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Which Seniors Are Closing Their Careers with the Biggest Impact?

Which Seniors Are Closing Their Careers with the Biggest Impact?
Byron Xerxes Livsey
Byron Xerxes Livsey January 29, 2026 @ 12:13 PM
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Katherine Skinner
Katherine Skinner 5'10" | SF/SG | 2026
IL
Mazzy O’Brien
Mazzy O’Brien 5'9" | SG | 2026
IL
Lucy Kim
Lucy Kim 5'8" | PG/SG | 2026
IL
Trinity Jones
Trinity Jones 6'0" | SF | 2026
IL
Madelyn Kiper
Madelyn Kiper 6'0" | SF | 2026
IL
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">With more than half of their final season wrapped up, the past couple of months have shown what most seniors have been building toward throughout their careers, while others have just found their footing within the last year or two. Either way, a senior season is an emotional one. Some players lock in as they prepare for the next chapter, while others step back to enjoy the moment. I like to focus on the ones who hit another gear. Below are some of the top seniors who have left their mark. </h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514944"],"_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-697ba35232716"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>We might not see another HS prospect quite like Trinity for some time. A player who has simply been dominate everytime she touched the court, and with her final season being one of her best seasons.. its easy to say she's not looking to just enjoy it, she wants to win. From the athleticism, the defensive intensity, and the trust she shows her teammates have been great to see. Playoff Trinity is loading up.. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["839246"],"_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-697ba3523279a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Hinsdale Central's success this season has been built on strong coaching and players who know how to win, and Skinner embodies that approach. She brings both a winning mentality and a complete skill set that has directly impacted this program's success. She has improved in a ton of aspects of her game over the past couple of years, and it has really shown this season. Whether she's the focal point on offense or setting the tone on the defensive end with her energy, she's part of the duo driving this team into the playoffs.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["728415"],"_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-697ba352327f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Washington is in line to possibly take home the 3A state title, and behind this season's success is a group effort, but Mazzy stands out. If a big play needs to be made, you can definitely count on her to pull through, and if someone has to take the big shot, she won't hesitate to be that player. She notched 1k points earlier this month, and she is nowhere near done adding to that total. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["514893"],"_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-697ba35232843"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Kiper has taken on more responsibility this year for her program, while also raising her level of play. Whether it's more dominance on the boards or not settling for the jumper and using her athleticism to get to the rim, she has put this program in a position to be competitive in the postseason. </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["585667"],"_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-697ba35232894"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>Fremd has always been competitive, and heading into this season, the program lost a lot of talent, but a ton of players have stepped up, and Kim is among those. She has developed a true role for this program and has been a major key reason why Fremd will make some noise in the postseason. This kid has stayed ready until her number was called, and this season she has shown up.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With more than half of their final season wrapped up, the past couple of months have shown what most seniors have been building toward throughout their careers, while others have just found their footing within the last year or two. Either way, a senior season is an emotional one. Some players lock in as they prepare for the next chapter, while others step back to enjoy the moment. I like to focus on the ones who hit another gear. Below are some of the top seniors who have left their mark.

Clemson
Trinity Jones

Trinity Jones

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Trinity
Jones SF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Naperville Central
|
IL
Which Seniors Are Closing Their Careers with the Biggest Impact?
We might not see another HS prospect quite like Trinity for some time. A player who has simply...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Clemson
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Trinity Jones

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State: Illinois
School: Naperville Central
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
Katherine Skinner

Katherine Skinner

IL
SF/SG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2026
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Katherine
Skinner SF/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Hinsdale (Central)
|
IL
Which Seniors Are Closing Their Careers with the Biggest Impact?
Hinsdale Central’s success this season has been built on strong coaching and players who know how to win,...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
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Katherine Skinner

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State: Illinois
School: Hinsdale (Central)
Club: Pink Elite
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Mazzy O’Brien

Mazzy O’Brien

IL
SG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Mazzy
O’Brien SG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Washington
|
IL
Which Seniors Are Closing Their Careers with the Biggest Impact?
Washington is in line to possibly take home the 3A state title, and behind this season’s success is...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Mazzy O’Brien

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State: Illinois
School: Washington
Club: Mac Irvin Lady Fire
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Kent State
Madelyn Kiper

Madelyn Kiper

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Madelyn
Kiper SF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Minooka
|
IL
Which Seniors Are Closing Their Careers with the Biggest Impact?
Kiper has taken on more responsibility this year for her program, while also raising her level of play....
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Kent State
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Madelyn Kiper

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State: Illinois
School: Minooka
Club: M14 Hoops
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Lucy Kim

Lucy Kim

IL
PG/SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Lucy
Kim PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Fremd
|
IL
Which Seniors Are Closing Their Careers with the Biggest Impact?
Fremd has always been competitive, and heading into this season, the program lost a lot of talent, but...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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Lucy Kim

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State: Illinois
School: Fremd
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