Underpraised Senior Guards Ready To Make A Statement This Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season here, many times the top players are being mentioned. However today, the goal of this article is to shed some light on some of the seniors who aren't covered as much. Below are a handful of '26 names are all quite important to their squads. These are 5 underappreciated senior guard talents so far that could make a statement this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Throughout this week, Prep Girls Hoops subscriptions are 50% off when using the code </em>BlackFriday2025.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["1237357"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6923a8cd5d82c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1237357' first='Talya' last='Walker'] | CG | Cranston West</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Walker is a spirited guard that's willing to compete each game. Talya uses her hardnose attributes to make plays on both ends of the floor. Her quick feet allow her to beat most players to the spot and that can make all the difference. Walker is always hustling to those 50/50 balls plus she's a leader. In her last season, she'll be ready to get after it and help pilot Cranston West. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["481358"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6923a8cd5d854"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='481358' first='Grace' last='Mik'] (2026) | 5'6 SG | Lyman Hall </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last year Grace showed how impactful she could be by being named All-SCC. She had great showings as a junior and put herself on the map through AAU as well. Her tough nature as well as businesslike approach makes the senior one to watch through the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["813608"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6923a8cd5d872"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='813608' first='Izabelle' last='Payne'] (2026) | 5'10 PG | Keene </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Payne is a bigger guard that plays well out of the triple threat, letting her exercise many options on the catch. She utilizes her body well, has a soft touch on floaters and knocks down open shots. She isn't a player that takes away from others either. Keene will reap the benefits of this hardworking senior's efforts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["457464"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6923a8cd5d8c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='457464' first='Julia' last='Fernandes'] (2026) | SG | Carver </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Julia has been known for her intense matchup defense. She's regularly tasked with putting a halt to primary scorers and has no problems doing so. Fernandes can also provide reliable outside shooting too. It's common to see her sprinting back after a made basket to attend to her assignment. With the amount of versatility she provides, she shouldn't be overlooked. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["635534"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6923a8cd5d8df"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='635534' first='Jalisa' last='Matthews'] (2026) | 5'6 CG | Granby </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A sweet lefty that can shift the momentum of the game. Her fast pace, ability to absorb contact, reliability at the stripe and solid 3-point shot provides a true boost to her team. Matthews can get going in a hurry and is certainly capable of ramping up her outputs to an even larger degree this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->