I really enjoyed the energy and hustle that Grace Kenkel Grace Kenkel 5'11" | PF Storm Lake | 2026 IA brought to last night’s matchup. The steady senior was a consistent threat in the paint and was an absolute animal on the boards. I don’t remember many defensive rebounds in this game that didn’t have Kenkel’s handprints on them, she was that dominant. Positioning-wise, she boxed out well and hunted down rebounds after creating contact. On the offensive end Grace used this same physicality to post up — once she had a deep seal, she was tough to stop. Scoring a game-high 19 points, Grace converted in a number of ways including a drop step, a nifty reverse against contact, and a reverse seal for an easy left-handed lay. Her impact extended to the defensive end as well where she tied up a handful of Spencer’s drivers and altered finishes at the rim.

Storm Lake has had a game-changed in Grace Kenkel Grace Kenkel 5'11" | PF Storm Lake | 2026 IA at the PF position so far this Winter as we move into the New Year. Kenkel is one of the team’s bigger and more opposing presences on the hardwood. She mainly works in the paint, controlling whatever she can when things get a little dicey. Overall she communicates well and she makes some eye-opening plays when she is in the zone. The communication part is what really stands out to me. When someone acts like that, they can usually compete at the next level with that confidence, it’s just finding them the correct fit for both parties. Nevertheless, Storm Lake has some notable producers on roster so far this season. They just need to keep it up over the next three months.