Makenzie has averaged 21 points in the State 4A Tournament. She had an impressive 29 points in the second half of the game against Heber Springs. In addition, she contributes in many other ways as well, in the first game she had 23 points, 8 assist, 4 steals and 4 rebounds.

Makenzie Stites Makenzie Stites 5'5" | PG/SG Pea Ridge | 2026 State AR is one of the most underrated guards in the 2026 class, and I would think her ranking would improve with this late push to get her team to the title.

In the first round, Stites led her team to a massive victory, putting up 23 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals against 1-seed Highland. In the next round against Heber Springs, she could not be stopped on the offensive end, scoring 29 points, pulling down 3 boards, and coming away with 3 steals on the other end.

Stites is one heck of a shooter. She has a quick release and heats up quickly. Stites is not bothered by heavy defensive pressure on the outside, and if she is not hitting a big jumper, she will fly past the defense and score closer in.

Makenzie Stites Makenzie Stites 5'5" | PG/SG Pea Ridge | 2026 State AR is going to be a handful for Pulaski Academy, and she wants to pull out a championship victory before she heads off to Evangel at the next level.

Makenzie Stites Makenzie Stites 5'5" | PG/SG Pea Ridge | 2026 State AR should not be sitting at #116. After leading Pea Ridge to become conference champions, she will looking to have a monster senior season.

Stites was an all-conference, all-state, and an all-defensive player as a junior with the Lady Blackhawks. She is a phenomenal shooter who can get going quickly from beyond the arc. She is also a tough finisher inside who gets into the lane with ease thanks to her solid handle.

She is also a fantastic defender. Against Prairie Grove in January, Stites had one of her best performances of the season, recording 7 steals in addition to 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Makenzie Stites Makenzie Stites 5'5" | PG/SG Pea Ridge | 2026 State AR is one of the best all-around players in the 4A classification. She should at least be in the top 50 in the 2026 ranking, but she could be ranked higher if she lights the state on fire during her senior campaign.