Caris Dale
Caris Dale
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Matthew Martinez | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Dale is a coach’s dream: rock-solid fundamentals paired with an infectious, team-first attitude. Since breaking into the Scorpions’ lineup during the 2022-23 season, the versatile guard has mastered every role asked of her. Now a dependable triple-threat, she scores efficiently, distributes with precision, and defends with tenacity.
Across 66 games, Dale has piled up 589 points, 194 rebounds, 145 assists, 138 steals, and 71 made three-pointers. She averages 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game, shooting a crisp 45 percent from the field.
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Dale, a poised small-forward, has grown into an effective presence for the Scorpions since her debut in the 2022-23 season. As a junior, she frequently helped initiate the offense. She has averaged at least 2.3 assists per game for consecutive seasons, showcasing her reliability. She has also notched eight games with 5 or more assists.
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Dale arguably possesses the highest upside out of all Small-Forwards in the 2026 Class, due to her all-around steady play and overall fundamentals.
In 66 games played, Dale has accumulated 589 points, 194 rebounds, 145 assists and 138 steals for the Scorpions.
What’s more, the 5’9″ Dale is a career 45 percent shooter from the field overall, which is the highest FG% among all Small-Forwards.
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Dale is a fundamentally sound 5’9″ junior, who can do a variety of things in the half-court. Furthermore, Dale has the ability to finish with either hand around the basket.
Dale was content in taking what the defense gave her, ultimately scoring the rock at multiple levels. In addition to hitting three-pointers in catch & shoot situations, Dale also made floaters along the baseline when getting past her initial defender.
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Caris Dale
Caris
Dale
5'9" | SF/SG
Farmington | 2026
State
NM
from Farmington High School, made herself known as one of the better shooters at the BTH Showcase. Dale stands at 5’9” and is a consistent shooter that has no wasted motion. Dale has a good base and does a good job of keeping her hands in the shooting pocket, rarely bringing them down.
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Dale nearly sent No. 4 Farmington into the Final Four thanks to multiple BIG TIME three-pointers late in the fourth quarter. The 5’9″ junior went 4/7 from distance, finishing with 15 points.
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