The 1st-team All Trinity League selection is a reliable, efficient scorer who brings a lot to the table. Kayla has elite touch from mid-range. She can score with the ball in her hands. Kayla moves well off-the-ball and can spot-up as well. She has the size and body control to make tough finishes around the basket. Kayla scores quickly through the natural flow of the offense. Her all-around game was on fully display at the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions, winning MVP in convincing fashion. Kayla has the size and overall skillset that translates the next level, no doubt about it!

Kayla’s athleticism is both effortless and fluid, enabling her to make plays few others can. Her energy stands out in her cutting ability, as she consistently finds angles to slip past—and sometimes through—defenders. She is a gifted on-ball defender who can tie up opponents in both the half court and full court, using her length and intensity to stay in front of a wide range of guards and wings. Offenses often shift away from her side of the floor because of the pressure she applies. Her speed and athleticism shine in transition, where she turns defense into instant offense, streaking down

Kayla dropped 41 points in just her 3rd career high school game. She will be a household name for years to come in the scoring department. Kayla can finish with contact with either hand at the basket. She is effective with and without the ball. Kayla has proven to be a zone buster at times, especially in the mid-range. Her length and ball handling ability allow her to score at will.

Rice, standing tall at 5’10”, is the commanding presence every team dreams of having down low. As the tallest player on our list, she wasted no time making a mark in her freshman year, regularly putting up double-doubles with impressive ease. Out of 28 games last season, she posted 7 double-doubles, notching a 19.3 points-per-game average that speaks to her consistency and determination. Her rebounding skills are strategic—using her frame to anticipate the ball’s trajectory off the board and leveraging her athleticism to tip and secure rebounds over her competition. Agile and smart in the paint, she fights for every board, showcasing the grit and hard work that make her double-doubles anything but accidental. Rice is a force to watch, as her relentless drive is bound to bring even more standout performances this season.