+4 You never know when opportunity is going to land in a player’s lap, especially when a core teammate is knocked out of the lineup with a long-term injury. Those who are ready have a chance to cash in on the available minutes and that’s exactly what McBeth has done at Wayzata. The 5’10 guard was more than ready to play with calm confidence, make plays on both sides of the ball, and perform at a level beyond her years. That’s earned Mallory a move of six positions to #18.

The weekend featured two nail-biter games for Wayzata against White Bear Lake and Prior Lake. Mallory played a key role for the Trojans in both. The 5’10 guard/forward is extremely fundamentally sound and excelled on the defensive end in both games. McBeth spent a good portion of Friday’s game defending White Bear Lake senior Addison Post Addison Post 5'6" | PG White Bear Lake | 2025 State MN , using her length and lateral movement to help contain the dynamic point guard. Mallory’s non-stop motor was crucial in providing energy plays for the Trojans, helping Wayzata secure a dramatic comeback win over the Bears. As the only freshman on the Wayzata roster, McBeth has already earned herself a rotation spot and on Saturday was a starter. This comes as no surprise, given that Mallory is a Top 25 freshman who has already made a name for herself as a scholarship-level college prospect.

Mallory is one of the most unassuming standout prospects in the state. Is there anything this big guard from Wayzata doesn’t do well? She’s just solid, going about her business in business-like fashion, excelling on both sides of the ball. On offense, her stellar shooting motion produces makes with high frequency, and she has the ball handling skills and athleticism to take defenders on one-on-one. Defensively, Mallory’s length and intensity makes it difficult for opponents to hang onto the ball. Simply put, McBeth is a serious scholarship-level prospect who is going to win you a lot of basketball games.