2026s Making An Impact (Part 2)
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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.
Coralee Pelfrey Coralee Pelfrey PG Dixie Heights | 2026 State KY , Dixie Heights – Dixie is having a great season and Coralee has provided some much needed depth for an otherwise veteran group. Doing her damage as both a slasher and a shooter, Pelfrey has provided a little additional scoring for Dixie and should be in line for a much bigger role in the next year or two.
Ashlinn James Ashlinn James 5'9" | PG DuPont Manual | 2026 State KY , Jeffersontown – One of the most impactful 8th graders in the state, Ashlinn is having a huge season. Averaging over 24 points per game for J-Town from the point guard spot, James has shown the type of maturity to her game that you don’t see with many her age. She’s in the mix for best 2026 in Kentucky.
Keziah Renee’ Keziah Renee’ 5'7" | CG Jeffersonville | 2026 State IN , Fern Creek – Keziah is leading a Fern Creek roster that has made a little noise in the 6th region this season. She’s wired to score and is averaging nearly 20 points per game this year and playing with the ball in her hands quite a bit. If she stays at Fern Creek, she could go down as one of the best to ever play there.
Addison Terry Addison Terry 5'8" | CG Owsley County | 2026 State KY , Owsley County – Addison was an impact player last season and not much has changed as she chose to repeat her 8th grade season this year. A double figure scorer for one of the best teams in the mountains, Terry has a bright future and should make a lasting impact for the Owls for years to come.
Brianna Wilkins Brianna Wilkins 5'10" | SF Christian Academy of Louisville | 2026 State KY , Eastern – Right there on the short list of best players in 2026 is Wilkins who is putting up 25 points per game as an 8th grader in Louisville. She’s not a great shooter yet but once she gets there, Wilkins will be borderline unstoppable. Every high school in Louisville is likely jockeying for her services once she hits high school officially next year.