Central Coast Section Preview : 5 Senior Guards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As fall workouts get underway, it's a great time to start identifying players to watch throughout the state! Starting up north the Central Coast Section has a number guards that are poised for potentially big time senior seasons. As coaches are turning full focus onto getting their class of 2026 done, these prospects could be that missing piece. Check out below 5 notable unsigned 2026 guards in the Central Coast Section.<br><br>Keep an eye out for some of these players and more in the updated 2026 rankings coming soon! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Julia Alcantara","_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":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Ignatius Prep","_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-68c73c7f4a5a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Julia is a high motor defender that plays with controlled energy + active hands. Threat from behind the arc with a quick release and the ability to knock down from the wing and corner. All league HM as a junior last season. Has already shown her ability to change the game from behind the arc; multiple games last season with 4+ three's. High ceiling unsigned 2026 to keep tabs on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1277994"],"_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-68c73c7f4a649"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Emma is a player that caught our eye a number of times this summer due to her patience, ability to attack spots and fluid offensive approach. Emma could be a key piece to captain the ship and help a very talented Archbishop Mitty squad maintain course. Smooth jumper, does a great job squaring her hips to the rim. Controls speed and pace well, understands the importance of coming to stops. One of the most underrated 2026 guards in the area! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1145695"],"_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-68c73c7f4a6c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This multi year all league guard is coming off a productive summer with Bay City (3 Stripe) and poised for a big time senior campaign. Balanced, big guard that can guard multiple positions and adjust to different defensive roles on the fly. Balanced offensive threat that can break a defender down and get to the cup + knock down from deep range with a quick consistent release. Uses her body well to create space around the rim + finishes well on both sides of the rim. Multi level scorer that can get busy. </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='1315156' first='Kenedi' last='Nomura']","_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":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Valley Christian","_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-68c73c7f4a797"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Quick speedy crafty guard that uses her speed, quick hands and soft touch incredibly well. Hard to keep in front, always moving without the ball + can euro through gaps in a number of ways. Tight handle, reads defenders well and utilizes quick cross and great first step. 2024/25 1st team all league guard that absorbs contact well + drives with vision to create for others. Lead guard that shows many of the key characteristics coaches are looking for to run the show at the four year level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1278008"],"_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-68c73c7f4a803"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophia is coming off her second all league season last year + a summer full of getting buckets against high level competition. Dangerous and efficient shooter from behind the arc with a good shot selection. Has a quick release + sets her feel well on the move. Comfortable shooting off the catch, the bounce and with limited space. Transitions from one play to the next very efficiently, high level of 'next play mentality' moving from offensive to defense. Intriguing 2026 prospect to keep eyes on, especially if your program loves to press and shoot 3's! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->