Positional Breakdown: The Top Power-Forwards in the 2026 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 'Positional Breakdown' series goes hand in hand with the latest rankings update and provides an in-depth analysis of players who occupy a specific position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In particular, the Power-Forward position in the 2026 Class is comprised of multiple intriguing players who happen to be Double-Double threats! These are the top five Power-Forwards.</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>Overall Class Rank</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648205' first='Kyla' last='Lopez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648209' first='Jaiden' last='Montgomery']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648234' first='Ceanna' last='McKines']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648199' first='Kaydence' last='Riley']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">20</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648212' first='Mia' last='Bishop']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">28</td></tr></tbody></table></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":["648205"],"_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-68559f5232930"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Not only is Lopez the leading scorer among the Power-Forwards with 936 career points but she is also just one of four players from the entire 2026 Class to have played in more than 100 career games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Furthermore, in the 109 games played for the Rattlers, Lopez has also totaled 692 rebounds and 241 steals en route to logging 12 Double-Doubles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648209"],"_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-68559f52329bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In 90 games played for the Jaguars, the lanky and fierce Montgomery has accumulated 719 points, 565 rebounds, 135 assists and 125 steals, which has resulted in 11 Double-Doubles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What's more, Montgomery has shot 40 percent from the field overall and 30 percent from behind the arc. The only Power-Forward to post such splits. (FG/3P)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648234"],"_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-68559f5232a4e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McKines, is a physical front-court player who welcomes contact and is comfortable operating in the midrange. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Currently, McKines has 11 Double-Doubles while amassing 660 points, 485 rebounds and 123 steals in 78 games played for the Trojans. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648199"],"_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-68559f5232ac6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Riley is a high-energy player and One-Time All-State Selection, who up to this point, is the only Power-Forward in the 2026 Class to have earned that nod. Altogether, Riley has 547 points in 71 games played for the Braves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648212"],"_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-68559f5232b52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The only player in the Class of 2026 to have yielded 500+ points, 500+ rebounds and 100+ blocks, Bishop is a definite 'hidden gem'. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In all, the 6'1" Bishop has played in 72 games for the Huskies where she has quietly totaled 569 points, 502 rebounds and 133 blocks!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Player statistics are dependent upon by the Coach/Staff of the attended high school to be accurately entered*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">GLOSSARY</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PTS:</strong>&nbsp;Points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong>&nbsp;Points Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FG%:&nbsp;</strong>Field-Goal Percentage</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3PM:</strong>&nbsp;Three-Pointers Made</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>STL:</strong>&nbsp;Steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>SPG:</strong>&nbsp;Steals Per Game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->