Battleground in the Zou Standout 2030 Forwards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri got a sneak peek of the future with a look at some talented Class of 2030 standouts at last weekend's Battleground in the Zou event in Columbia.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Many of these kiddos were playing a year up at 15U and a few were playing at 16U.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1826449,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/IMG_0501_d0d644.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1826449"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bristol Williams (TLC): A very talented post player who is close to 6'0" who I was told was headed to Skyline, who is a small school power in the SWMO area. She has good fundamentals, along with good balance and footwork in the low post. She was wheeling and dealing and getting buckets with either hand. She is a good athlete who high points rebounds. She also has a nice turnaround jumper in the lane. She also runs the court well in transition. Very impressive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1826914,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/IMG_0532.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1826914"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1242954' first='Maggie' last='Brittingham'] (Phenom St Joseph's 16U): A 5'8" forward who was playing two years up at 16U and more than holding her own. Actually, she was putting in some work in the low post against some much taller girls. Her footwork was excellent as she scored on spin moves and up and under moves inside. She was also driving it well from the perimeter. She was very patient and she didn't let herself get sped up. She will attend Benton next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1826915,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/IMG_0507.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1826915"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaliyah Steele (Rise and Reign): A 5'9" forward who was having a solid game before having to leave early with an injury. I was very impressed with what I saw in the limited time she had on the court. She is strong physically and she plays with a nice combination of power and finesse. She will catch the ball at the high post and attack off the dribble. She knows how to get into the body of defenders and draw contact. She can also operate in the pick and roll off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1826916,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/IMG_0542.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1826916"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blakely Brittingham (Phenom St Joseph's 16U): A 5'8" small forward who can play just about anywhere on the court. She is very comfortable handling the ball as she can drive it or find the open teammate on the move. She can also knock down shots from the perimeter with nice shooting form. Like her twin sister Maggie, she was playing up two years a 16U and doing well. She will be attending Benton next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1826918,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/IMG_0483.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1826918"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1826204' first='Trinity' last='Griffin'] (Phenom 15U Stovall): A 5'8 wing player from Wentzville Liberty who is strong and plays very aggressive against taller players. Her motor was always running and she rebounds the ball very well. She also handled the ball in the open court very well as she could attack in the lane or drop a nice dime off to a cutting teammate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>******<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1826919,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/IMG_0490.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1826919"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1277024' first='Amelia' last='Tolch'] (Phenom 15U: A 5'10" small forward who will be headed to Whitfield. She is a talented young player with a versatile skill set. She is a good secondary ball handler and she also attacks with tenacity. She can also shoot it from the perimeter effectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->