2026 Rankings Update: Intriguing Guards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at 5 guards on the rankings list who made significant impacts for their teams last season and look poised to take even bigger leaps in their senior campaigns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376806"],"_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-68474d71971ee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I mean, who's having a better spring than [player_tooltip player_id='376806' first='Teigh' last='Yeast']? The GRC star has been on an absolute tear! After a strong showing during the April Live Period with WV Thunder, she added another Division I offer to her bag from the University of Illinois-Chicago. Just weeks later, Teigh was crowned 3A State Champion in both the long jump and triple jump, further solidifying her status as one of the best multi-sport athletes in Kentucky. On the hardwood, she averaged 10.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game as a junior for the state runner-up Lady Cardinals. Her two-way impact, athleticism, and leadership will be vital in helping GRC take that final step and get over the hump next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376791"],"_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-68474d7197246"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After averaging 11.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game and helping lead Sacred Heart to a state championship, [player_tooltip player_id='376791' first='Brianna' last='Wilkins'] has carried that momentum right into the travel season. Running with Midwest Elite Meanstreets 17U, Bri has continued to impress on the EYBL circuit and has racked up Division I offers from Loyola, Akron, and Cleveland State University. With over 2,000 points and 500 rebounds in her career, Bri's stock continues to rise and with the July live periods approaching, don't be surprised to see her name draw even more interest from college coaches across the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1093172"],"_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-68474d719728e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1093172' first='Brooklyn' last='Marcum'] had a great junior season, leading her team with 15 points and 5 rebounds per game, finishing with 389 total points. A talented and versatile guard, Brooklyn can play both on and off the ball effectively. She's a proven scorer at all three levels and has the ability to facilitate and make plays for her teammates. I see a big senior season in the works for Brooklyn, and she's definitely one to keep an eye on in the 15th Region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["376807"],"_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-684776b95a0cf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='376807' first='Adeline' last='Heatherly'] had a strong junior campaign, leading Wayne County in scoring with 11.8 points per game and finishing second in rebounding with 4.7. A key contributor all season, she played a pivotal role in helping guide the Lady Cards to a 48th District title and a deep run in the 12th Region tournament, earning Second Team All-Region honors along the way. A fierce competitor, Adeline impacts the game in a multitude of ways, with her scoring ability, toughness, and all-around presence on both ends. She's primed for an even bigger senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["897385"],"_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-684776b95a129"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're back in the 15th Region with one of the most prolific scorers in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='897385' first='Caleigh' last='McCoy']. She finished 7th in Kentucky in scoring, averaging an impressive 23.8 points per game, and reached the 2,000 career point milestone this past season. Caleigh led Phelps to a district championship and a region tournament appearance, all while breaking the school's single-game scoring record with a jaw-dropping 49-point performance. Her impact on both ends of the floor is undeniable, she's not only a scoring machine but also a relentless competitor on defense. Caleigh looks to be the front-runner for 15th Region Player of the Year heading into her senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->