Top Power Forward’s Regardless of Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Now that the Prep Girls Hoops New Mexico rankings have been updated for every class, this article will cover the top players regardless of each class by position. This article will be focusing on the power forward's position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='353923' first='Ema' last='Rose']: 5'11 Power Forward "Gadsden" Class of 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='353923' first='Ema' last='Rose'] from Gadsden High School had a solid junior year averaging 15.0 points per game and 9.2 rebounds per game. She was the 16th leading scorer in New Mexico last season and the 6th leading rebounder last year. Ema is a good low post player who uses her skillset to her advantage. She was one of the top defenders in the state leading New Mexico in blocked shots averaging 3.9 blocks per game and 2.7 steals per game. Expect her to have a big season this year for Gadsden High School. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='353936' first='Evann' last='Segura']: 5'10 Power Forward "Moriarty" Class of 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='353936' first='Evann' last='Segura'] was one of the most consistent power forward's in New Mexico during her junior year. Her play helped Moriarty make the 4A State Quarterfinals last season. She was a near double-double player every single night scoring and rebounding the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='353936' first='Evann' last='Segura'] averaged 13.3 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game last season. She proved over the past year she is an interior force to be reckoned with on both sides of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='391181' first='Maesyn' last='Lopez']: 6'0 Power Forward "Belen" Class of 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='391181' first='Maesyn' last='Lopez'] from Belen High School made a huge impact for the Eagles last season. She was a consistent scorer for them last season after leading them in scoring last year. Maesyn was also the team leader averaging 8.2 rebounds per game which was the 14th most in New Mexico last year. She has received interest to continue her basketball career at the next level and is a solid mid-range scorer. Maesyn is exceptional at creating her on shot off the dribble. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='357650' first='Caitlin' last='Turnbow']: 5'10 Power Forward "Organ Mountain" Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='357650' first='Caitlin' last='Turnbow'] helped Organ Mountain reach the 5A State Quarterfinals last season. She averaged an impressive 12.4 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game while playing winning basketball. Caitlin looked impressive last season with her post game down low near the painted area. She is an unstoppable force down low which has opened her mid-range game from 10-15 feet. Caitlin uses her strength and size to her advantage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='391240' first='Analise' last='Macauley']: Power Forward "Penasco" Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='391240' first='Analise' last='Macauley'] helped Penasco High School go 20-10 last season and reach the 2A State Semifinals. She led Penasco High School in points, rebounds and blocks last season. Analise averaged 13.0 points per game a close to a double-double with 9.8 rebounds per game. Analise know's how to play the wing position really well and move her feet. Expect her to increase her production heading into next season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='391245' first='Kapiolani' last='Anitielu']: 5'10 Power Forward "Farmington" Class of 2024</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kapiolani played a huge role for the Farmington Scorpions last season. She was the team's fourth leading scorer that averaged over 8 points per game and is an all-around talent that thrives with the ball in the hands. Kapiolani has shown the ability to make contested shots and can create her own shot. She is versatile enough to guard multiple positions on the defensive side of the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->