McDonald’s All American Game: West Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2026 <strong>McDonald's All-American Game</strong> took place in <strong>Arizona</strong> for the first time at <strong>Desert Diamond Arena</strong> in <strong>Glendale</strong>. The West had plenty of individual pieces that showed next-level tools. Coached by <span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px">legendary<strong> Gilbert</strong></span> <strong>Mesquite</strong> (AZ) coach <strong>Candace Gonzales, </strong>this group had stretches where their depth, toughness<strong>,</strong> and versatility popped — especially through the first three quarters.<br><br><br><br>Here's a breakdown of some of the West standouts:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1355226"],"_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-69cde2846c9c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lizzy gave the West solid point guard play, finishing with six points while facilitating and keeping the offense organized. She made good reads, didn't turn it over much, and played with composure. She's not overly flashy, but she's effective — and that matters. She understands pace, gets her team into sets, and can knock down shots when needed. A true floor general type that coaches trust. Spaight will be attending the University of Texas at Austin. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["574428"],"_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-69cde2846ca3b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kenna showed her versatility and activity on both ends. She contributed across the board, rebounding her position well and running the floor in transition. She's one of those players who doesn't always dominate the stat sheet but consistently makes winning plays. Her size on the wing, combined with her motor, gives her a lot of value — especially in up-tempo systems. Woliczko will be attending the University of Iowa in the fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["435687"],"_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-69cde2846ca8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Big Oh was one of the West's more impactful players on the floor despite modest scoring. She finished with eight points, nine rebounds, and multiple defensive plays, showing her ability to control the interior. She rebounded outside her area and protected the rim (2 blocks). She also participated in the Sprite Jamfest dunk contest, advancing to the finals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["329351"],"_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-69cde2846cacf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crittendon played with toughness and physicality all night. She finished efficiently in a limited number of minutes (11 points) and made her presence felt, attacking the glass and converting at the rim. What stood out most was her motor — she didn't shy away from the moment and consistently brought energy. She projects as a player who can carve out a role early at the next level because of that effort, and of course, her shooting touch. She will be attending the University of Texas at Austin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["317337"],"_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-69ce9cd443ad8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Addy does as she does and found a way to impact the game on limited touches. She helped spark a first-half run by getting out, filling the lanes, and being aggressive. She was very effective on the glass, especially on the offensive end. She also contributed on defense, collecting 2 steals and several deflections. She will be attending the University of Texas at Austin in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->