2026 Rankings Update: Notable Risers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The most recent [and final] update saw a ton of movement with prospects ascending up the rankings thanks to a successful senior season. Statements were made this winter as their respective stocks soared. We take a look at the biggest risers inside the Top 100 of this senior class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='870560' first='Priyanka' last='Ponnam'] | Blair</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #20 | Previous Rank: #32</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A strong, versatile game made for a team-high average of 12.9 PPG to go with 5.9 RPG, 2.8 APG &amp; 2.0 SPG. She posed matchup problems for so many opponents on the schedule with her ability to post up and pop from 3. She sank a team-high forty-six triples, good for two per game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559069' first='Jordyn' last='Hollawell'] | Manasquan</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #23 | Previous Rank: #61</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An extraordinary breakout year saw Jordyn transform into one of the most talented guards in the state. Super savvy play led Squan to a Group 2 state title while averaging career-high numbers across the board; 14.1 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.7 APG &amp; 2.7 SPG. A relentless two-way game put this team on her back when they needed it most, guiding them to a 26-win season and etching her name in the history books.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='789537' first='Jalyn' last='Moore'] | Gloucester Catholic </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #30 | Previous Rank: #41</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jalyn saved her best for last, with a breakout senior campaign that helped the Rams win their first state title in forty-three years. The electric guard averaged 13.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.4 APG &amp; 1.6 SPG, putting forth strong performances against the best teams on the schedule. She also recorded her first career double-double vs Gloucester Tech and four 20+ point games, including a career-high 26 points vs Clearview.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='719416' first='Scarlet' last='LeVake'] | Red Bank Catholic</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #31 | Previous Rank: #50</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scarlet's 6'2" frame and stout defense played a big role in RBC's state title run. She more than doubled her stats from last season, averaging 5.3 PPG &amp; 4.7 RPG in thirty-two games. She showed tremendous growth and poise under pressure, never letting the moment overwhelm her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601333' first='Megan' last='Logan'] | Westfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #41 | Previous Rank: #88</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Megan averaged career-highs in every statistical category across the board; 12.0 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 2.9 APG, 3.9 BPG &amp; 1.8 SPG. One of the most versatile players in this senior class, her tenacious inside-out offense and defense led the Blue Devils to a sectional chip and an appearance in the Group 4 state final. She recorded eight double-doubles and three 20+ point games, including a career-high 27 vs Snyder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601329' first='Briana' last='Holt'] | University</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #52 | Previous Rank: #82</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6'3" center averaged a double-double in her senior campaign and led the Phoenix back to familiar territory, a sectional finals appearance. She led them in points and rebounds en-route to averages of 17.0 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 1.0 APG &amp; 1.2 SPG in thirty games and was one of the most dominant true bigs in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263031' first='Megan' last='Henn'] | New Providence</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An explosive senior year saw career-best numbers in points and rebounds, with season averages of 10.3 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.7 APG &amp; 1.2 SPG. A team-high sixty-five triples helped the Pioneers to a 29-win season, a sectional chip and an appearance in the Group 1 state final.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559035' first='Kayla' last='Navarro'] | St. Thomas Aquinas</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>New Rank: #80 | Previous Rank: #130</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A locked-in two-way game helped STA to an undefeated run in the GMC, a conference tournament title and a sectional semifinals appearance. Kayla had the best season of her high school career, posting 9.5 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 4.5 APG &amp; 2.6 SPG through thirty-one games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->