Week 4 Eye Catchers Pt. 2
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2023 5-6 PG Mataya Gayle Mataya Gayle 5'7" | PG River Ridge | 2023 State GA – River Ridge Hampered with foul trouble in the first half, Mataya Gayle Mataya Gayle 5'7" | PG River Ridge | 2023 State GA…
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Continue Reading2023 5-6 PG Mataya Gayle Mataya Gayle 5'7" | PG River Ridge | 2023 State GA – River Ridge
Hampered with foul trouble in the first half, Mataya Gayle Mataya Gayle 5'7" | PG River Ridge | 2023 State GA stilled showed flashes of her game-breaking athleticism and skill. The smallest player on the floor but hands down the most electric player, Gayle recorded 11 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block in a 44-31 win over Harrison. Mataya has jitterbug quickness that helps her weave through the defense as she races down the break. She can explode to the basket and finish even when length presents itself. Gayle knocked down a pull-up three and can stop on a dime. Defensively, she can stay in front of anyone when she puts her mind to it. Still a young guard, her decision making will improve throughout her career.
2021 6-0 F Caroline Cavallaro Caroline Cavallaro 5'10" | PF River Ridge | 2021 State GA – River Ridge
With Allie Sweet in quarantine, senior Caroline Cavallaro Caroline Cavallaro 5'10" | PF River Ridge | 2021 State GA continued her strong play. Cavallaro is a mobile forward that runs the floor well. She is a strong rebounder that can help initiate the fast break. She uses her size to alter shots at the rim and can do so without fouling. Offensively, she can finish with either hand at the rim. She had 10 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 blocks in a win against Harrison.
2021 5-6 PG Leigh Codiniera Leigh Codiniera 5'5" | PG River Ridge | 2021 State GA – River Ridge
Leigh Codiniera Leigh Codiniera 5'5" | PG River Ridge | 2021 State GA doesn’t jump off the tape. She doesn’t possess elite size or quickness, but her savvy IQ and her poise are what makes her an effective player. Codiniera has seen big minutes since her freshman season. She has been through the fire. She understands when to look for her shot and when to set up the offense. Leigh is a solid decision maker that protects the ball and helps out in a variety of ways. She tallied 6 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal on Friday.
2022 5-8 SG Emily Acampora Emily Acampora 5'7" | SG Harrison | 2022 State GA – Harrison
Georgia’s prettiest shot. That is what Emily Acampora Emily Acampora 5'7" | SG Harrison | 2022 State GA has. She’s an elite shooter that is a premier floor spacer. She showed a little more off the bounce on Friday, a welcome sight that will help diversify her game. She had 11 points and hit 3 threes in the loss. Schools needing a knock down shooter will want to keep tabs on her come senior season.
2022 5-8 PG Alisha Foster Alisha Foster 5'8" | PG Harrison | 2022 State GA – Harrison
An active guard with nice length, Alisha Foster Alisha Foster 5'8" | PG Harrison | 2022 State GA wore many hats at the War Lodge Invitational. Though her offense wasn’t there, she was instrumental in organizing sets and helping rebound. Foster has a nice floor game and can be put in different positions and still succeed. She had 2 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. She could be an interesting option with another year of seasoning. I like her intangibles.