6 Sophomore Stat-Stuffers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These players are kicking off their sophomore seasons on a high note and have already posted stat-stuffing performances early in the 2025–2026 campaign. Here is six names to watch closely as the season progresses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["881424"],"_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-694313d892ad3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tates Creek holds a 3–2 record on the season, led by standout forward [player_tooltip player_id='881424' first='Koko' last='Castle'], who is averaging a team-leading 17.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. She has recorded double-digit points and rebounds in every game so far, including a monster 30-point, 15-rebound performance against Paris. Castle has made a major impact in the paint on both ends of the floor and has also done a solid job getting her teammates involved, making her the engine behind the Lady Commodores' early success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["978237"],"_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-694313d892b5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bishop Brossart is off to a stellar 6–0 start, and <em>super sophomore</em> [player_tooltip player_id='978237' first='Kylie' last='Smith'] is a major reason why. She leads the team in scoring at 20 points per game, while also averaging 6.5 rebounds. Smith has already turned in several eye-catching performances, including 27 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals against Dixie Heights, followed by 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 steals versus Lloyd Memorial.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["785374"],"_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-694313d892bb8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Top 2028 shooting guard prospect [player_tooltip player_id='785374' first='Addison' last='Yates'] delivered her best performance of the early season this past weekend, pouring in a game-high 29 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, knocking down three triples, and going 10-of-13 from the free-throw line in a 67–50 win over Bullitt East. Boyle County improves to 5–1 on the season and will look to keep rolling as they host LaRue County on Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["902271"],"_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-694313d892c01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='902271' first='Payton' last='Bowman'] is off to a strong start in her sophomore campaign and has been a key piece for Grayson County, which remains perfect at 5–0 on the season. She opened the year with 19 points and 5 rebounds against Hancock County, followed by a breakout performance versus Ohio County where she poured in 20 points and went a perfect 5-of-5 from beyond the arc. Bowman continued her hot shooting at the Beaver Dam Classic, sinking four threes and finishing with 16 points against Muhlenberg County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["942595"],"_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-6943176c2ca61"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='942595' first='Cami' last='Duerson'] delivered a career performance against rival Madison Central, stepping up in a big way with 34 points while knocking down 8-of-12 from three and shooting an efficient 13-of-20 from the field to lead Madison Southern to a dominant 70–30 victory. The Lady Eagles will look to keep the momentum going as they take on Western Hills tomorrow, aiming to improve to 4–2 on the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057193"],"_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-6943192314ec7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Middlesboro star [player_tooltip player_id='1057193' first='Emily' last='Lambert'] is putting her scoring ability on full display, leading the Lady Jackets with 15.8 points per game. She turned in the best performance of her career last week against Lynn Camp, finishing with a game-high 28 points while shooting an efficient 12-of-19 from the field and 4-of-6 from distance. <em>(Featured Image)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->