A Key Player From Each NEPSAC Class A Team Pt. 3

The prep season is loading and there are some incredible teams constructed in what's known to be one of the best conferences in the country. NEPSAC Class A includes 21 teams. The players mentioned below are from Miss Porters, Newton Country Day, Sacred Heart, St. Paul's, Thayer, Winsor and Taft. This is the last segment of Class A players, below are the final 7 key players referenced from the remaining teams.    [player_tooltip player_id='491826' first='Isabel' last='Grube'] (2026) | 5'9 SG | Miss Porter's   A balanced and productive player that offers uniquely developed shots at the rim, yet still poses an extreme danger from the 3-point line. The 5'9 guard is a notable talent. Grube is able to hit shots off the dribble plus she's just as lethal in catch & shoot scenarios. Isabel uses quirky angles with the addition of foundational reverse pivots incorporated in her attacks. Grube finishes unconventional style layups and she's also an incredible cutter. Miss Porter's will feature her a ton in her junior campaign.     Samatha Ryan (2026) | PG/CG | Newton Country Day   A solid prospect that is coming into the season in a bigger role. The junior guard has great court awareness mixed with an astounding perception that allows her to easily distribute the ball. She's able to get others involved while consistently elevating the level of play of her teammates. Ryan has already been able to precisely delver passes on time dependably. She is looking to add to her natural ability to generate productive plays. Samatha will be spotlighted a good amount through Newton Country Day's season.     [player_tooltip player_id='1050171' first='Lucianna' last='Parrotta'] (2027) | 5'11 CG/Wing | Sacred Heart   Lucianna will be a pivotal player for Sacred Heart this season. She has a certain level of flare when she's in a primary ballhandling position and can legitimately play 3 positions skillfully. Parotta is expectational at pushing the pace. She has no problem getting into a footrace with anyone due to her incredible speed with the ball. The passing skills Lucianna has is also phenomenal. The 2027 guard is already a blossoming star. Sacred Heart's future is in good hands with a player like Parrotta there.     Rhya Wilson (2025) | 5'11 Wing | St. Paul's   The Nova Scotian wing brings tenacious driving skills to a very capable St. Paul's team this season. Wilson will attempt to fill the hole left behind by Ellie Pingree who was a 1000-point scorer from last year. She will have a chance to raise her production in an elevated role for the squad. Rhya is a long and agile wing that will not be denied from attacking the rim. She's a dynamic driver that penetrates the lane instinctively. The senior guard can surely be a key feature for the team this season.     [player_tooltip player_id='1005180' first='Ava' last='Palma'] (2025) | 5'6 CG/Wing | Thayer   Ava is versatile player that can create for herself with skillful moves which include a plethora of change of direction moves. She offers a good number of counters for swarming defenders that are eager to make plays. Palma presents herself as a solid off-ball position scoring option of the wing as well. After the catch, Ava has daring moves that require defenders to be well planted to attempt to make a good stop on her. She moves so well in the halfcourt without the ball too. She will quickly make a face-cut across the lane while making herself available as a can't miss target. Ava can shoot with the best of them as well. Her shooting mechanics are textbook and the shot making ability is reliable. Palma isn't too shabby on defense either. She's able to switch from perimeter players seamlessly in the halfcourt. There's a true knack for making plays on both sides of the ball and her proficient play will help lead Thayer in their efforts this year.     [player_tooltip player_id='341971' first='Nell' last='Sparks'] (2025) | 5'6 SG | The Winsor School   Sparks would be the obvious choice for a key player from Winsor. However, it must be noted that she has the potential to increase her production another level, even though she's already a 1000-point scorer coming into the season. As a junior she was stellar on both sides of the ball. She demonstrated a sense of tirelessness that allowed her to gain a competitive advantage. Sparks can do a bit of everything on the offensive end, but she's also an energetic rebounder that gives her team second chance points consistently. Nell can push the ball in transition, but she is highly effective in halfcourt play. Her stamina also aids in her defensive ability. She works diligently, exerting efforts that can antagonize opposing perimeter players. Sparks has a lot left in the tank and she can certainly be a major stock riser this year.     [player_tooltip player_id='1050217' first='Sara' last='Santimaw'] (2027) | 5'11 Wing | Taft School   Sara is an incredible 2-way talent that will be an excellent addition to Taft this year. Santimaw has a ton of potential, not only a secondary scoring option, but she's also a shutdown all-around defender. Sara is already fairly consistent in her play and raises to the level of competition. She's athletic with agile moves that allow her to freely move around the floor. Sara has a soft touch and draws contact with ease. As a defender, her long arms allow her disrupt entry passes. Santimaw is one of the better help defenders at the position in her class. She's constantly in the right places and making it hard to execute offensive plays thoroughly. Taft has a potential budding star on the roster this year. Sara can surely become a key contributor for the squad this year.

The prep season is loading and there are some incredible teams constructed in what's known to be one of the best conferences in the country. NEPSAC Class A includes 21 teams. The players mentioned below are from Miss Porters, Newton Country Day, Sacred Heart, St. Paul's, Thayer, Winsor and Taft. This is the last segment of Class A players, below are the final 7 key players referenced from the remaining teams.