This article is full of great shooters who come alive in the playoffs. Riley Farris Riley Farris PG Heber Springs | 2028 State AR is another one of them.

Farris finished her first regular season with Heber Springs, averaging 17.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. She posted solid shooting numbers as well, hitting 42% of her shots from the field and 36% of her shots from beyond (can’t forget about 76% from the charity stripe). Her great regular season shooting translated immediately to the postseason.

Farris entered the record books when she hit 6 triples in a playoff game this past year, now tied for the 10th most made in a single state tournament game.

Riley Farris Riley Farris PG Heber Springs | 2028 State AR wasted no time with her college recruitment, committing to Harding the first chance she got. Now the Lady Panther star continues to add to her stellar resume, while also leaving a bit of history behind in just her first year on her new squad.

Riley Farris Riley Farris PG Heber Springs | 2028 State AR was one of the top players in the 3A classification as just a freshman last season. Now, as a sophomore, she joins a Heber Springs squad that suddenly looks like a legitimate competitor in the 4A classification.

When describing the type of player Farris is, her AAU club, Team ISO, had the perfect description: “Too big for guards. Too skilled for posts.” Farris can take any defender she sees off the bounce, hitting pull-up jumpers in their face.

If Farris sees a lane to the basket, she will exploit it. Frankly, she can score any way she wants to. She averaged 17.1 points per game, led Pangburn in assists, hit 70 3-pointers, and shot 83.8% from the charity stripe.

Farris is one of the best 2028 guards in the state, and now the 4A-5 North will be forced to feel her wrath. Keep an eye on this Lady Panther squad and their new star guard in 2025-26.

Riley Farris Riley Farris PG Heber Springs | 2028 State AR will definitely find her way further up the 2028 ranking come the next update. She has starred for Pangburn this season, and it is clear that she is one of their go-to scorers at any stage of the game.

In Pangburn’s game against Bald Knob before Christmas, Farris connected on 4 triples, with 2 of them coming from midway between the 3-point line and halfcourt. Her release is quick and she puts a lot of air under her shot, giving it fantastic arch. She also has no problem shooting and hitting contested looks.

Farris can score in the paint and play solid defense, but her shooting is just too good to stop talking about. She has had several games this season with 3 made triples and 2 games with 5. She helps Pangburn stay competitive with her phenomenal performances from outside.

Riley Farris Riley Farris PG Heber Springs | 2028 State AR is another sharpshooter from the 2028 class, and she is one of the most lethal shooters in the 3A classification. She is already one of Pangburn’s best offensive players, and I imagine she stays that way for the rest of her career there.