Region 3's Small School Standouts

There's talent everywhere, from small schools to big schools and from big cities to small towns. This list is simply an opportunity to highlight some of the small school players to watch this upcoming season across each region of the state.   For Region 3, schools eligible to have a player included on the “small school” list are members of the All “A” Member schools for the 2026-27 season. Those schools include Cloverport, Edmonson County, Hancock County, McLean County, Owensboro Catholic and Trinity (Whitesville)   Here's a look at Region 3's small school standouts for the upcoming season:    Dre'Mail Carothers is a three-star quarterback committed to the University of Louisville, but he has also made an impact on the basketball court. He led the team in scoring last season, averaging 13.1 points per game. Carothers shot nearly 50% from the field and 35% from 3-point range while also leading the team with exactly five rebounds per game. He can handle the ball, drive to the rim, make smart passes and knock down shots from the outside. His ability to contribute in so many areas made him one of the team's most productive players.     [player_tooltip player_id='2858401' first='Keegan' last='Wilson'] led Hancock County in scoring last season, averaging 14.5 points per game. He knocked down 41 3-pointers, shot more than 80% from the free-throw line and averaged just over four rebounds and three assists per game. His free-throw percentage ranked among the best in the state. Wilson has a smooth game and does a good job creating opportunities for himself and his teammates. He can score in just about any way from anywhere on the floor.     [player_tooltip player_id='2528368' first='Jonah' last='Massey'] will be the team's leading returning scorer after averaging eight points per game last season. Massey is a combo guard who plays with good effort and moves well with or without the ball. He can create good shots for himself or his teammates from inside or outside the arc. He is reliable in most areas of the game, whether it's shooting, ball handling or scoring. Just as dependable as he is on offense, Massey brings that same consistency on the defensive end.     [player_tooltip player_id='2843480' first='Taylor' last='Payne'] averaged 8.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last season while shooting nearly 50% from the field and just over 35% from 3-point range. Payne's size and athleticism give him a strong combination to go along with his efficiency. He has the skills to score while also being difficult to box out on the boards. Payne plays with good effort and physicality, making his presence felt around the basket. He could very well be a double-double threat this season.     [player_tooltip player_id='3725484' first='Harrison' last='Barnett'] led the Raiders in scoring last season, averaging 14.8 points per game. He also led the team in field-goal percentage at an efficient 57.5%. Only one of his field goals all season came from the 3-point line, with most of his production coming from inside the arc. Barnett also led the team in rebounding at 5.6 per game. He does a good job reading the floor and understanding what is developing around him.     [player_tooltip player_id='3726363' first='Jake' last='Murphy'] averaged 12.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game last season. He led his team with 60 3-pointers, averaging 2.1 per game while shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. Murphy also shot nearly 50% from the field overall. He has a smooth stroke and isn't one-dimensional with his outside shooting. Murphy stays active without the ball, consistently moving to find open looks.     [player_tooltip player_id='3726389' first='Ian' last='Roby'] averaged 11.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game last season. He did much of his damage from beyond the arc, knocking down 57 3-pointers at a rate of 2.2 per game. Roby shot 35.6% from 3-point range, making him a consistent threat from deep. What makes him especially difficult to defend is how quickly the ball gets out of his hands. He thrives in catch-and-shoot situations because of his quick release.    More:   [player_tooltip player_id='2758605' first='Julian' last='Barnes'], Edmonson County   [player_tooltip player_id='2532069' first='Nolan' last='Maxwell'], Hancock County   [player_tooltip player_id='2381869' first='Braylon' last='Coots'], Owensboro Catholic   [player_tooltip player_id='2843314' first='Sam' last='Butterworth'], Owensboro Catholic   [player_tooltip player_id='2381873' first='Zander' last='Reisz'], Owensboro Catholic   Cale Boarman, Trinity (Whitesville)   [player_tooltip player_id='2843503' first='Mason' last='Smith'], Trinity (Whitesville)

There's talent everywhere, from small schools to big schools and from big cities to small towns. This list is simply an opportunity to highlight some of the small school players to watch this upcoming season across each region of the state.