Rankings Analysis: KS/Missouri freshman with unlimited potential

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for Missouri/Kansas' 2029 class <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/missouri/rankings/girls/2029-rankings/">were released this week</a>. Check out the rankings here. Learn more <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/">about our rankings process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a scouting report on some of the players with the highest upside from this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["320641"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c32eabcf4ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Center Forward.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Imposing player. Physical.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Harris is a bright prospect for [program_tooltip program_id='281812' first='KC' last='Athletics'] 2010 ECNL team. She is an impactful player and easy to spot on game film. If the ball is near her, she is going to get a touch on it. She imposes her style on the game. She's strong on the ball and dynamic with her first touch. She's shown the key traits to be considered among the elite center forwards in this class. She also has game-breaking pace. She's been on a hot streak to start the season with consistent output from the opening games - scoring in a variety of ways. Her ability to get on the end of the cross is very impressive and should make her a scout favorite during this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280417"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c32eabcf600"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Winger/outside back.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pace. Versatile. Competitive.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill is a forward/defender on the SLSG Navy 2010 ECNL team. She's been called into a number of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She's a highly regarded prospect by many scouts in the area.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hill was written up for her play at outside back for her club team during an ECNL Event last season. She's been playing in an advanced attacking role during the start of the campaign this season. She is a terrific winger. She has the speed to get behind the defense and the poacher's mentality around goal. Hill links up well with her teammates and makes terrific runs off the ball. She still has shown the quality that makes her an elite prospect as an outside back as well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["320639"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c32eabcf701"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defense. Outside back.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stanley is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='281812' first='KC' last='Athletics'] 2010 ECNL team. She can also play as a winger. She plays left back primarily, but she is right footed. She takes corner kicks for her team as she has excellent delivery from set pieces. Stanley is a strong defender with the pace to match-up against the top talent on the wing. She displays excellent technique in 1v1 defending situations and uses her body well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["320512"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c32eabcf7ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Multifaceted attacking talent.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Staats is a forward who can do a bit of everything on the SLSG Navy 2010 ECNL team. She's been one of the top contributors at the start of the season for her club team. She is scoring goals and creating chances for teammates. She can score in a variety of ways - shots from outside of the box, aerial duels, and getting her toe on the ball close to the net. She's also excellent as a creator. She has good vision and shows off brilliance with her playmaking as a forward.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["320637"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c32eabcf8c3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Defensive Midfielder.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leader. Tactical brilliance.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rinehart is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='281812' first='KC' last='Athletics'] 2010 ECNL team. She is the defensive midfielder for that squad. She doesn't appear on the scoresheet often for her team, but she's incredibly valuable to her team's success. She is always in the right spot. She shuts down the opposition with timely interceptions. She is fearless in the duel. Rinehart gets the ball off her feet quickly and shows quick decision-making qualities. She's not an immediate standout, but she's impressive over time with her consistency and quality she brings to the center of the field for her side.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321308"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c32eabcf96d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rising Talent.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Midfielder Maestro.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Battle is an attacking midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] 2010 Girls Academy team. She has been a bright spot to start the campaign. She's an electric talent on the ball. Quick to react, skillful on the dribble, and an elite playmaker in the final third. She can dribble around defenders with her nifty footwork and dexterity with either foot. She's a good finisher with composure in front of goal. Battle is one of the players that could be a rapid riser in the rankings if she continues to impress against the top GA teams this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["320640"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c32eabcfa10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Center Back.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quick. Competitive. Booming leg.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zellers is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='281812' first='KC' last='Athletics'] 2010 ECNL team. She plays right center back for her club team. She has some versatility as well. She could slot in as an outside back in the future. She is not the tallest player on the field, but she is good in the aerial duel. She's got quick reactions and gets in front of the forward to intercept the ball. She has good footwork and keeps her balance on the ball so she is difficult to dispossess when pressed. Zellers has tremendous upside as a defender and should be on the radar for all scouts.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321315"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c32eabcfacd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Skillful. Technical. Hardworker.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smith is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283383' first='Kansas' last='Rush'] 2011 GA team. She can play in the center of the midfield or out on the wing. She's got lightning quick feet and keep good close control of the ball. She plays indoor soccer with an older boys team and the skills from that carry over onto the pitch. She can create chances from tight spaces with her quick decision making and ability to operate while holding off defenders. She is a smaller midfielder, but she makes a big impact on the game. She was selected for the Girls Academy Midwest Talent ID event last season and should be one of the top talents in the conference again this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321333"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c32eabcfc45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Winger.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>High activity. Two-way impact.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blankenship is a weapon for the [program_tooltip program_id='281812' first='KC' last='Athletics'] 2011 ECNL team. She is a winger - left wing - who can do it all. She is a relentless force on the wing. She is excellent in the press and creates chances with her commitment and effort defensively. She's enthusiastic to get touches on the ball and has the mentality to get after the opposition with every opportunity. The attacking talent has shown plenty of promise during the early stretch of the season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->