<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>When players begin making noticeable impacts early in their high school careers—especially within smaller programs—it often sets the foundation for sustained success in the years that follow. Underclassmen who step into meaningful roles quickly can shape the identity of a team and help build momentum that lasts well beyond a single season. In 2A this year, a handful of sophomores have already started carving out those roles, showing the talent and confidence to influence games against more experienced competition. Here's a look at some of the players in the 2A classification who are just beginning to make their mark as members of the sophomore class.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:heading -->
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">MVP</h2>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1310851"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1797049,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-69aa1130763c2"} -->
<!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} -->
<p class="text-gray-700">Leading the charge for Kanab in their championship season, Kaycee delivered from start to finish, continuing to impact games even in the final moments of the title run. What made her season especially impressive wasn't just her skill set, but the level of influence she had at such a young age. Castagno played with confidence beyond her years, stepping into big moments and proving she could handle the pressure while helping guide Kanab to the top.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>12.7 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 3.8 apg, 3.5 spg (4th)</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|primary"}}}},"textColor":"primary"} -->
<p class="has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color"><strong>2A All-Tournament Team</strong></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='873330' first='Blakelie' last='Davies'] - Millard</h3>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>19.3 ppg, 3.1 apg, 2.3 spg</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Team leader and impactful season. Led her team into the semifinals. 830 career points thus far as a sophomore. 77% FT shooting.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1308537' first='Ruby' last='Lurth'] - Beaver</h3>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>14.7 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.2 spg, 1.3 bpg</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>Beaver's primary scorer - helping end their great year with stat contributions across the board.</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1092157' first='Lilliana' last='Nolan'] - Maeser Prep</h3>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>5 spg (1st), 14 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2 apg</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1696936' first='Daniela' last='Jimenez-Ferrari'] - Freedom Prep Academy</h3>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p>19.4 ppg</p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} -->
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1240628' first='Kenaddie' last='Anderson'] - Millard</h3>
<!-- /wp:heading -->
<!-- wp:paragraph -->
<p></p>
<!-- /wp:paragraph -->
When players begin making noticeable impacts early in their high school careers—especially within smaller programs—it often sets the foundation for sustained success in the years that follow. Underclassmen who step into meaningful roles quickly can shape the identity of a team and help build momentum that lasts well beyond a single season. In 2A this year, a handful of sophomores have already started carving out those roles, showing the talent and confidence to influence games against more experienced competition. Here's a look at some of the players in the 2A classification who are just beginning to make their mark as members of the sophomore class.
HEIGHT
5'7"
POS
PF/CG
CLASS
2028
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue Reading
Already a subscriber?
Log in