We Welcome Back These Standouts to the Court

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2025-26 high school season was played without some talented players who were out with injuries. After missing the season we are welcoming them back to the court. We've had a chance to see some of them this summer and we look forward to to seeing them during the high school season.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1882619,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/IMG_2949.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1882619" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='777605' first='Amaya' last='Manuel'] (Lift for Life): The 5'7 2027 point guard was the No. 1 player in the class statewide and a top 50 national prospect at the time of her injury. She is a talented playmaking guard who scores at all three levels while playing both ends of the court with tenacity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1220897,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/03/IMG_1084.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1220897" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='803071' first='Cara' last='Manuel'] (Lift for Life): The 5'7 2027 guard played the early portion of the season before her season ended injury. She is a high energy player who excels on the defensive end. She is also a capable ball handler who can shoot it from 3-point range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1882623,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/IMG_3790.jpeg?w=520" alt="" class="wp-image-1882623" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Screenshot</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='848986' first='Brooklyn' last='Brandon'] (Kickapoo): The 5'9 2027 forward has been back in action with the Stingers Basketball Association after missing the season with a knee injury, which she suffered in April of last year. She is very skilled on the perimeter and she uses her strength to her advantage at both ends of the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1268064,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/IMG_4490.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1268064" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='631765' first='Ava' last='Pratt'] (St Michael the Archangel): The 6'1 2027 forward returned to action for the first time last week after missing the past 5-6 months with an ACL injury, suffered in the middle of the season. She is a versatile three-level scorer who can play virtually all five positions on the court. She is a tremendous downhill driver who can also hit 3-pointers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1882624,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/07/IMG_2796.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1882624" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='893576' first='Lily' last='Harper'] Jackson: The 5'9 2028 forward missed the Indians Final Fiur season with a knee injury. With her return Jackson gets back a versatile player who is strong enough to play inside but who also excels on the perimeter with her ball handling and terrific passing skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->