Mercer County Players to Watch
Mercer County had some strong programs last season in girls basketball. A lot of those programs will have some quality players returning. Let’s take a look at the top-returning players in Mercer County. Zoe Brooks Zoe Brooks 5'8" | CG…
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Continue ReadingMercer County had some strong programs last season in girls basketball. A lot of those programs will have some quality players returning. Let’s take a look at the top-returning players in Mercer County.
Zoe Brooks Zoe Brooks 5'8" | CG St. John Vianney | 2023 State NJ , Trenton Catholic, So. – Trenton Catholic was one of the top programs in the state and nation with its 28-1 record. The play of two freshmen carried a chunk of the load for the powerhouse group. Brooks was sensational with 13.5 points per game, 4.6 steals per game and 4.2 assists per game.
Aaylah Del Rosario, Trenton Catholic, So. – Del Rosario was another freshman who made a huge impact for Trenton Catholic in the 2019-20 season. She averaged 11.8 points per game and 11.6 rebounds per game, finishing with 12 double-doubles, including six to start the season.
Franki Gomez, Hopewell Valley, Sr. – Gomez averaged 11.2 points per game in 18 games of action for Hopewell Valley last year. She was strong at finishing tough shots around the rim and in the mid-range game. Gomez totaled 12 double-figure games.
Kennedy Jardine, Hun School, Sr. – Jardine was extremely efficient for the Hun School out of Princeton. She averaged 17.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. She hit double figures in almost every game last season. Jardine totaled nine double-doubles on the year, including 31 points and 16 rebounds against Hightstown this past February.
Izzy Lalo, Hun School, Sr. – Lalo averaged 13.2 points per game in 25 games at guard for Hun. She was a top perimeter shooter on the team with 52 made 3-pointers on the season. Lalo was a top facilitator on Hun, and she also found ways to get to the foul line and rebound. She finished with a season-high 27 points in a close win over Lawrenceville in the Prep A tournament semifinals.
Kyla Glasser-Hyman Kyla Glasser-Hyman 5'6" | PG Stuart Country | 2023 NJ , Hightstown, So. – Glasser-Hyman averaged 15.2 points per game last year as a freshman at Hightstown. She was an all-around threat who could rebound, distribute, get steals and get to the foul line. Glasser-Hyman scored in double figures 17 times, including five games of over 20 points.
Vanessa Sabol, Robbinsville, Jr. – Along with Allie Neumann, Sabol was a sophomore who made an impact last year for Robbinsville. She was capable of a double-double on any night, as she had 15 points and 15 rebounds against Trenton and 16 points and 13 rebounds against Steinert.
Maddie McCrea, Allentown, Sr. – McCrea, a Mount St. Mary’s commit, has been a force for Allentown the last few years. She was a prolific scorer and rebounder last season, averaging 14.6 points per game and 8.8 rebounds per game.
Emma Gartenberg, West Windsor-Plainsboro South, Sr. – Gartenberg averaged a double-double with 10.7 points and 10.8 rebounds last season. She was a reliable playmaker for West Windsor-Plainsboro South, and she’ll be a player to watch in her senior year.
Taylor Blunt, Peddie School, Sr. – Blunt was the driving force for Peddie out of Hightstown. She averaged 19.8 points per game in 19 games of action. Blunt netted over 30 points three times on the year, including a 39-point showing against Archbishop Spalding of Maryland last December. Blunt can knock down perimeter shots at a high clip, as seen when she put in eight triples against Hun this past January.
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Nicole Villalta-Barrantes, Notre Dame, Jr.
Mary Kathryn Kramli, Pennington, Jr.
Tamia Warner, Ewing, Sr.