Some Talented Southpaws of Note that We Have Watched

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at some talented left-handed players that we have had a chance to watch over the past few weeks of action. This group of seven players that we highlighted represent the different regions of the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1882952,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/IMG_3569.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1882952" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1117235' first='Shelby' last='Redd'] (TLC 17U): A 5'7" 2027 guard who has been one of the cornerstones of a Skyline team that has won two state championships and played in three state championship games in the past three seasons. She is a versatile offensive offensive threat who can score off slashing drives off the dribble and with good cutting off the ball. She can also knock down open jumpers from the perimeter. She is one of a group of talented SWMO area guards who are playing for the TL3 17U team during the summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1873957,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/06/IMG_2838.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1873957" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='808391' first='Elecea' last='Norman'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 17U EYC): A 5'6" point guard from Liberty who is one of the fastest guards in the state when she has the ball in her hands. She is a blur in the open court as she can go coast to coast for a layup at almost anytime. She is also capable of changing speeds and breaking down defenders off the dribble to score on the runner in the lane or the pull up jumper from mid-range. She can also hit the 3-pointer coming off a high ball screen in the pick and roll. She has received numerous offers from Division II programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1882955,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/IMG_3415.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1882955" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Levi Ament ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 17U Baggett): A 5'8" 2027 guard from Crocker who has been getting buckets from the moment she entered high school as a freshman. She is a tough three-level scorer who can hit that high arching jumper from 3-point range. She is also very good when she goes on the attack to score on drives and get herself to the free throw line. She shoots it well off the catch and she has the handles to create her own shot off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1257803,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/06/IMG_2903.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1257803" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='894062' first='Taylor' last='McCarty'] (Phee Elite 17U Bradley): A 5'10" 2027 forward from Fort Zumwalt South who is an excellent two-way player. Over the course of her career, she has developed from a strong low-post scorer into a three-level offensive threat. She uses her quick first step to beat defenders on the drive and she can also knock shots down from 3-point range. She has made herself quite a matchup problem for opposing defenses with her versatile skill set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1882959,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/IMG_3585_8b7b0a.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1882959" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1690613' first='Bella' last='Monaghan'] (MO Nets 17U): A 5'11" 2029 forward who is one of the top young prospects in the SEMO area. She immediately stepped into a starting role for a Doniphan team that advanced to the Class 4 state championship game. She is also playing up two levels at 17U with the Nets and she more than holds her own with the older players. She's a tough slasher who really drives it well from the high post. She also has a variety of moves to score in the low post and she can step out and knock down open 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":986697,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/09/IMG_6924.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-986697" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='765401' first='Abygail' last='Amberger'] (Phee Elite 17U Bradley): A 5'11" 2027 forward who has excellent positional size and athleticism. She is a versatile scoring threat with a smooth 3-point shooting stroke that can stretch the defense. She is also tough to stop on the drive when she gets the ball in her dominant left hand to get downhill. She can also handle the ball and facilitate offense with her passing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1882963,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/IMG_3692.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1882963" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='886563' first='Jordyn' last='Wray'] ([program_tooltip program_id='712694' first='Missouri' last='Phenom'] 16U STL-Green): A 5'7" 2028 point guard from Father Tolton who is a talented young prospect in the Mid-Missouri area. She gets downhill on the drive very effectively and she can also pull up and hit the 3-pointer if the defense backs off of her. She is very shifty with the ball as she can change speed and directions to keep defenders off balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->