Hoover Team Review 25-26

Hoover High girls' basketball has built a dynasty, and it shows in every play, every possession, and every stat line. With five straight state championships, this team isn't just winning — they're setting the standard for excellence in Alabama high school basketball. From dominant post play with [player_tooltip player_id='382891' first='Khloe' last='Ford'] to dynamic perimeter threats like [player_tooltip player_id='1207417' first='Kristen' last='Winston'], [player_tooltip player_id='371482' first='Aaliyah' last='Blanchard'], [player_tooltip player_id='1232136' first='Ava' last='Leonard'], [player_tooltip player_id='1207433' first='Londyn' last='Cook'], and versatile stretch-four [player_tooltip player_id='1165479' first='Tatum' last='English'], Hoover High blends talent, skill, and chemistry into a nearly unstoppable force. Each player brings a unique weapon to the floor, but together, they've created a culture of winning, poise, and relentless effort.    [player_tooltip player_id='382891' first='Khloe' last='Ford'] | 6'4” Center | Hoover High (AL)   [player_tooltip player_id='382891' first='Khloe' last='Ford'] is a dominant interior presence who plays with power, patience, and polish. She owns the paint with her strong frame, soft hands, and advanced footwork — finishing efficiently around the rim and controlling the glass on both ends. Ford shows poise beyond her years, staying composed under pressure and producing with consistency. Her ability to seal deep, finish through contact, and impact the game without forcing plays makes her one of Alabama's most dependable frontcourt players. A quiet leader with a steady motor, Khloe sets the standard for post play every time she steps on the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='371482' first='Aaliyah' last='Blanchard'] | 5'10” Guard | Hoover High (AL)   [player_tooltip player_id='371482' first='Aaliyah' last='Blanchard'] is a dynamic guard who makes an impact on both ends of the floor. She attacks the rim with speed and confidence, finishes through contact, and creates plays for teammates with her court vision.   On defense, she's active and relentless — pressuring the ball, jumping passing lanes, and forcing turnovers that turn into fast-break opportunities. With her scoring, playmaking, and defensive intensity, Blanchard is one of Hoover High's most explosive perimeter threats.     [player_tooltip player_id='1207417' first='Kristen' last='Winston'] | 5'10” Guard | Hoover High (AL)   [player_tooltip player_id='1207417' first='Kristen' last='Winston'] is a long, skilled, and smooth-scoring guard who impacts the game in every area. She plays with a calm confidence — rarely rushed, always in control — and uses her length and versatility to make plays on both ends of the floor. Winston scores on all three levels, creating separation with her handle and using her size to finish through contact. She reads the game well, makes the right passes, and consistently finds ways to get teammates involved.   Defensively, she sets the tone with energy and anticipation. Winston uses her length to contest shots, disrupt passing lanes, and rebound strong out of her area. Her ability to guard multiple positions and turn defense into offense makes her a true two-way threat. With her poise, polish, and playmaking ability, Kristen continues to stand out as one of the top perimeter talents in Alabama.     [player_tooltip player_id='1165479' first='Tatum' last='English'] | 5'11” Forward | Hoover High (AL)   [player_tooltip player_id='1165479' first='Tatum' last='English'] is a versatile stretch-four who can score from anywhere on the floor. She knocks down threes with consistency, spaces the floor, and keeps defenses honest, while also showing a soft touch around the basket on drives and finishes. English has a strong feel for the game, making smart reads in transition and on offense, and her defensive instincts allow her to create stops that turn into easy scoring opportunities for Hoover High.     [player_tooltip player_id='1207433' first='Londyn' last='Cook'] | 5'8” Guard | Hoover High (AL)   [player_tooltip player_id='1207433' first='Londyn' last='Cook'] is a quick, dynamic guard who excels in transition, finishing at the rim with speed and control. On defense, she's relentless, applying pressure, jumping passing lanes, and turning stops into fast-break scoring opportunities. Cook's energy and defensive instincts make her one of Hoover High's most explosive perimeter threats.     [player_tooltip player_id='1232136' first='Ava' last='Leonard'] | 5'5” Point Guard | Hoover High (AL)   [player_tooltip player_id='1232136' first='Ava' last='Leonard'] is a dynamic point guard who controls the game at every level. She scores from all three levels — knocking down perimeter shots, pulling up in the mid-range, and finishing through traffic at the rim. Leonard may be undersized at 5'5”, but she plays bigger than her height, using strength, quickness, and craftiness to dominate on both ends of the floor.   On defense, she's relentless on the ball, pressuring opponents, forcing turnovers, and setting the tone for her team. Ava sees the floor with a high basketball IQ, makes smart decisions, and consistently creates opportunities for herself and her teammates. With her scoring, leadership, and tenacity, Leonard is one of Hoover High's most exciting and impactful guards.    The legacy of Hoover High is more than just a string of championships; it's a showcase of complete basketball players who elevate each other every game. With leaders like Ford controlling the paint, Winston and Blanchard dictating tempo, Leonard and Cook igniting fast breaks, and English stretching the floor, this team has mastered every facet of the game. Their five straight state titles tell the story, but the determination, skill, and chemistry these players display make it clear that Hoover High isn't just winning — they're defining what a modern powerhouse looks like.

Hoover High girls' basketball has built a dynasty, and it shows in every play, every possession, and every stat line. With five straight state championships, this team isn't just winning — they're setting the standard for excellence in Alabama high school basketball. From dominant post play with Khloe Ford Khloe Ford 6'4" | C Hoover | 2026 State AL to dynamic perimeter threats like Kristen Winston Kristen Winston 5'10" | CG Hoover | 2029 State AL , Aaliyah Blanchard Aaliyah Blanchard 5'10" | CG Hoover | 2026 State AL , Ava Leonard Ava Leonard 5'3" | CG Hoover | 2029 State AL , Londyn Cook Londyn Cook 5'7" | SG Hoover | 2029 State AL , and versatile stretch-four Tatum English Tatum English 5'11" | /PF Hoover | 2028 State AL , Hoover High blends talent, skill, and chemistry into a nearly unstoppable force. Each player brings a unique weapon to the floor, but together, they've created a culture of winning, poise, and relentless effort.