Class 2 Forwards to Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some of the top Class 2 forwards to watch as we enter the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='317336' first='Kate' last='Rubel'] (St. Vincent): A 6'1 2026 lefty who returns after leading St Vincent to a berth in the state championship game. She's has a strong offensive presence in the low post and she can handle the ball and facilitate offense. She averaged 13 points and five rebounds a game as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='722136' first='Ava' last='Schlotzhauer'] (Tipton): A 5'10 2026 forward who has been a force in the paint for the past two seasons. She's averaged nearly 20 points and 11 rebounds a game while shooting 55 percent from the field during her All-State junior campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='777608' first='Bristol' last='Lathrop'] (Ash Grove): A talented 6'1 2027 forward who is one of the most skilled young players in the SWMO area. She's averaging has the skill set and basketball IQ to run the point and the height to excel in the post. She can also score from all three levels.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='620696' first='Parker' last='Ernst'] (Neelyville): A 6'2 2026 forward who has been one of the top small school talents in the SEMO area. She's was an All-State performer last season after leading Neelyville to a district championship. She has the ability to control the action in the paint with her scoring, rebounding and shot blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gentry Davault (Norwood): A 6'1 2026 forward who has been a strong inside presence for the Lady Pirates back to back Final Four teams. She's is a skilled post player with excellent passing ability. You can run offense through her. She averaged eight points and six rebounds as a junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='983019' first='Carisa' last='Germain'] (University Academy): A 6'1 2026 forward who is a matchup problem with her height and ability to perform on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='853130' first='Kate' last='Hollmann'] (Westran): A 5'10” 2026 forward who is back for her senior year after missing last season with an injury. She is a three level scorer who excels on the perimeter. She has multiple offers from small colleges.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='691951' first='Kenna' last='Oliver'] (Canton): A 5'10 2027 small forward who excels just about anywhere on the court with her athleticism and versatile skill set. She is a very resourceful scorer in the lane. She is also a good ball handler and playmaker on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='857354' first='Marian' last='Dabney'] (Milan): A 6'0 2026 forward who was an All-District selection last season. She's averaging excels at both end of the court. As a junior, she averaged 15 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.0 blocks a game in leading the Wildcats to a 20-victory season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1231717' first='Ashlyn' last='Noah'] (Clopton): A 5'9 2027 forward who was a consistent inside player for the Hawks 24-4 team that advanced to the state quarterfinals. She's averaging 14 points and five rebounds a game while shooting 58 percent from the field last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->