Kendyl delivered one of her best moments during what proved to be her final game at the high school level. On the big stage, she led a spirited effort by Powers Catholic in the D2 State Semifinals. Kendyl led all scorers with 32 points, sinking five three-pointers and going 5 of 5 from the free throw line. She dished out six assists and secured five rebounds. Kendyl put her defender in jail with a hostage dribble, then knocked down a pull-up jumper from the foul line. She kicked the ball out to the corner on a drive for an assist and buried a logo three off the catch. Kendyl drove to the rim for a strong and-one, plus the free throw, and drained another logo three off the dribble. She absorbed contact to score with her left at the rim, went coast-to-coast after grabbing a defensive rebound, and used her classic pocket dribble hesi combo move to drive by for a layup. Kendyl converted an off-platform floater after using a spin move and knocked down three more deep threes from the wing/slot.

Kendyl breathed new life into the Powers Catholic girls’ basketball program when she joined the Chargers as a sophomore in 2023. In three years, Kendyl led the program to 60 wins (21-5 in the conference), an SVL South Division title (10-0), and an SVL Championship. As a senior, she became one of eight athletes in MHSAA history to record 1,650 career points and 500 career assists. Kendyl delivered an SVL Championship Game MVP effort, leading the Chargers to victory with 21 points. She was named Prep Girls Hoops x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week for Feb. 15th-21st. Kendyl has averaged 20.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.3 steals per game as a senior. She guided Powers to statement wins against Pewamo-Westphalia, Frankenmuth, Clarkston, Detroit Edison, Hartland, and Saginaw Heritage. Kendyl dropped in 32 points during the Detroit Edison win, 20 against Hartland, and a near triple-double with 23 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds vs. Frankenmuth. Kendyl received the Saginaw Valley League MVP Award as a junior and a senior; she is the most accomplished basketball player in school history and a Miss Basketball Finalist.

Kendyl started the week with a game-high 20 points during a 92-21 victory vs. Lansing Catholic, dishing out her 500th career assist. In the SVL Championship Game, Kendyl was magnificent, leading all scorers with 21 points. She earned MVP honors in the 49-40 win against Saginaw Heritage. Kendyl is one of eight athletes in MHSAA history to surpass 1,500 career points and 500 assists. She’s averaging over 19 points, five assists, and four steals per game. Kendyl is the all-time leading scorer at Powers Catholic with 1,623 points, and received her second straight SVL MVP Award. Kendyl is the PGH x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week for Feb. 15th-21st.

The best players show up in the biggest games. Kendyl’s been doing that throughout her high school career, and the SVL Championship Game was no different. Kendyl ignited the Chargers early by draining two confident triples up top on the first two possessions of the game and created space with a hard jab step to sink her third in the second quarter. One of her most impressive plays came when she drove hard downhill into the body of a long, athletic defender, stopped on a dime, then buried the mid-range jumper. Kendyl kept defenders on their heels and beat pressure by using an array of pocket dribbles, jab steps, low crossovers, spins, and pivot dribbles. She’s very difficult to guard without fouling. Kendyl zips entry passes to cutters and off-loads the ball to open teammates in the paint when she draws help defenders on drives to the basket. Kendyl beat the switching defenders, penetrated the gap, used a quick spin dribble, and converted an off-platform layup. She dished out assists, converted tough shots in traffic, knocked down free throws, and led Powers to victory with a game-high 21 points. Kendyl is my SVL Championship Game MVP and should be a Miss Basketball Finalist. She will continue her career at Liberty University following graduation.

Kendyl is adding an exclamation point to what has been a phenomenal high school career. In 25.5 minutes per game, Kendyl averaged 23 points, six assists, five rebounds, and 4.3 steals as the Chargers defeated Frankenmuth 69-45, Carman Ainsworth 82-37, and Grand Blanc 78-21. She is a complete point guard with the pedigree to be a Miss Basketball finalist. Powers Catholic is winning by 49.25 points per game, and they’re 4-0 to start the year. The Chargers are a legitimate D2 contender.

Kendyl proved last season that she’s one of the most dynamic guards in the state, taking full command of Powers Catholic’s offense and thriving in every aspect of the game. The junior standout averaged 20.25 points, 6.7 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.7 steals per contest, showing off her ability to both create and score at an elite level. Her best performance came in an overtime battle against Mount Pleasant, where she exploded for 42 points while adding seven rebounds and six steals — a true display of her competitiveness and skill. Named the Saginaw Valley League’s Most Valuable Player, Kendyl has already proven she can carry her team, and with her recruitment now re-opened, she’ll be one of the most sought-after prospects in the state. She’s set to lead Powers Catholic on what could be a special postseason run during her senior campaign.

A senior committed to Central Michigan University, Smith is one of this years Miss Basketball Candidates and a stand out leader for her team on and off the court. Last season, she earned SVL Player of the Year as well as First Team All-Conference last season averaging just over 20 points a game. As a dynamic and well-rounded point guard, she brings a strong mix of scoring, experience, and composure to the floor. Her ability to knock down a deep three, attack the paint for a crafty finish, and make quick decisions under pressure make her a key returner and an essential piece for this team.

Kendyl was at her best for Powers Catholic at Northwood Team Camp. Kendyl contributed in every category on the court. She chased down rebounds, created steals with her active defense, and fired skip passes to open teammates. In one game, Kendyl drained a logo three, hit another from the wing, and added two more from the corner. She drove hard for a layup, cut backdoor for a bucket, then scored another bunny after a give-and-go. Kendyl kept on rolling during the OT Tourney. She used her trademark pocket dribbles to keep defenders off balance and drove by many times to earn trips to the free-throw line. She was a perfect 6 of 6 from the foul line in the finals and ripped the net with a deep moonshot triple during the semifinals. Kendyl’s ability to evade double teams, burn the clock with a lead, and convert clutch free throws down the stretch gave the Charges an advantage in crunch time. She led Powers to the OT championship and earned the OT Tourney MVP award. Powers is the SVL South favorite and looks like a top 10 team in D2 heading into the winter.

Kendyl fired 3-point shots at will with deadly accuracy on her home court Saturday for Mystics 2026-P24. She found nylon on moon shots from the logo with five triples in the first half of a game–she couldn’t miss. Kendyl converted free throws, finished layups, fired strong skip passes across the court to open teammates, and forced turnovers on defense. She continued her long-distance attack with another logo bomb in the next game and made it clear to all exactly why she was the SVL MVP during the high school season.

Kendyl was the front-runner for SVL MVP and has certainly played up to those expectations. This season, Kendyl’s made 25 3s against conference opponents, scored a career-high 42 points against Mount Pleasant, and passed 1,000 points for her career. She had an outstanding week nine, scoring 47 points with 19 assists and 10 rebounds in two games. She shot 44% from 3PT and 50% overall as Powers defeated Davison 71-41 and Midland Dow 78-68. Kendyl scored 27 points with 9 assists and 2 rebounds against Davison. She added 30 points with 10 assists and 8 rebounds against Dow.