2026s Making An Impact (Part 1)
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We had to push back our official 2026 watchlist until after the next cycle of rankings updates but that doesn’t mean we can’t shine a light on some 8th graders who are making big impacts at the varsity level already.…
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Continue ReadingWe had to push back our official 2026 watchlist until after the next cycle of rankings updates but that doesn’t mean we can’t shine a light on some 8th graders who are making big impacts at the varsity level already.
Anaya Chestnut Anaya Chestnut 5'7" | CG George Rogers Clark | 2026 State KY , West Jessamine – West Jess has to be one of the youngest rosters in Kentucky but these young ladies are going to be battle tested by the time postseason arrives. Chestnut leads them in scoring at over 14 points per game and has already been nominated for our player of the week poll multiple times this season.
Emma Clinger Emma Clinger 6'1" | C Morgan County | 2026 State KY , Morgan County – Averaging 8 points and 8 rebounds per game for one of the best teams in the 16th region, Emma is already making a name for herself. The forward has also shown that she can face up and score from deep as she’s shooting over 40% from three this season.
Kylie Downey Kylie Downey 5'7" | PG North Bullitt | 2026 State KY , North Bullitt – Kylie is a young floor general who is capable of facilitating the offense or going out and creating her own shot. Downey is a high IQ guard that will only get better as she gets stronger and becomes a better finisher through contact and at the rim.
Miyah Courtney Miyah Courtney CG Elizabethtown | 2026 State KY , Bardstown – The Lady Tigers are in the mix in the 5th region and the emergence of Miyah as a reliable scoring option and playmaker is a good reason why. Courtney is more of a catch and shoot threat these days than she is a reliable driver but she also influences the game on the defensive end as a true two way threat.