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2026-27 Preview: Southeast 1B League

2026-27 Preview: Southeast 1B League
PGH scout previews the Kansas Class 5A Championship Game.
Will Tender
Will Tender April 27, 2026 @ 07:14 PM
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Ellie Collier
Ellie Collier 5'7" | PG | 2029
WA
<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["928992"],"_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-69efd30a5e2ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">As a freshman,&nbsp;<strong>Ellie Collier</strong>&nbsp;didn't just arrive—she took over. Earning&nbsp;<strong>League MVP honors</strong>, she quickly became one of the most dynamic offensive players in the league.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collier is the definition of a&nbsp;<strong>three-level scorer</strong>, capable of hurting defenses from beyond the arc, in the midrange, and at the rim. What sets her apart is her&nbsp;<strong>explosive first step</strong>, allowing her to consistently beat defenders off the dribble. Once she gets downhill, she's decisive—always in attack mode.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Her advanced feel for the game stands out, especially for such a young player. She reads defenders well, recognizing angles and exploiting positioning with confidence. Combine that with her ability to&nbsp;<strong>shoot at a high level</strong>, and you get a player defenses simply struggle to contain.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Grace Perry","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oakesdale","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efd30a5e48a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A&nbsp;<strong>1st Team All-League selection</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Grace Perry</strong>&nbsp;brings versatility that impacts every phase of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Offensively, she's a player who can&nbsp;<strong>score in a variety of ways</strong>, but what makes her especially valuable is that she doesn't need the ball to be effective. She moves well without it, finding opportunities through timing and awareness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively is where Perry truly shines. Her&nbsp;<strong>length and mobility</strong>&nbsp;allow her to guard multiple positions, making her a matchup problem for opposing teams. She covers ground quickly in help situations and consistently shows a high basketball IQ, anticipating plays and rotating effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She's the type of player who might not always dominate headlines—but her impact is felt in every possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Megan Crider","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oakesdale","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efd30a5e59e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another&nbsp;<strong>1st Team All-League performer</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Megan Crider</strong>&nbsp;is the steady hand every team needs at point guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A&nbsp;<strong>crafty left-hander</strong>, Crider excels at running the offense with poise and control. She's a&nbsp;<strong>true floor general</strong>, capable of managing tempo and making the right reads under pressure. Her ability to&nbsp;<strong>get teammates involved</strong>&nbsp;stands out—whether it's through direct assists or connective passing that keeps the offense flowing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>But she's far from one-dimensional. Crider can&nbsp;<strong>score when needed</strong>, knocking down shots and attacking the rim effectively. What defines her most, though, is her consistency. She plays with a calm confidence, always aware of who has the hot hand and how to exploit defensive weaknesses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She doesn't just play the game—she&nbsp;<strong>orchestrates it</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kyra Brantner","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Garfield-Palouse","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efd30a5e6a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With over&nbsp;<strong>1,000 career points</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Kyra Brantner</strong>&nbsp;has long been a cornerstone for Garfield-Palouse, and her&nbsp;<strong>1st Team All-League</strong>&nbsp;selection reflects her all-around excellence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brantner plays with&nbsp;<strong>relentless energy and heart</strong>, making her a force on both ends of the floor. Offensively, she scores with authority—attacking the basket and finishing strong. She's comfortable both&nbsp;<strong>handling the ball and playing off it</strong>, which makes her adaptable within any system.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively, she's&nbsp;<strong>tenacious</strong>, bringing intensity and physicality every possession. Her athleticism allows her to stay in front of opponents, while her understanding of the game helps her anticipate and disrupt plays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She's the kind of player every coach trusts—<strong>tough, skilled, and always competing</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Avery Blank","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Tekoa-Rosalia","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69efd30a5e787"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Avery Blank</strong>&nbsp;made a statement in her first season, earning&nbsp;<strong>1st Team All-League honors as a freshman</strong>—a rare and impressive feat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blank proved to be a&nbsp;<strong>consistent scorer</strong>, contributing across the stat sheet throughout the year. She can&nbsp;<strong>shoot the ball effectively</strong>, highlighted by a standout performance where she knocked down four three-pointers in a single game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Beyond shooting, she showed the ability to&nbsp;<strong>attack the rim</strong>, handle the ball, and navigate defensive pressure. Her poise stands out—she doesn't play like a freshman. Instead, she demonstrates confidence, athleticism, and a strong understanding of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Opposing defenses quickly learned they had to account for her at all times, and she responded by continuing to produce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Ellie Collier

Ellie Collier

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Ellie
Collier PG
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2029
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5'7"
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Garfield-Palouse
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WA
2026-27 Preview: Southeast 1B League
As a freshman, Ellie Collier didn’t just arrive—she took over. Earning League MVP honors, she quickly became one of the most...
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