State Reports: The Leading Scorers in the 2026 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The late, great Bill Russell once said, "This game has always been, and will always be, about buckets." Although this quote was part of Kyrie Irving's 'Uncle Drew' Pepsi commercial, its sentiment still holds true. For a basketball team to be successful, there needs to be a player who can score consistently. The Class of 2026 boasts many players with that capability. However, what truly distinguishes an elite scorer is their ability to remain productive even when faced with multiple defenders. This ability is the key factor that separates the best from the rest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are the leaders in total points AND points per game for the Class of 2026! *Minimum 60 Games Played*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center"} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Total Points</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"center","className":"is-style-regular"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-regular"><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>GP</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>PTS</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648191' first='Jordyn' last='Dyer']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">La Cueva</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">91</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,478</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648193' first='Rochelle' last='Lopez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Penasco</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">110</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,371</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648194' first='Malaiya' last='Castro']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lovington</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">108</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,180</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648195' first='Kjani' last='Anitielu']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Farmington</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">88</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1,021</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center"} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Points Per Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"align":"center"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><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>GP</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>PPG</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648191' first='Jordyn' last='Dyer']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">La Cueva</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">91</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">16.2</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648193' first='Rochelle' last='Lopez']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Penasco</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">108</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12.4</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648195' first='Kjani' last='Anitielu']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Farmington</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">88</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11.6</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">[player_tooltip player_id='648201' first='Lailah' last='Bouldin']</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Albuquerque High</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">76</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">11.4</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:separator {"align":"center"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- 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":["648191"],"_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"},"align":"center","mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6850716d5de30"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dyer is a remarkable talent who can 'stop the bleeding' due to her versatility in the half-court. Her tall, agile frame combined with her incredible speed makes her a dominant force when attacking downhill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past season, Dyer was the 5A leading scorer after putting up a commanding 20.5 points per game for the Bears on 47 percent shooting. This achievement marks Dyer's third consecutive season of averaging at least 12 points while maintaining a shooting percentage of 45 percent or higher from the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648193"],"_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-6850716d5de87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lopez is a talented and fast point guard who is a formidable scoring machine when she finds her rhythm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>This past season, Lopez averaged 16.7 points per game for the Panthers, making her the leading scorer among all juniors in the 2A Class. She has now averaged at least 12 points for three consecutive seasons and has recorded four straight seasons with 27 or more three-pointers made.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648194"],"_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-6850716d5decf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Castro is a high-energy player and one of the deadliest threats from three-point range in the Class of 2026. She effectively relocates to open areas and consistently knocks down contested shots in catch-and-shoot situations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Castro has played in 110 games for the Wildcats throughout her career, recording 14 games with 20 or more points. This past season, she achieved a new career-high by averaging 12.3 points per game. She has now averaged double-digit points for the third consecutive season and has made 31 or more three-pointers in four straight seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648195"],"_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-6850716d5df14"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anitielu is a versatile scorer with impressive footwork and the ability to make shots while drifting left or right. Additionally, the 5'8" shooting guard remains active without the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After averaging 14.4 points per game this past season with the Scorpions, Anitielu has recorded her third consecutive season of scoring in double figures. Furthermore, she has achieved back-to-back seasons with 37 or more three-pointers made.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["648201"],"_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-6890e76045aa6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bouldin is an aggressive and physical guard who can score at various levels. She is a viable option from behind the three-point line, but her true strength lies in her skill to create shots off the dribble. Bouldin embraces contact and is capable of finishing plays in traffic with either hand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the past two seasons, Bouldin has played in 49 games for the Bulldogs, scoring in double digits in 38 of those. Overall, the 5'6" shooting guard has recorded 44 double-digit scoring games while appearing in 76 contests.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>*Statistics via MaxPreps*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->