Class 1 Forwards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class 1 forwards to watch for the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='611042' first='Jaryn' last='Hatcher'] (Green City): A 6'1" 2026 forward who was one of the most productive players in the state in all facets of the game last season. The talented lefty can score well in the low post and she can also operate from the high past with his ability to score and deliver the pass. As a junior, she averaged 21 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and four blocks a game in leading Green City to a 22-5 record.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='722141' first='Gabby' last='Meyer'] (Northwest-Hughesville): A 5'11 2026 forward who earned All-State honors last season as a junior. She is a versatile talent who excels on the perimeter as a playmaker and ball handler. She can also go inside and work out in the post. She hits 3-pointers and can score on tough drives in the lane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='982948' first='Grace' last='Ancell'] (Delta): A 5'10 2026 forward who is a standout performer in the SEMO area. The Bobcats have been built around excellent guards in recent years, but she has provided strong and steady play on the interior. She should be a consistent double-double performer this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='620694' first='Joslynn' last='Brown'] (Brunswick): A 6'1 2026 forward who really has a strong inside presence with her height and length. She is a high level rebounder at both ends of the court. She has solid fundamentals as she keeps the ball high when she finishes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1039526' first='Mallory' last='Griffin'] (North Shelby): A 6'0 2028 forward who has a bright future after a strong freshman campaign last season. She has good ball handling and shooting skills on perimeter along with her ability to score in the paint with her height.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mya Wray (Platte Valley): A 5'9 2026 forward who was the next up at Platte Valley and she produced a strong junior season. She moved into a prime role after playing a complimentary role on a state championship team as a sophomore. She averaged 10 points, five rebounds and three steals as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1307962' first='Kara' last='Barton'] (Bunker): A 5'11 2028 forward who is an up and coming talent. She can create matchup problems with her height and physical strength to operate in the post. She is also a solid ball handler who can also excel on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaitlyn Bunker (Albany): A 2028 forward who had a strong sophomore season in helping Albany to a 21-7 record. She is a solid inside player who averaged eight points and eight rebounds a game last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->