Preseason Prospects – which underclassmen are next up?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fall's here, and we're super excited for women's high school basketball to be back! Preseason's already going strong, so keep an eye out for all the talented young athletes ready to shine this season. If you're catching any games in Louisiana, here are some ladies you absolutely have to see.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["980297"],"_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-68fa5c5791083"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='980297' first='Paris' last='Palacio'] After largely missing the 2024-2025 season due to a school transfer from Zwolle High School to Many High School, Paris, also known as "P," has been demonstrating her abilities for her new school. Paris is a gifted and tenacious defender with swift reflexes, capable of effectively guarding most opponents. Her offensive capabilities are truly impressive; she skillfully manages defensive pressure without committing turnovers, consistently converts deep three-point shots from beyond the arc, and possesses an exceptional talent for driving to the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["946175"],"_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-68fa7070aa82e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='946175' first='Asia' last='Bell'], Asia, the top-ranked player in the class of 2028 at Zachary High School, captivates audiences with her exceptional basketball skills whenever she steps onto the court. She demonstrates remarkable scoring versatility, adeptly scoring on fast breaks, sinking three-point shots, executing post-up plays under the rim, and hitting fadeaway jump shots from mid-range. She is indeed a thrilling player to observe on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["879850"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1350149,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-68fa7070aa8dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Annie Thweat, Zwolle High's power forward, is an absolute beast on the court. Her height gives her a huge edge, making her an elite rim protector who swats shots left and right, making offensive players think twice about driving to the basket. She's also a fantastic rebounder, getting most of her points from offensive boards and second-chance opportunities. Plus, Annie has a super smooth mid-range game, sinking shots with hardly any effort, Annie has added range to her bag shooting three-pointers when she has the opportunity Annie has amazing court vision for a big and understanding of the game which is amazing to watch.</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":1350160,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Bailey Caskey","_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":"5'5u0022","_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":"Ebarb High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='716092' first='The' last='Louisiana Goats']","_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-68fa7070aa9cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bailey Caskey, a senior in the class of 2026, is Ebarb High School's starting point guard. She's a fantastic leader on the court, super vocal, and communicates really well with her teammates – a true floor general. Bailey can score from anywhere on the floor; she can drive and dance her way to the rim, drawing fouls, or sink threes from beyond the arc. Bailey has a soft touch with a floater, and her footwork is on another level compared to her peers. On defense, she's super aggressive, forcing turnovers with her sneaky hands and pickpocket abilities. She's a fun and exciting player to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1350362"],"_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-68fa7070aaaa9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1350362' first='Sariah' last='Shannon'], a junior playing as a SG/SF for Haughton High School, has made remarkable progress in her basketball journey. Having only begun competitive basketball in her freshman year, she has quickly become a must-watch player in her area. Sariah has dedicated herself to honing her basketball abilities, demonstrating a relentless work ethic on the court. Her unwavering attitude is evident on both offense and defense. Offensively, Sariah is a highly accurate shooter, rarely missing a shot, and her ability to move without the ball and set screens is truly exceptional. Defensively, she exhibits a high motor, consistently playing hard and diligently fighting for rebounds for her team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->