2027 rankings update: Meet the newcomers, part 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It has been nearly three weeks since we revealed the updated Prep Girls Hoops Class of 2027 rankings. There were 23 players added to our list of the premier incoming sophomores in Minnesota, and we have been bringing you up to speed over the past couple of weeks on all of the fresh faces. Click the links below to read the first three installments of this series:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/2027-rankings-two-dozen-newcomers-make-the-list/"><strong>2027 rankings: Two dozen newcomers make the list</strong></a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/2027-rankings-update-meet-the-newcomers-part-2/"><strong>2027 rankings update: Meet the newcomers, part 2</strong></a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><a href="https://prepgirlshoops.com/2024/07/2027-rankings-update-meet-the-newcomers-part-3/">2027 rankings update: Meet the newcomers, part 3</a></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today we offer up part 4 featuring the final six newcomers in the rankings update. Enjoy!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#84</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='932016' first='Caroline' last='Sonstegard'] <strong>– forward, Minnehaha Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Minnehaha forward had a solid 9th grade AAU season&nbsp; with [program_tooltip program_id='712665' first='Metro' last='Stars'] 2027 Szabla. She often provides a spark of scoring for her team and is consistent on both ends of the floor. Caroline stands at 6 feet tall with an uber-long frame. She is an excellent playmaker, using her understanding of spacing and her passing abilities to create scoring opportunities for her teammates. Caroline earned consistent end-of-game minutes last winter for the Redhawks and looks to crack the varsity rotation in her sophomore season. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#85</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='927514' first='Peyton' last='Lindahl'] <strong>– guard, Shakopee</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The [program_tooltip program_id='714566' first='Minnesota' last='Stars'] Lindahl point guard has had an impressive AAU campaign. She has been a consistent contributor to her team, earning All-Tournament honorable mention status at the AAU State Tournament in May. Peyton has many of the tools required for a point guard; she has solid fundamentals, sees the floor well, and plays with a high IQ. Her improvement over the past few months has been notable. Lindahl was in the varsity rotation at Shakopee in her freshman season, averaging just over 5 points per contest. With how she has played this summer, you'd have to think Peyton's role will grow as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#86</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='922511' first='Anika' last='Wind'] <strong>– guard, Cass Lake-Bena</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cass Lake-Bena guard played a major role for her school as a freshman, earning a consistent starting spot for the Panthers. This summer with [program_tooltip program_id='712700' first='Minnesota' last='Suns'] 2027 S40, Wind has grown her game in a variety of ways. That's raised expectations for what might be possible this winter as Anika and seniors [player_tooltip player_id='396431' first='Gabrielle' last='Fineday'] and [player_tooltip player_id='782550' first='Alexiah' last='LaRose'] lead the way for their squad. Wind is 5'7 with a long frame. She has excellent court vision and passing abilities, and is a proficient three-point shooter. We appreciate her business-like demeanor on the court as Anika never seems to get too high or too low.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#87</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='662406' first='Jenna' last='Christopherson'] <strong>–&nbsp; guard, Hayfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After first drawing notice at the high school state tournament in 8th grade, the Hayfield guard earned regular varsity minutes in her freshman season, averaging just over 7 points per game in those contests for which stats were published. Jenna stands at 5-foot-7 with a long frame. She's athletic, moves well on the court, and has quick, fairly light feet. She plays with a high degree of confidence and is an aggressive competitor on both ends of the floor. Christopherson has excellent shooting mechanics, and will become a much more consistent scorer for the Vikings once her efficiency improves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#88</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='675980' first='Jessa' last='Schultz'] <strong>– guard, Holy Angels</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Following the graduation of six seniors at Holy Angels, Schultz will look to step into a much bigger role this winter as an incoming sophomore. The 5'8 guard appeared in 10 varsity games last season. Jessa does a lot well on the court: she handles the ball with confidence, has a high motor and a very strong frame, and can knock down three-pointers all day long. We've seen a lot of improvement in her game this AAU season, her first with [program_tooltip program_id='712362' first='Legacy' last='Hoops'] Elite. It's obvious that Jessa has been putting in the work, which helped her to earn a spot in the rankings. She is clearly prepared to step up this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>#89</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='886959' first='Siri' last='Kirkeby'] <strong>– guard, Rochester Mayo</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rochester Mayo guard has been a mainstay on the Prep Girls Hoops Circuit with [program_tooltip program_id='712352' first='Air' last='Minnesota'], the Southeastern Minnesota club that continues to showcase talent from that part of the state. Siri has been a consistent contributor to her team's success, garnering attention from scouts at PGH Circuit tournaments throughout the region. Kirkeby is 5'8 with excellent athleticism and a long frame. She is a skilled defender who understands how to play help-side defense and is a consistent shot blocker. Her offense excels in transition, capitalizing on defensive mismatches. Siri earned limited varsity minutes last winter but hopes to join her&nbsp;sister, 2025 guard [player_tooltip player_id='417303' first='Kaia' last='Kirkeby'], in the varsity rotation as a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>PGH scout Ally McGinnis wrote these evaluations.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->