Scouting Report on the Top Talent from Kansas 2026 

<!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>USE PROMO CODE JR30 for a discount on your first Prep Soccer Subscription </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for the Kansas 2026 class was released last week. Check out <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/kansas/rankings/girls/2026-rankings/">the full rankings here</a>. Learn more about<a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/"> the Prep Soccer ranking process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Kansas 2026 class is going to be in the spotlight for scouts in the region and at a national level as there are a number of players on the top clubs teams in the ECNL, Girls Academy, and USYS in the state from this group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a scouting report on the top five players from the updated rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["63797"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Cramer continues to prove that she is the top prospect from Kansas in the 2026 class. The attacking talent should be on the national radar. She has pace, skill, and elite finishing. Cramer can feature as a forward or midfielder. I think her future is on the wing. I love the idea of playing her on the left wing and letting her cut inside on her right in 1v1 duels against the outside back. She is a nightmare for the defense where she lines up, which makes her a top candidate from this class.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66423b0755db7"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5vLBzpFmVk","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5vLBzpFmVk </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["172626"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Duker is our top ranked defender in the Kansas 2026 class and the game film quickly reveals why. She is a center back or defensive midfielder. I project her as a center back at the next level. She is an exceptional 1v1 defender. She closes ground and uses her body well in the tackle. She eliminates space and dictates where the forward can go. She anticipates well and times her tackles with expertise. She could improve on her retention of the ball after winning possession. She has a tendency to get stuck in the duel for longer, but she does normally come away with possession. Duker is a top candidate at center back from this region.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66423b0755e22"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAc0h45_Rq0","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAc0h45_Rq0 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["23480"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Cole is a tough-tackling midfielder who plays with a chip on her shoulder. The Sporting Blue Valley defensive midfielder is a field general who dictates where the game is played. She plays with a fearless edge and quickly puts her stamp on the game with her actions. She is dynamic on the ball and can explode into open space when available. She uses her body well in possession and understands how to create space from the opposition with her off-ball foot. Cole shown all the characteristics that scouts want from a defensive midfielder for the next level, which should make her a top priority from the 2026 class.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66423b0755e7b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st3MjysjJRc","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st3MjysjJRc </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["170100"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Scobie has impressed scouts at recent ECNL events with her play for Sporting Blue Valley. The midfielder has an impressive engine, composure on the ball, and vision to break down the opposition. Scobie is a No. 8 at the next level and probably an earlier contributor. Her unstoppable work rate on the field will be a key characteristics that will shine to scouts. She is skillful on the ball with either foot and uses that technique to escape challenges. Her vision has been key in the attack for Sporting Blue Valley as she provided a number of key passes in the recent ECNL event. Scobie could end as the top player in this class. She continues to get better every season and has the drive to be an early recruit for a top program.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66423b0755ed1"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2yykqAzpII","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2yykqAzpII </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["110606"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Generally is a right-footed forward who has the pace and skill to be a double-digit goal scorer at the next season. Generally has been successful at the ECNL level, which has put her on our radar and also shows her quality against the top defenders in the region. She is electric on the ball. She keeps close control of the ball with her quick feet and skill. Generally is a mili-dimensional attacker. She can finish when the opportunity is on, but she is also great at creating chances. Her decision-making in the final third this season has been exceptional. The attacking talent from Sporting Blue Valley should be an early target for scouts because of the elite traits she possesses for the position.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66423b0755f25"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZDM1NO8MM4","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZDM1NO8MM4 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->