2027 Prospects Exceeding Expectations: SoCal Edition

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Featured are standout juniors who are turning heads to begin the year. Every single prospect has shown noticeable improvement in comparison to last year. The time is now for coaches, fans, and peers to take notice!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Savannah Myles","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_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":"Westchester","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6939c0ef229be"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Savannah's</strong> aggressiveness and confidence continue to reach new heights. She helped lead Westchester to a 2nd place finish at the Battle @ the Beach Gold Division. Plays with a chip on her shoulder on both ends. <strong>Savannah</strong> makes things happen with the ball in her hands. She understands how to initiate contact and get to the line. Applies constant pressure and gets opposing guards in foul trouble. <strong>Savannah</strong> is at her best going downhill, but can knock it down from distance if you give her space. Four games with 20+ points thus far, including a 31pt outburst to go along with 10 rebounds and 6 steals. Exceptional 2-way ability (8 steals vs. Chaminade). Hidden gem based in the Los Angeles area. Fierce competitor and flat-out gamer!</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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":" Sophia Fernandez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"St. Bonaventure","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6939c0ef22af9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After 11 points per game as a sophomore, <strong>Sophia</strong> has more than doubled that amount thus far! She has been remarkably efficient from the field. <strong>Sophia</strong> has the all-around game to compliment her scoring prowess. Generates deflections at a high-level, facilitates for others, and routinely makes the right play. <strong>Sophia</strong> exploded for 37 points to give Dee Pinkard his first win as head coach of St. Bonaventure earlier this season. If she can keep up this pace and confidence as a scorer, expect St. Bonaventure to make some noise in the Division 3AA Southern Section.</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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Mckinley Hanlon","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cathedral Catholic","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6939c5c1f352e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Mckinley</strong> has proven to be an even better scorer, rebounder, and defender than she was a year ago. She only had two games last year with 3 or more blocks. She already has three such games by early December, including a 27 pt, 4 stl, 5 block masterpiece. <strong>Mckinley</strong> made 9 threes vs. Montgomery High School, and followed that up with 6 threes in the very next game vs. Torrey Pines. Both opponents are far from mediocre, so it is safe to say that <strong>Mckinley </strong>performs well when the lights are bright. The sharpshooter is an even better shooter now... an even better rebounder, defender, and all-around basketball player.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["773720"],"_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-6939da05bd06a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With more touches and a larger role, <strong>Dani's </strong>scoring opportunities have skyrocketed. She is averaging around 20 a game thus far (8ppg last year). One notable performance: 29 points on 11/14 shooting following the Thanksgiving holiday. <strong>Dani</strong> is a sharpshooter who is extremely efficient from the field. Elite 3&amp;D prospect who finds a way to contribute to winning in other areas. <strong>Dani</strong> has been a larger focal point in Ontario Christian's offense this year, and she has delivered. Her consistency and efficiency will do wonders throughout the season.</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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Amor Heredia","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_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":"Logan Memorial Education Campus","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6939c0ef22a6b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Amor Heredia</strong> is the best kept secret in all of San Diego! Two 40+ point performances, including a 53 pt, 5 assists, 6 steals masterpiece earlier last week. What makes <strong>Amor </strong>special is her relentless energy on both ends. Applies ample ball pressure and is hard to keep out of the paint offensively. Natural lead guard with versatility. Despite constant double and triple teams, <strong>Amor</strong> finds a way to make a play. Growing confidence and the ability to keep her team in the game by any means possible. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1262465"],"_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-6939c0ef22b4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Tatyana</strong> looks to be getting into a rhythm that will be hard to stop for opposing defenses. 31 points and 5 steals last game! Her reliability as a scorer makes her extremely valuable. You can now expect <strong>Tatyana</strong> to go for 20+ on a nightly basis. Nice combination of size, skill, and athleticism. After a solid sophomore season and hot start as a junior, opposing defenses have moved her to the top of their scouting report. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["843765"],"_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-6939c0ef22b90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Grace</strong> has been a dominant scorer, rebounder, and defender thus far. 78 total points in the span of two days last week (40 points Dec 4, 38 points Dec 5)! After standout freshman and sophomore campaigns, <strong>Grace</strong> has taken her game to another level! <strong>Grace's </strong>efficiency from the field is very impressive at nearly 30ppg. 3-level scorer who is hard to contain with the ball in her hands. She began junior year with a special debut: 22 points, 26 rebounds, 4 assists, 6 steals, 2 blocks! The natural scoring ability, all-around impact, and ideal length make her a legit Power 4 prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->