Three Stars Rise in High School & MLB | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Freshman phenom Jayden McClain, a 6-foot-6 force averaging 12 points, 8 rebounds, and nearly 5 blocks, has committed to Kentucky after being wowed by Coach Kenny Brooks’ post usage. Her elite efficiency—54% FG, 79% FT—and USA Basketball invite prove she’s already a top-tier prospect. Meanwhile, Cooper’s Haylee Noel, a 5-foot-10 scoring machine averaging 20+ points and 7 rebounds, is heating up college recruiting with offers from Boston College and Missouri, already nearing 1,600 career points and 700 rebounds. And rounding out the trio, veteran MLB catcher Luke Maile, 35, has returned to the…