EIE Spring Invitational: NW Select Black/AZ Magic

NW Select Black matched up with AZ Magic at the EIE Spring Invitational in Arizona where Select was running on all cylinders while accumulating a huge lead in the process.  Seven players from NW Select ended up with five points or more - showing of their ability to spread the wealth across the board.  By halftime, Select smothered the opposition 49-14, highlighted by [player_tooltip player_id="158517" first="Halle" last="Hageman"]’s passing abilities as she handed out a game high six assists.  [player_tooltip player_id="158545" first="Rhyan" last="Mogel"] had a game high 11 rebounds and [player_tooltip player_id="207820" first="Mia" last="Skoro"] had a game high 14 points as NW Select handled their opposition in an easy manner as they cruised to a 71-18 victory as all their pieces were connecting on all cylinders. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158539" first="Lizzy" last="Bennett"] 2023 5’11" SF NW Select Black</strong> - Lizzy is a newcomer to NW Select Black and has instantly fit in as a versatile wing with a high aptitude as a glue type player as she truly does it all.  She has a good mid-range game and can score within the paint or dish it off to a teammate within the key.  Bennett finished with 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="255263" first="Ava" last="Heiden"] 2024 6’2" C NW Select Black</strong> - the Sherwood big showed high capability as a centerpiece in the post as she changed the direction on many shots and provided as a rebounder.  She also showed the ability to stretch the floor and finish at the rim.  Finished with 7 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="207819" first="Carly" last="Stone"] 2022 5’6" SG NW Select Black</strong> - the sharpshooter got it going as she hit several from deep and played aggressive defense, coming up with some loose balls and showing hustle.  She is a playmaker with or without the ball who is incredibly scrappy, as she dove and helped Select obtain some extra possessions.  Finished with 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158517" first="Halle" last="Hageman"] 2022 5’6" PG NW Select Black</strong> - Hageman dazzled with her innate passing abilities as she can hit the full court touchdown as well as run as a speed, elusive point guard in the transition.  Although this wasn’t one of her high scoring games, she provided as a steadfast floor general, finishing with 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158545" first="Rhyan" last="Mogel"] 2023 5’11" SG NW Select Black</strong> - Mogel is the engine of this team as she showed her rugged rebounding skills as well as chipped in as a scorer and facilitator.  She is a locomotive who plays incredibly tough on each possession, never taking a break.  She finished with 9 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals. <strong>Jazzy Davidson 2025 6’1" PF NW Select Black</strong> - Davidson continued to show off her ability to score in a myriad of ways as the eclectic talent has a lot in her arsenal.  She finished with 9 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal as she can finish from the perimeter and knows how to use her length to her advantage in the paint. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="207820" first="Mia" last="Skoro"] 2022 5’9" SG NW Select Black</strong> - Skoro perhaps had the best individual game out of the group as she had a significant showing as an all-around guard who is incredibly intuitive.  She rebounds well for her position, as finishes well with her signature floater in the lane.  Finished with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="158551" first="Annie" last="Koenig"] 2023 5’11" SG NW Select Black</strong> - Annie is a tall guard with capabilities as a defender and rebounder due to her size alone.  She is a natural shooter with her length and knocks it down with good consistency.  She finished with 10 points and 5 rebounds as a consistent offensive cog for Select. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="211120" first="Olivia" last="Poulvaati"] 2023 5’11" PF NW Select Black</strong> - Has gained recognition as a high aptitude forward who plays beyond her position.  Has slick hands that are good for rebounding and passing - perhaps from her skill as a goalie in soccer.  Poulvaati finished with 4 points for Select.