3A and 4A Upper Class Rankings Risers to Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing to explore the updated 2027 and 2028 class rankings enjoy this look at notable risers in the 3A and 4A classifications. This post follows a view of the <a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/08/1a-and-2a-upper-class-rankings-risers-to-know/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2026/08/1a-and-2a-upper-class-rankings-risers-to-know/">1A and 2A class</a>. The 2027 season begins in less than two months and the game these talents have shown over the summer offers some insight into impactful players expected to appear in all-league and all-state teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1226930"],"_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-6a9ee0c601166"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After bumping up to 4A for the 2026 season the Chargers wrapped up their winning season with a sub-state loss to Bishop Miege. The returning Pioneer League first team and Sports In Kansas 4A honorable mention selection will be an important component in the team's success in 2027. Black made a big jump, 52 spots, to <strong>#169</strong> in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["932962"],"_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-6a9ee9a8aae41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of two Indians appearing on the 3A/4A top risers list is the top 3A prospect in the senior class. The Central Kansas League is brutal and the team's sub-state draw in 2026 included many of their league rivals. And while their 17-7 season ended with a loss to a strong Beloit squad Larned can be expected to be in the mix to escape in 2027 to reach the 3A state tournament. Crosby has been all-league, including first team in 2026, three years running. She also was once again named to various all-state teams by KBCA, KSHSAA and Sports In Kansas. Already holding a Washburn University offer Crosby will be a major factor in the Indians' success in 2027. She rose 30 spots to <strong>#28</strong> in the 2027 rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1802149"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1802146,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a9ee9a8aaea1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Trojans strong season ended a year ago with a sub-state loss to Hesston. And while Duran's only post-season honor was a honorable mention selection by the North Central Activities Association, she and teammate Kiah Samuelson showed me they are two of the most dynamic scorers in the league. Rising 36 spots to <strong>#164</strong> I suspect her play will boost her further. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1319158"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1921556,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a9ee9a8aaeed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rock Creek fought through a deep 4A East bracket to reach the state tournament. And while the team fell to perennial power Bishop Miege in the semi-finals the Mustangs gave the Stags everything they wanted. Rock Creek took care of regular season #1 ranked Wellington to finish third. Despite losing a starter to a move The Mustangs have everybody else back. Frazee, the two-time North Central Kansas League first team selection, is among the top players in the classification. She is also a unanimous, returning all-state selection. She advanced 52 spots to <strong>#27</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1216004"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1921560,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a9ee9a8aaf33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Advancing 24 positions to <strong>#167</strong> is this senior returner from the Trojans' 2026 and 2024 3A state tournament teams. She will be an experienced driver of the team's 2027 success. The two-time Crawford-Neosho-Cherokee League honorable mention selection also picked up KSHSAA and Sports In Kansas all-state honors last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1814276"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1921543,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a9ee9a8aaf78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Broncos 18 win season was ended quickly by Elsworth last March in one of the toughest sub-states in 3A. The big, talented group will again be one of best in the West in 2027 and will be led by the skilled post. A Hi Plains League first team selection also picked up KBCA and Sports In Kansas honorable mention honors while averaging in the mid-double figures. Look for her to have a big 2027. She advanced 41 spots to <strong>#144</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1268034"],"_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-6a9ee9a8aafb6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior Wildcat center advanced 16 spots to <strong>#44</strong>. A Central Kansas League honorable mention selection following last season Patry's game has matured substantially. She is becoming one of the top true centers in 3A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1105537"],"_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-6a9ee9a8aaffa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Randall-Hurt has emerged as one of the most dominant centers in 3A and her 54 spot climb to <strong>#51</strong> reflects it. Speed, size and handles in transition are among the factors that will make her among the most difficult match-ups in 3A. The two-time KSHSAA and Sports In Kansas honorable mention selection is a lock to make North Central Activities Association first team a third time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1216027"],"_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-6a9ee9a8ab039"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Seems, a two-time Mid-Continent League third team and KSHSAA and Sports In Kansas 3A honorable mention selection, was in the middle of the Panthers' 2025 2A state tournament run .500 season last season after the classification bump up. Having advanced 18 spots to <strong>#111</strong> the senior will provide experience leadership in 2027 for competitive team that has the ability to make a state tournament run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265647"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":1883262,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a9ee9a8ab078"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sleder is the second Larned talent on the top risers list, advancing 19 spots to <strong>#101</strong>. The Central Kansas League second team selection showed herself to be a bucket getter with a diverse game. The Indians are 3A legitimate contenders in 2027 and Sleder is among the reasons why. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["932993"],"_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-6a9ee9a8ab0b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After a terrific fourth place finish in the 2025 state tournament the Crusaders were eliminated in a sub-state final at the end of a .500 season. Following the season Tustian, one of two Buhler top risers, was named first team Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League first team. The athletic, aggressive talent who can provide instant offense will have a big role in the drive to another 4A state appearance. She advanced 15 spots to <strong>#113</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["932966"],"_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-6a9ee9a8ab0f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Voss is a second Crusader appearing on the top risers list, jumping 25 spots to <strong>#138</strong>. A tough, dangerous shooter she collected Sports In Kansas 4A honorable mention and Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League second team at the end of the 2026 season. A member of Buhler 2025 4A fourth place state tournament team she will be an important piece of the drive to return in 2027. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->