Even after seven teams moved to Class AAA, Class AA remains a loaded division in NEPSAC.
We’ll see a new champion of this class for the first time since 2018-19. Four of the 10 teams are also new members, meaning we’ll get to see some new rivalries and matchups.
Choosing just five players for the All-Class AA team was a challenge with so much talent on hand. Several teams added big-time transfers too, and though none made it onto the team, three feature in our honorable mentions list.
Here are the biggest names to watch as we gear up for the winter season.
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Olivia Fleming, Northfield Mount Hermon
Class of 2026, 5-8 guard
Hometown: Windham, N.H.
Fleming was a sophomore captain last year and is the incumbent leader of a new-look NMH roster. She’s a super quick, 5-foot-7 point guard whose floater is among the best signature shots in NEPSAC. Fleming averaged 10.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 2023-24. Those numbers could soar as she steps into a larger playmaking role on a projected contender.
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Elyse MacDonough, Worcester Academy
Class of 2025, 5-8 guard
Hometown: South Burlington, Vt.
MacDonough, a St. Bonaventure commit, is among the region’s best sharpshooters, as evidenced by her victory in this summer’s A Shot For Life Challenge. She canned 36.7 percent of her 3s last season and 90.6 percent of her free throws while averaging 11.5 points and 3.9 assists. With Cameron Rust now at Penn State, Worcester Academy needs to fill her void as a scorer. MacDonough’s presence should help.
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Selah Prignano, Wilbraham & Monson
Class of 2026, 5-9 guard
Hometown: Newington, Conn.
The Titans are jumping all the way from Class C, but Prignano is used to big transitions after shining in her first NEPSAC season last year. The speedy guard won Class C Defensive Player of the Year and averaged 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 3 assists. Prignano is a matchup nightmare in the open court and has notably improved her half-court playmaking.
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Caterina Ravosa, Wilbraham & Monson
Class of 2026, 6-2 post
Hometown: East Longmeadow, Mass.
Ravosa is the other member of the Titans’ 1-2 punch. She’s a strong, sweet-shooting, 6-foot-2 forward who took home Class C Player of the Year in leading WMA to a championship. With 19 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and a block per game, Ravosa proved she could dominate Class C, and she’s fully capable of doing the same in AA.
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Fope Ayo, Austin Prep
Class of 2026, 6-4 post
Hometown: Methuen, Mass.
Ayo was arguably the biggest stock-riser of the entire summer, shooting up to No. 40 in ESPN’s 2026 class rankings as she tapped into the potential of her strong, 6-foot-4 frame. She’s a dominant defensive anchor with her length and timing and has worked to make significant strides on the offensive end. Last year was a trial-by-fire run for Ayo in her first NEPSAC season; expect a more confident and productive player this year.
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Honorable mention: Gabby Middleton (Newman), Grace Minihane (Northfield Mount Hermon), Tiffany Burns (Austin Prep), Bella Miele (Marianapolis), Liz Ukejianya (Storm King), Saige Youngberg (Worcester)
