After a bittersweet end to the season—falling to rival Liberty in a substate final with a trip to the state tournament on the line, the City High Little Hawks woke up to some brighter news. Four of their own were named to the postseason All-Conference team, an achievement few teams in the conference could match this year.
First Team All-Conference: August Palmer ‘25
For the second year in a row, senior August Palmer produced yet another exciting season in red and white for the Little Hawks, earning another First Team MVC appearance. The Minnesota State commit was a true leader this year, stepping up from a dominant junior season. August led the team in points (14.2 PPG), rebounds (6.1 RPG), and steals (1.8 SPG), truly cementing herself as a great under the Barnard era.
Second Team All-Conference: Kaitlin Loria ‘27
Without a doubt, one of the biggest breakout sophomore campaigns in the state, forward Kaitlin Loria has elevated her game to a new level. Loria ‘27 finished the season strong, averaging 12 points per game along with 6 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 56% from the field. Despite only being a sophomore, Kaitlin started every single game this season and contributed heavily to City High’s success.
Honorable Mention All-Conference: Emmy McComas ’25, Tessa Driscoll ‘26
Emmy McComas
While numbers don’t tell the full story for Emmy, her role on the team does. McComas has served as a veteran presence, starting nearly every game of her four-year high school career at City High. Emmy finished the year averaging 7 points per game along with 5.2 rebounds per game, but don’t let these numbers fool you. McComas’s game revolves around the dirty work on both offense and defense—things that don’t always show up on the stat sheet. Having such an experienced player who’s been in high-pressure situations time and time again is something that doesn’t come around every day.
Tessa Driscoll
Junior point guard Tess Driscoll finished this season on a high note, averaging 10.5 points per game along with 2.0 assists per game. Another notable improvement was her three-point shooting, which jumped to 34% from her sophomore year. Driscoll ‘26 started every game once again for the Little Hawks, and with Palmer ‘25 leaving the team next year, her potential will only rise as she fully takes over the offense and guard play heading into her senior season.
