Exam Jamm: Byron’s MVP Standouts! (Pt.1)

<h6 style="text-align: center;">Lake<span style="font-family: ’book antiqua’, palatino, serif;"><strong> Zurich was fan-filled on Dec 7th. The 9 game event featured top teams and top talent from respective areas. Below are some game named MVPs and players that just completely stood out! </strong></span></h6> <h6></h6> <h6><b><u>Deerfield vs. Simeon</u></b></h6> <i>’23 [player_tooltip player_id="148164" first="Lexi" last="Kerstein"] | 5’7 Guard | Deerfield</i> Lexi's hard work shows in her efficiency. The junior guard out of Deerfield is just as aggressive on the offensive side of the ball, if not more on the defensive side. Kerstein finished the night with 25 points and 5 steals. Her energy on the court is as high as her skillset.. and if you've seen her play then that's saying a lot. An elite combo guard who can average double digits in points and assists, while also contributing on the defense. <i>’22 [player_tooltip player_id="292361" first="Nakia" last="Bardney"] | 6’0 Forward| Simeon</i> A dependable forward who is just a roadrunner in the open court. Bardney has a high motor and tons of skill but also shows the "we before me" attitude on every play. On the boards, her goal is to get them all. Relentless. A walking double double. <h6><b><u>Fremd vs. Montini </u></b></h6> <i>’22 Samantha Mogilinski | 5’9 Guard | Montini</i> A threat from the arc when left open. Mogilinski has a quick and non-altered release no matter the situation she’s put in. She can put the ball on the floor and score in the paint, or drive and create a play for another teammate. Sam shows no nerves during crunch time and is willing to sacrifice her body and take charges. <em>’25 [player_tooltip player_id="352113" first="Ella" last="Todd"] | 5’11 Guard | Fremd</em> A high talented freshman who checks the box on all aspects of the game. Her length allows her to score over whoever.. whenever. Todd's footwork is second to none and her IQ is beyond her youth. There is no ceiling on this kid.. and she has nothing but time on her side. Fremd is in GREAT hands. <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Palatine vs. Fenwick</span></strong> <em>’22 Madi Stark  | 6’1 Forward | Palantine</em> An athletic forward, who shows potential to play the 3-5. Stark is a tough-nosed player who uses her strength to get to her spots on the court. She's a versatile player that can contribute offensively in the paint, the mid, and also defend and switch multiple positions. <em>’22 [player_tooltip player_id="160854" first="Mira" last="Schwanke"] | ’5’11 Wing | Fenwick</em> Mira's length is key to her well-rounded skillset. Offensively, she's a knockdown shooter... right at the arc, or a couple of steps back, she can drain them. She can facilitate the offense, or be the primary focus. Her length translates well on the defensive side of the ball. She can switch multiple positions and completely disrupt an offense. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>St Charles North</strong></span><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> vs Vernon Hills</span></strong> <em>’23 [player_tooltip player_id="207052" first="Alyssa" last="Hughes"] | 5’7 Combo Guard | St Charles North</em> The junior guard is superb with the ball in her hand. There is not an angle or a situation that Alyssa can't make a play out of. Triple threat, off the bounce or in traffic... she has the vision, IQ, and the awareness. When she creates off the dribble behind the arc... no space should be given, it's gonna be a bucket. Hand down, woman down. On the defensive side of the ball, Hughes shows the same type of vision, high IQ, and awareness to be a threat as well. Quick hands, the correct hand, &amp; quick feet.. she's just always in the right position to make a play. Tremendous talent. <em>’23 Alexa Cieslinski  | 6’1 Guard/Wing | Vernon Hills</em> Alexa is a lengthy guard that can affect the game in multiple ways. Defensively her length is used in the paint for blocks or deflections, but she can also slide out to the perimeter and give issues there as well. On the offensive side of the ball, Cieslinski is efficient in the paint, she takes long strides to finish but it keeps her balanced with a higher chance of completion. A knockdown shooter from the mid to the arc as well. <h6><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Barrington vs Carmel</strong></span></h6> <em>’23 [player_tooltip player_id="148135" first="Sophie" last="Swanson"] | 5’11 Guard | Barrington</em> Swanson is an elite talent, and it's just that simple. From all three levels, she can score.. and when she gets going, a double team is necessary. Her form is excellent, her movement is swift and her patience is consistent on both sides of the ball. Swanson is ultra-confident &amp; competitive and it shows in her poised demeanor. She's never rattled, and just always ready for the moment. <em>’22 [player_tooltip player_id="62566" first="Grace" last="Sullivan"] | 6’4 Post | Carmel</em> A bucket in the paint... Sullivan's soft touch around the rim and aggression on the glass will pencil in a double-double every night for her. A hard player to stop when shes working in the lane and in the mid. She has tons of IQ, great hands, and top-tier awareness. The Bucknell commit is at the top of scouting reports.