Trenton Catholic vs. Stuart Day: Top Prospects to Watch in Final
The Mercer County Tournament has one game left. It is No. 1 Trenton Catholic against No. 2 Stuart Day. Trenton Catholic enters the game at 24-1 and with a ton of young players. Stuart Day will look to dethrone the…
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Continue ReadingThe Mercer County Tournament has one game left. It is No. 1 Trenton Catholic against No. 2 Stuart Day. Trenton Catholic enters the game at 24-1 and with a ton of young players. Stuart Day will look to dethrone the champions. Here are the top players to watch in this game.
Zoe Brooks (2023) | Trenton Catholic
It has been an outstanding rookie season for Brooks as the point guard of Trenton Catholic. She currently has 300+ points, 100+ rebounds, 100+ assists, and 100+ steals as a freshman. Brooks has scored 14 or more points in all three tournament games. In the semi-finals, Brooks finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, and nine steals. It is safe to say that Brooks will be one of New Jersey’s top players soon enough.
Nia Melvin (2021) | Stuart Day
Melvin has been a force on both sides of the ball this season. She is Stuart Day;s leading scorer with 15 points per game. She also leads the team in assists and steals. Against Notre Dame, Melvin finished with 15 points, four rebounds, and five assists. She will need to control the tempo of the game if they want to upset Trenton Catholic.
Aaylah Del Rosario (2023) | Trenton Catholic
Along with Brooks is her fellow freshman Del Rosario. The 6’6 forward has been one of the most dominant players in the state. She has 10 double-double this season including 12 points and 19 rebounds in their semi-final win over Trenton. Del Rosario is already an elite scorer down low and rim protector on defense. Trenton Catholic is set up well for the future with these young stars.
Ariel Jenkins (2021) | Stuart Day
Jenkins has had double-digit rebounds in 20 of 21 games this season. She is also averaging nearly five blocks per contest. Jenkins is 6’4 and is going to matchup with Del Rosario in this contest. This is the key matchup to watch. In the semi-finals, Jenkins finished with 11 points, 17 rebounds, and seven blocks.
Giana Hernandez-Boulden (2020) | Trenton Catholic
Boulden has looked like she is on a mission this season. Trenton Catholic has just one loss and one game away from a county championship. Boulden led the way against Trenton with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and eight steals. She is the senior leader on this team and has played like it down the stretch.