Elizabeth Grimes - 5-6 2026 Breckinridge Co. Kentuckiana Hoops 16U 16.6 PPG 40% FG 34.7% 3-PT 73.6% FT Tough competitor, scores off bounce at rim through contact draws fouls, good range on "J", also gets 'mates involved, excellent in transition, savvy defender records steals.

Cami Bickett - 5-6 2027 North Bullitt Louisville Lady Aces High motor, hard nosed player, 3-level scorer with quick release on shot, attacks gaps and finishes strong at rim with either hand, range on "J", excellent FT stroke, good passer, rebounds well for size, active defender.

Carley Boyd - 6-0 2027 Raceland Lady Gym Rats EYCL Missed last season ACL surgery, versatile can play positions 1-4, uses length and craft moves to finish at rim, range on "J", handles, passes, solid rebounder, understands and executes defensive strategies and blocks shots.

Greylee Kramer - 5-9 2027 Bishop Brossart Next Level Academy 7.6 PPG 33.9% FG 28.8% 3-PT 74.1% FT Good in transition, finishes through contact, can shoot the perimeter jump shot, nice FT stroke moves well without ball, savvy defender, good on-ball and help defense, very coachable

Sarah Thompson - 5-9 2027 Monroe Co. TN Rush 13.5 PPG 57.7% FG 35.7% 3-PT 58.6% FT 9.7 RBS Excellent moves and footwork with back to basket, finishes strong at rim off bounce, good rebounder, active defender records blocks, steals, and deflections.

Kourtney Peterson - 5-11 2027 Scott Midwest Takeover 7.8 PPG 48.8% FG 53.5% 3-PT 70.9% FT 6.5 RBS Finishes strong off bounce, excellent footwork, nice touch on shot, sets great picks and screens, excellent post passer, floor leader, rebounds, high motor, strong defender.

Avery Raikes -5-7 2027 Taylor Co. Richmond Heat 9 PPG 41.5% FG 41.7% 3-PT 68.1% FT 3.6 RBS Solid in all aspects, excellent off bounce, finishes through contact, good range on "J", good mid-range skills, scraps for rebounds, will battle you defensively, good motor.

Lyla Packer - 6-3 2027 Bullitt East Sports City Angels 8.8 PPG 49.3% FG 25% 3-PT 5.3 RBS Excellent rim protector, defends, blocks shots, and deflects passes. Elite size and length, good footwork and post moves, BBIQ, nice touch on shot, rebounds, runs floor, good upside.

Correction and apologies - I did a capsule last week and wrote about Kaitlyn Hughes of Central Hardin, not enough coffee that night the very talented young lady name is Kaitlyn Huggins and not Kaitlyn Hughes. Sorry about the mistake.

Kaitlyn Huggins - 6-0 2026 Central Hardin Louisville Lady Aces 10 PPG 47% FG 33.3% 3-PT 58.5% FT 14.2 RBS Quick, good hands, good post moves scores well in paint, nice touch, good decision maker, handles contact, solid rim protector, elite rebounder, runs floor, excellent motor.

Juan Byars has been named the new girls' coach at Madison Southern High School. This could make the 11th Region very interesting with Byars' experience he inherits a team with both veteran talent and some very good underclassmen. Congratulations to Coach Byars.

Brian Tribble was recently named as the new girls' head coach at Henry Clay High School. Coach Tribble brings experience, the ability to instill confidence in his players, and the ability to develop talent. Congratulations to Coach Tribble.

Madisen Sandford was recently named new girls' basketball coach at Franklin Co. replacing Joey Thacker who retired. Coach Sandford coached the Lady Flyers JV squad as well as the Elkhorn Lady Elks. She starred at Scott County High School and also at the college ranks. Congrats!!

Brenley Adler - 5-8 2028 Logan Co. KYP E4016U 11.8 PPG 37.7% FG 27.3% 3-PT 57.8% FT 6.5 RBS Physical, hard worker, holds position down low finishes through contact, lives at the FT line, effective mid-range, can shoot the "J", aggressive drives, passes, rebounds, defends.

Sophia Newby - 5-11 2028 Owensboro Catholic Lady Vision 6.9 PPG 54.9% FG 27.3% 3-PT 66.3% FT 5 RBS Good size for position, versatile scorer both with back to basket and perimeter "J", high BBIQ, distributes the ball, high motor, good rebounder, shot blocking defender, good upside

Scout Brockman - 5-9 2028 Green Co. Lady Vision 2028 12.2 PPG 44% FG 37.5% 3-PT 63.7% FT 8.4 RBS Strong, athletic multi-sport athlete. Versatile, finishes through contact at rim, strong in paint, can shoot the "J", excellent rebounder, good defender.

Reagan Laferty - 5-9 2028 Floyd Central 14.5 PPG 43.5% FG 32.3% 3-PT 61.6% FT 8.2 RBS Utilizes size and strength to finish strong off bounce, effective in paint and has a nice jump shot, strong rebounder and versatile defender, can play and defend multiple positions.

Maddy Engle - 5-9 2028 Floyd Central 14.3 PPG 49.5% FG 31.3% 3-PT 69.7% FT 3.6 RBS Confident player off bounce finishes at rim, good mid-range pull up, nice perimeter "J", effective in transition, can guard multiple positions.

Symone Headspeth - 5-9 2028 Elizabethtown Lady Vision 8.4 PPG 51.2% FG 53% FT 9 RBS Strong hard worker both ends of court in the paint, powers to the rim and finishes strong, physical rim protector, attacks the glass for rebounds, runs the floor and passes the ball.

Please continue to support Rise Up as they do it right. I spend a lot of time researching players, digging up stats, and watching film clips, and viewing as many players in person as possible. However I don't think anyone spends as much actual time in the gym as Tonia and Alyx.