Johnson-Barnes showed plenty of upside in her game on Sunday. The 5’10 power forward  is a physical post player who brings much more than just an inside presence to her team. The Maranatha freshman serves as a glue player, consistently making an impact through her effort, communication, and willingness to put her teammates first. Mikayla’s physicality allows her to compete down low, establish position in the paint, and battle for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Apart from her on-court abilities, the Mustangs post consistently brings a positive attitude and encouragement, helping create an uplifting team environment. She leads through her actions, celebrates her teammates’ successes, and brings a winning spirit that others can feed off. After averaging 7.1 points per game as an 8th grader, Johnson-Barnes will be a key asset for Maranatha this season.