Sophomore Thursday - Top Standouts

Hello ladies and gentlemen, it is November 25, 2025, and that signifies Sophomore Thursday. On this occasion, we at Prep Girl Hoops would like to dedicate some time to recognize and highlight some of the most promising talents in the class of 2028. While Louisiana boasts numerous young and gifted athletes, today we wish to focus our attention on these remarkable and diligent young women who have consistently given their all on the basketball court. Allow me to introduce you We would like to acknowledge the efforts of several talented young women representing various high schools. These individuals include [player_tooltip player_id='980297' first='Paris' last='Palacio'] from Many High School, [player_tooltip player_id='946175' first='Asia' last='Bell'] and [player_tooltip player_id='946191' first='Kennedi' last='Whitfield'] from Zachary High School, [player_tooltip player_id='879850' first='Annie' last='Thweatt'] from Zwolle High School, [player_tooltip player_id='947754' first='Evie' last='West'] from West Monroe High School, [player_tooltip player_id='1143966' first='Bella' last='Hunnicutt'] from Simpson High School, Molli Thibodeaux from Midland High School. They have all dedicated significant effort to their craft. We invite you to review their player evaluations, which are provided below. Thank you for your attention.   Did you miss my most recent article? You can access it via Link   <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/12/team-chemistry-shines-as-lady-kats-find-their-rhythm-on-the-court/"></a><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/12/team-chemistry-shines-as-lady-kats-find-their-rhythm-on-the-court/">Team Chemistry Shines as Lady Kats Find Their Rhythm on The Court | Prep Girls Hoops</a>   <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2025/12/no-quarter-given-as-lady-pirates-sink-the-competition/">No Quarter Given as Lady Pirates Sink the Competition | Prep Girls Hoops</a>   You are welcome to follow me on Instagram or X at @Coachlathan for additional content or upcoming announcements.    [player_tooltip player_id='980297' first='Paris' last='Palacio'], also known as P is a combo guard wearing number 0 for the Lady Tigers at Many High School, has made a remarkable return to the basketball court. After missing some time last year due to a school transfer and an early-season absence, Paris has been a significant presence on the floor. When she plays, she is known for her tenacious defense, effectively "locking down" ball handlers and forcing turnovers. Paris embraces challenges, regardless of position or mismatch, and consistently performs at a high level. Offensively, Paris is a versatile three-level scorer, with much of her impact coming from beyond the arc or driving to the rim. Her ball-handling skills are exceptional; she is adept with both her left and right hands. Recently, she has shown a preference for driving to her left, successfully converting several contested "and-1" plays with that hand. Paris is a highly skilled player to watch, with ample time to further develop her game and refine minor aspects.     [player_tooltip player_id='879850' first='Annie' last='Thweatt'], a center/power forward for the Zwolle High School Mighty Hawks, has truly begun to excel after gaining more experience on the court. Her impressive performance has led to her nomination for Player of the Week by the Shreveport Times. In a recent game I observed, Annie demonstrated exceptional dominance in the paint, scoring with remarkable ease. She showcased her versatility by successfully executing mid-range shots and fadeaways near the rim, concluding the night with an impressive 28 points, 4 blocks, and 3 steals. Annie is undoubtedly a promising prospect with considerable skill. While she is capable of handling the ball when necessary, dedicated practice during the summer to further develop her ball-handling and footwork would undoubtedly elevate her game, making her a formidable challenge for her peers and solidifying her potential as a top player.     [player_tooltip player_id='946175' first='Asia' last='Bell'], a distinguished player for Zachary High School, wears number 3 for the Lady Broncos. She is recognized as one of the top players in the state and within her class. Standing over 6 feet tall, Asia's height significantly contributes to her formidable presence on the court, with her skills and size being considerable advantages. Asia is a versatile three-level scorer, though she particularly excels at driving to the rim and drawing fouls, demonstrating strong finishing abilities. She consistently scores at least 15 points per game, averages approximately 3 to 5 blocks per game, and secures about 7 to 15 rebounds per game. These statistics frequently result in her achieving a double-double in most games. Additionally, Asia is a 2025 state champion. She is a diligent and physically adept player, making her a valuable asset to any team, and any program would be fortunate to have such a skilled individual. Asia is also known as a wonderful and humble teammate, exhibiting great unselfishness and excellent communication both on and off the court.     [player_tooltip player_id='946191' first='Kennedi' last='Whitfield'] playing for Zachary high School wearing number 23 for the Lady broncos playing shooting guard. Kennedi is someone who you want to control the floor she is an elite ball handler with great skill to get her shot off from any wear and the ability to create space and keep the defense off balance she is great catch and shoot shooter and possess a good basketball IQ and court vision. on the other side of the ball, she is a ball hawk always putting herself in the right place at the right time and forcing turnovers and playing lock down D she fly's all over the court. Kennedi is a state champion of 2025. Kennedi player hard every second in every courter giving it her all and playing physical and strong taken on all changers.     Molli Thibodeaux, also known as MJ, is a point guard for the Midland High School Lady Rebels. MJ is an exceptional floor general for her team, demonstrating the ability to advance the ball effectively and maintaining composure under on-ball pressure. She is skilled at passing and setting up her teammates for easy scores. MJ possesses excellent court vision and a high basketball IQ. She is a proficient scorer from all three levels on the court, and even when she doesn't have possession of the ball, she actively moves off-ball to position herself for scoring opportunities or to assist her teammates. MJ is a complete player on both ends of the court, consistently applying the same level of effort on defense. She hustles diligently for loose balls and turnovers, and she applies significant on-ball pressure to opposing ball handlers, denying them space or relief. MJ is a considerable threat and a valuable asset to her team.     [player_tooltip player_id='1143966' first='Bella' last='Hunnicutt'], a power forward for Simpson High School's Lady Broncos, is a state champion from 2025. Bella and her teammates are highly skilled and are performing exceptionally well this season, with a strong possibility of achieving a repeat championship. Bella primarily excels in the paint, demonstrating excellent post-play and footwork. She is also proficient at screen and cut plays, and is a highly unselfish player with exceptional passing abilities and court vision. Furthermore, Bella is an effective communicator and leader on the court. Her physical and strong style of play makes her an excellent rim protector, capable of easily boxing out opponents and controlling the paint due to her strength.     [player_tooltip player_id='947754' first='Evie' last='West'], a small forward/shooting guard for the West Monroe High School Lady Rebels, is considered one of the state's premier players. Her exceptional skill set is truly remarkable. Standing over 6 feet tall, Evie's impressive height, combined with her extended reach and athletic prowess, sets her apart. She demonstrates an extraordinary ability to successfully make shots from various positions on the court, and her ball-handling skills are truly impressive. Evie plays with remarkable confidence, fearlessly driving to the basket and consistently finishing strong despite contact. She is an elite finisher and possesses excellent footwork, which she utilizes to create space and execute plays effectively. On the defensive end, she is a formidable presence, aggressively pursuing rebounds and excelling as both a defender and a rim protector. Facing Evie and her team is consistently a challenging experience for opponents.

Hello ladies and gentlemen, it is November 25, 2025, and that signifies Sophomore Thursday. On this occasion, we at Prep Girl Hoops would like to dedicate some time to recognize and highlight some of the most promising talents in the class of 2028. While Louisiana boasts numerous young and gifted athletes, today we wish to focus our attention on these remarkable and diligent young women who have consistently given their all on the basketball court. Allow me to introduce you We would like to acknowledge the efforts of several talented young women representing various high schools. These individuals include Paris Palacio Paris Palacio 5'5" | PG/SG Many | 2028 LA from Many High School, Asia Bell Asia Bell 6'1" | SF Zachary | 2028 State LA and Kennedi Whitfield Kennedi Whitfield 5'8" | SG Zachary | 2028 State LA from Zachary High School, Annie Thweatt Annie Thweatt 6'0" | PF Zwolle | 2028 State LA from Zwolle High School, Evie West Evie West 6'0" | SF/SG West Monroe | 2028 State LA from West Monroe High School, Bella Hunnicutt Bella Hunnicutt 5'9" | PF/SG Simpson | 2028 State LA from Simpson High School, Molli Thibodeaux from Midland High School. They have all dedicated significant effort to their craft. We invite you to review their player evaluations, which are provided below. Thank you for your attention.