Who’s Proving They Can Impact Games Right Now?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each of these players has shown they can contribute right now — from leading teams to titles, to producing in games, to drawing D1 attention. They're setting themselves apart by how quickly their games translate. Check out these standout players:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1153116"],"_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-68b2014b56f7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Naya is a dynamic combo guard who excels in creating scoring opportunities and distributing the ball. She consistently runs the floor and defends the perimeter with intensity. A two-time Division 2 state champion, Naya scored 23 points in both a top-ranked road win at St. Mary's and the state semifinal. She was named to the Boston Globe All-Scholastic team for the 2024–25 season.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1209648"],"_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-68b2014b56ff1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maliah is an athletic two-way wing with a high motor and competitive spirit. She scored 15 points in a 44–37 road victory, showcasing her ability to perform under pressure. Recognized as one of Whitman-Hanson's premier guards, Maliah is trending upward regionally. Mark your calendars to check out Maliah this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226845"],"_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-68b2014b57041"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kristina is a presence in the paint, combining quickness and physicality with a soft touch around the basket. She excels as a rim protector and has a strong drop-step move. Kristina received her first Division I offer from Wagner while still in eighth grade. Cathedral repeated as Division 4 state champions in March 2025, and Kristina enters her freshman year poised to make an impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["968025"],"_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-68b2014b5708e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mel is a versatile forward with a clean shooting stroke and strong post moves. She contributes both inside and on the perimeter, scoring at all levels. Mel helped Bedford secure the 2025 NHIAA Division I title, averaging 14.2 points per game over four playoff games. She holds an offer from the University of New Hampshire, with more opportunities likely to follow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->