Who Were the Standout 2027 Forwards at the Higbee-CBU Shootout

Earl Austin June 8, 2026 @ 05:12 PM

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at Class of 2027 forwards who caught our attention at the Higbee-CBU Shootout, which was held at Central Bible College in Moberly.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/06/IMG_2065_d87645.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1867325" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='848783' first='Ella' last='Goodrich'] (Knob Noster): It was our first time watching this talented point guard in action and she was impressive in all facets of the game. She has been a consistent 20-point scorer the past few seasons and we could see why. The southpaw sharpshooter has an impressive shooting stroke that extends well beyond the 3-point line. She is also tough on the drive as she was scoring on downhill drives with good strength. She does a good job of making her teammates better with her playmaking ability. She was setting them up with some nifty passes in traffic. She is also active on the defensive end with quick hands to be disruptive.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/06/IMG_2029.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1867328" /></figure>   [player_tooltip player_id='1308673' first='Elliott' last='Utterback'] (Van Far): We watched this 5'7" guard at the Lindenwood Team Camp last year and was impressed with her ability to score in a variety of ways. Not much has changed over the course of a year. She is still an impressive bucket-getter who can score at all three levels. She has a nice pull up jumper in the lane and she was also knocking down 3-pointers off the catch. She also played well off the ball and scored off her good cutting ability. She is not in a rush as she plays at her own pace to get things done.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/06/IMG_2031.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1867329" /></figure>   Kenya Jones (Van Far): A 5'8" guard who has the athleticism to make a lot of things happen. As the games went on she got more confident and more assertive on offense. She has some nice drives downhill of the high ball screen which led to baskets. She also hit an open 3-pointer. She was just an impressive on the defensive end as she utilized her athletic ability and activity.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/06/IMG_2028.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1867330" /></figure>   Mylee Keller (Van Far): A 5'6" point guard who did an impressive job of running the show for her team. She is quick and she did a good job of pushing the pace to see what advantages she could get. She made a lot of nice passes of her dribble penetration with her keen court vision. She also made some good entries into the low post for buckets.   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/06/IMG_2091.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1867331" /></figure>   Kiersten Defreitas (Moberly): A 5'7" guard who has good speed on the dribble and displayed the ability to turn the corner and get into the lane. When she got the opportunity to get into transition, she was a good finisher when she went on the attack. She also hitting open shots from 3-point range.

Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at Class of 2027 forwards who caught our attention at the Higbee-CBU Shootout, which was held at Central Bible College in Moberly.