NJSIAA South Jersey Group 2 Tourney First Round Recap
The NJSIAA playoffs have started statewide and in South Jersey, the first round of the SJ Group 2 tournament has been completed. There were two upsets in the first round of play and the quarterfinals get underway on Tuesday. Congrats…
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Continue ReadingThe NJSIAA playoffs have started statewide and in South Jersey, the first round of the SJ Group 2 tournament has been completed. There were two upsets in the first round of play and the quarterfinals get underway on Tuesday. Congrats to the teams who have already advanced, but here are some players who stood out from the first round of games that you should keep watch of.
Maddie Eife (Sr.) – PF, Collingswood
Eife was the sparkplug behind a spirited performance from Collingswood on Monday, recording a 15-point, 14-rebound double-double in a two-point upset victory. The senior forward has been that kind of leader for Collingswood the entire year and finished the year with First Team All-Conference honors in the Colonial Conference. Eife plays with intensity in the middle and muscles her way to the basket. She finishes well at the cup and follows up her shots aggressively. It gives her that extra edge that was the difference on Monday.
Tori Wilsey (Sr.) – SG, Sterling
Wilsey has found her shooting stroke over the past few weeks and that was on full display in a one-point win over West Deptford. The senior shooting guard knocked down 3 three-pointers for the Silver Knights, executing well off catch-and-shoot situations. Watching her play, it seems like she plays best off-ball as her agility allows her to hover around the perimeter to find that open space, get a pass and quickly get off a shot. Her quick release is something that has really catapulted her success this season and now, she and Sterling are in the quarterfinals.
Emma Thornton (Fr.) – PF/C, Barnegat
Thornton and Barnegat came up short against Cinnaminson in the first round, but the freshman finished with a game-high 17 points for the Bengals. She’s quickly emerged onto the scene this season and closed out her year averaging a double-double as a freshman. She already has a great feel for the game on the interior and it’s allowed her to essentially run the offense through her. Thornton helps spread the floor well by attracting defenders once she has the ball, allowing her to pass, drive to the basket or draw contact and go to the foul line. It’s worked well for her thus far.
Rylee Morrow (Fr.) – PG, Middle Township
We’ll be seeing much more of Morrow this postseason as Middle Township dismantled Overbrook to advance to the quarterfinals. She’s already establishing herself along the perimeter as a go-to shooter for the Panthers. She does well at creating her own shots and looks comfortable off the dribble. Morrow doesn’t need much space to shoot as she often catches opponents off-guard or off-balance before releasing. She plays just as well off-ball as her catch-and-shoot ability rivals just about anyone in the Cape-Atlantic League.
Bryce Harvey-Carr (Jr.) – SG/SF, Camden
Harvey-Carr has been Camden’s leader, it’s go-to playmaker the entire year and she once again came up big, scoring 22 points against Delran. Camden ended up losing the game, but Harvey-Carr was virtually unguardable, knocking down 3 three-pointers in the game. She’s nimble and quick with the ball on offense, able to knock down shots from just about anywhere on the floor. That versatility, along with her size, makes her a dominant force on both sides of the ball. She’s a stout, quick-thinking defender who can get Camden on the break and quickly flip the momentum of a game.
Katherine Henn (Fr.) – 5-10, PF/C, Point Pleasant Boro
Henn recorded another multi-block game in the Panthers’ first round loss to Haddonfield, but has impressed on the defensive end this season. We’ve seen Henn dominate with double-doubles this season as her ceiling rises. She’s found her footing down on the block and has been very active on the rebounding side of things in recent games. She looks more comfortable and confident toward the end of her freshman year. It’s helped contribute to what we think is one of the best and raw defensive skillsets in the region.