For the eighth season in a row, Bounce and Outside the Huddle are counting down who they feel are the top 50 individual players in northeast Indiana heading into the 2026-2027 season.
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A few insights into Bounce’s protocol:
- This is based on high school impact, not college potential. We get it, there are D1 athletes here lower than non-D1 athletes. This isn’t a recruiting database, this is based purely off of high school output.
- No newbies. Players with previous varsity playing time only
Today, we continue the countdown on the girls hoops side with positions No. 20-16
No. 20: Luci Reich, Columbia City
Columbia City adds a proven scorer in Luci Reich, a 5-foot-8 guard who averaged 15.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1 assist in 23 games for Huntington North last season. A first-team All-NE8 selection as a sophomore, Reich showed she can carry a scoring load against conference competition, including a 28-point game against Bishop Dwenger in which she hit seven 3-pointers. Her arrival gives the Eagles another player who can create offense and stretch a defense, making her a significant addition alongside returning guard Izzy Knitter. Reich scored 20 or more points seven different times last season, shooting 38 percent from three point range.
COACH’S QUOTE ON REICH
“Luci has fit in perfectly with our program both on and off the court. On the court, she has already proven she’s one of the best players in NE Indiana. Her love of the game and desire to be great is contagious to her teammates. She makes everyone around her better and wants to see them succeed. We believe the best is yet to come for Luci as she can take her game to another level. We are excited to see her blossom as a Lady Eagle.” – Columbia City coach Kyle Fillman
No. 19: Kaylee Davis, Southern Wells
Kaylee Davis enters her junior season as the engine of Southern Wells’ lineup after leading the Raiders in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals in 2025–26. The point guard averaged 14 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 4.5 steals per game, showcasing an impact that extends well beyond putting the ball in the basket. Her ability to create for teammates, contribute on the glass and disrupt opposing offenses gives Southern Wells a versatile cornerstone. Davis also delivered 22 points, nine rebounds and five steals in the Raiders’ narrow sectional loss to Southwood, providing a strong foundation for another step forward this winter. She had eight steals four different times including in 3 of 4 games from November 6-15 last season.
COACH’S QUOTE ON DAVIS
“Kaylee’s ability to play fast and push the ball is a key factor in our team’s success. While she can score the basketball, her passing, steals, and aggressive play are the most valuable assets she brings to the team. She is a player who will fill the stat sheet in many different categories. A good, healthy season should see her near 1,000 career points.” – Southern Wells coach Kyle Penrod
No. 18: Mackenzie Collins, Leo
Mackenzie Collins gives Leo a senior guard who can influence a game in nearly every category. She averaged 11.8 points, 5 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 steals across 23 games last season, pairing her scoring with a knack for creating opportunities for teammates and disrupting opposing possessions as she was part of the OTH All-Defensive Team. Her assist average led the Northeast 8, while her defensive production makes her a player opponents must account for beyond the offensive end. Collins also showed she can take on a larger scoring role, putting up 23 points in a win over New Haven and 16 against Canterbury.
COACH’S QUOTE ON COLLINS
“Mackenzie is a great asset on both sides of the ball. She brings alot of energy on defense and that transfers directly into her productivity on offense. Because she is good at creating shots for herself and for others, she makes everyone around her better!” – Leo coach Carrie Shappell
No. 17: Kenzie White, Snider
McKenzie White made an immediate impact in Snider’s frontcourt as a freshman, averaging 10.9 points and a team-high 7.6 rebounds per game in 2025–26 while shooting 65 percent from the field. She gave the Panthers a strong presence around the basket and showed she could carry a bigger offensive load when needed, including a 20-point, 13-rebound performance against Norwell. White earned First Team All-SAC and Outside the Huddle All-Freshman honors, setting up an exciting sophomore season after being one of the area’s biggest breakout stars last year. She finished the season with four double doubles.
COACH’S QUOTE ON WHITE
“Kenzie White is one of the most dominant players in the area and the state. Kenzie brings toughness and a whole lot of much needed attitude to our team. Kenzie does a great job of rebounding, and being a dominant presence on both ends of the court. She has also done an amazing job of getting in better shape and improving her jump-shot. We expect great things from her this year.” – Snider coach Reggie Tharp
No. 16: Khloe Dick, Bluffton
Khloe Dick gave Bluffton a high level, dependable scoring threat as a sophomore and enters her junior season ready for a larger role. She averaged 15.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.8 steals across 24 games in 2025–26, nearly doubling her freshman scoring average of 8.9 points. Dick also made 57 three-pointers at a 38 percent clip, giving defenses a reason to track her well beyond the arc. With Konley Ault graduating, Dick’s ability to find shots against greater defensive attention could shape Bluffton’s offense, while her rebounding and work in passing lanes give the Tigers production at both ends.
COACH’S QUOTE ON BLUFFTON
“Khloe is one of the better players in the FW area and has been getting better each year. With Konley gone she will take over as our lead guard and increase her leadership and production this season. She has been an intragul part of 40 wins and 3 championships the past 2 seasons so we rely on her each and every game. Plays very focused and determined so she is a great player for us.” – Bluffton coach Doug Curtis
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