Rising Frontcourt Stars Show Out at Summer Jam in Scott City

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stepping onto the court at Summer Jam at The Dam, these bigs stood tall with great footwork, impressive rebounding, and rim-finishing prowess. Whether protecting the paint or finishing at the rim, they left no doubt they're among the most promising frontcourt talents in western Kansas, turning heads and boosting their stock on a big stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1042539"],"_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-685420fabd3c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We've covered [player_tooltip player_id='1042539' first='Lani' last='Speer'] before, and her athleticism was once again on full display at Summer Jam at The Dam in Scott City. She's tall, strong, and possesses exceptional timing when it comes to blocking or altering shots and securing rebounds. Lani also uses her athleticism and length to consistently put herself in scoring position. Heading into the 2025–2026 season, she will be a force to be reckoned with—and don't be surprised to see her climb to the top of the leaderboards in shot blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1265341' first='Piper' last='Fox']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Scott City","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685420fabd476"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1265341' first='Piper' last='Fox'] was my surprise standout at Summer Jam at The Dam. A new addition to Kansas Prep Girls Hoops, Piper stands at 6 feet tall and brings a dominating presence to Western Kansas. But she's not just tall—she has excellent footwork that helps her get into scoring position and the aggressiveness to attack the basket. She frequently draws contact, gets to the free-throw line, and knocks down her shots efficiently. Piper isn't limited to the low post either—she can attack from the elbow and hit the mid-range jumper. She's definitely a player to keep an eye on heading into the 2025–2026 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Carlie Speer","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dighton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-685420fabd501"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carlie Speer, the twin sister of [player_tooltip player_id='1042539' first='Lani' last='Speer'], makes up the other half of Dighton's formidable "twin towers." Carlie is a strong presence in the post and a relentless hustler—she runs the floor, crashes the boards, and fights for every loose ball. She uses her strength to get to the rim and finish through contact. Paired with her sister for the 2025–2026 season, this duo will be a tough matchup for any team to handle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057432"],"_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-685420fabd549"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1057432' first='Kenna' last='Bain'] is another player who stood out with her height. Standing at 6 feet tall, she brings a dominating presence in the paint. Her timing on rebounds is impressive, and her length allows her to consistently disrupt shots. Kenna has continued to improve her footwork, and as she adds a few more moves to her arsenal, she'll have the tools to become one of the most dominant centers in Western Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->