Exceptional Athletes - Class of 2029 Freshman Year

There are many talented young female athletes excelling in basketball throughout the parishes of Louisiana. The class of 2029 is particularly noteworthy as they conclude their freshman year of high school. Many of these players are preparing for AAU travel ball this summer, while others are diligently refining their skills and focusing on player development. I would like to highlight a few athletes who truly distinguished themselves during the 2025-2026 basketball season. Please scroll down to view each player's evaluation, starting with [player_tooltip player_id='1752552' first='Lauryn' last='Williams'], [player_tooltip player_id='1781238' first='Ella' last='Istre'], [player_tooltip player_id='1791616' first='Jayla' last='Carmouche'], Brookly White, and [player_tooltip player_id='1778409' first='Khloe' last='Watkins'].   Did you miss my most recent article? 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On February 10, 2026, she achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring 1,000 points in her high school career as a freshman, an honor that only a select few have attained in the history of the Sam Houston basketball program. This season, over 27 games, Lauryn has averaged 18.3 points, 1.6 assists, 5 rebounds, 3.2 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. Lauryn is recognized as an exceptional leader on the court and a valuable teammate, aspiring to advance her talents and skills to the next level. She demonstrates a strong work ethic both during games and in her personal life. Lauryn was named MVP 1st team All-District. Lauryn's career-high points in one game was 40 points.     [player_tooltip player_id='1781238' first='Ella' last='Istre'], who wears jersey number 33, is a small forward for the Lake Arthur High School Lady Tigers. Ella is a formidable presence both in the paint and from mid-range, utilizing her excellent footwork and court awareness. Standing at 6 feet tall, she effectively uses her size, skills, and resilience to drive to the basket and score forcefully at the rim. Defensively, Ella is equally impactful, consistently attentive to the ball, intercepting careless passes for easy coast-to-coast scores, protecting the rim with blocked shots, and applying strong on-ball pressure. She consistently achieves double-doubles. Ella reached a significant career milestone by scoring 1,000 points as a freshman and has been playing varsity since the 7th grade. During the 2025-2026 season, Ella averaged 20 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.3 steals, and 2 blocks per game. She is recognized as a 1st Team player in Division 6-2A.       [player_tooltip player_id='1791616' first='Jayla' last='Carmouche'] is a combo guard who plays for the Acadiana High School women's basketball team, known as the Lady Rams. Jayla, a member of the class of 2029, currently wears jersey number 5. She is an exceptional player with remarkable scoring prowess, demonstrating proficiency at all three levels of the game. Her abilities include successfully making deep three-point shots, executing effective shake-and-bake moves, and scoring at the rim, averaging 15.5 points per game. Additionally, Jayla is an excellent passer, averaging 3.5 assists per game. She is also a formidable presence on defense, averaging 4.5 steals per game this season and contributing 2.5 rebounds, showcasing her dedication to protecting her team's court. Jayla is recognized as one of the "BIG 3" freshman group in Acadiana, Louisiana, and was named to the All-District First Team for the 2025-2026 season.       [player_tooltip player_id='1312943' first='Brooklyn' last='White'] is a Power Forward/Center for the Lady Rams of Acadiana High School women's basketball program. She currently wears jersey #4 and is a member of the class of 2029. Brooklyn is recognized as one of the "Big 3" freshmen at Acadiana. She is a highly athletic basketball player, adept at operating in the paint and scoring through her aggressive play and footwork both inside and from mid-range. It is also important not to leave her open from beyond the arc, as she is capable of making shots from deep. Furthermore, Brooklyn can handle the ball when necessary. In my estimation, her defensive prowess is particularly outstanding; she is an elite rim protector who exhibits strong physicality in the paint and consistently battles for rebounds, creating second-chance opportunities for her team. Brooklyn frequently blocks shot attempts, having recorded 5 blocks in a single game. She is currently averaging 18.6 points and 9.3 rebounds.     [player_tooltip player_id='1778409' first='Khloe' last='Watkins'], who wears jersey number 11, is a small forward for the Lady Cowboys of Southwood High School and is a member of the class of 2029. Khloe was recognized with an Honorable Mention in the All-District 1-4A. She was an invaluable and pivotal player for her team this season, showcasing excellent ball-handling skills, the ability to drive to the basket, and exceptional court vision and awareness. She is a selfless player who consistently involves her teammates. It would be prudent not to leave Khloe open at the three-point line, as she is a formidable shooter. She is a promising and emerging talent for the Lady Cowboys, and her future appears very bright. On the defensive end, Khloe exhibits the same level of effort and passion, consistently pressuring the ball handler and contributing to rim protection.

There are many talented young female athletes excelling in basketball throughout the parishes of Louisiana. The class of 2029 is particularly noteworthy as they conclude their freshman year of high school. Many of these players are preparing for AAU travel ball this summer, while others are diligently refining their skills and focusing on player development. I would like to highlight a few athletes who truly distinguished themselves during the 2025-2026 basketball season. Please scroll down to view each player's evaluation, starting with Lauryn Williams Lauryn Williams 5'7" | PG Sam Houston | 2029 State LA , Ella Istre Ella Istre 6'0" | SF/SG Lake Arthur | 2029 State LA , Jayla Carmouche Jayla Carmouche 5'8" | CG Acadiana | 2029 State LA , Brookly White, and Khloe Watkins Khloe Watkins 5'10" | SF/SG Southwood | 2029 State LA .