New Forwards Added to the Updated 2026 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri released its newly updated Class of 2026 rankings this week. Here is a look at a group of forwards who are new additions to the updated rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1306091' first='Jocie' last='Boyd'] (Lighthouse Christian): A 5'11 forward who uses her strength and footwork to excel in the low post. She seals well and she can wheel and deal in either direction to get a bucket. She is also an excellent passer who will hit the open cutter. She has already received numerous offers from small colleges.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='905719' first='Keira' last='Rausch'] (Lee's Summit): A 6'0 forward who is very effective on the perimeter and inside with her height and versatility. She is a good rebounder who uses her length to block shots. She can also stretch the floor with her ability to make 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1316656' first='Skye' last='Settles'] (University City): A 6'0 forward who gets the job done in a very solid and efficient manner. Her fundamentals are good around the basket as she keeps the ball high and finishes at a good rate. As a junior, she averaged nine points and seven rebounds a game while shooting 55 percent from the field in helping U. City to a district championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1227587' first='Jazmyn' last='Washington'] (Neosho): A 6'0 forward who has good athleticism and a nice skill set around the basket. She is a good offensive rebounder with a quick second and third jump. She also runs the court well in transition. She was a strong player for the Missouri Legacy 17U squad during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1243089' first='Beth' last='Giroux'] (Boonville): A 6'0 forward from Mid Missouri who has good size and mobility. She does a lot of good foundational things to help her team succeed. She rebounds well and she can block shots. She is also a willing and effective screener. She can also finish around the basket with both hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1243080' first='Adalynne' last='Means'] (Mark Twain): A 5'8 forward who plays bigger than her actual height. She uses her physical strength and good positioning to excel inside against taller foes. She can score on a tough drop step in and lane or on a 15-footer from the high post. She averaged 17 points and five rebounds a game as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='637429' first='Alissa' last='Owens'] (Joplin): A 6'0 small forward who can excel on the perimeter with her ball handling and 3-point shooting ability. She also maneuvers well in the high post and along the baseline, where she can finish with a soft shooting touch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->