to come! Featured in this article are standouts who had unbelievable sophomore seasons in the Southern Section.