Spooky Teams: Spring A-Rival Part 2
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I previously discussed the potency of the Lady Rivals starting 5, which is arguably the best in New England. The Rivals’ firepower is enhanced by the entire bench filled with premier prospects in their respective classes. Here are the athletes…
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Continue ReadingI previously discussed the potency of the Lady Rivals starting 5, which is arguably the best in New England. The Rivals’ firepower is enhanced by the entire bench filled with premier prospects in their respective classes. Here are the athletes that fill out the loaded roster.
Cate MacDonald Cate MacDonald 6'2" | PF New Hampton | 2023 State NewE | 6’2’’| PF| ’23
You know your team is really good if MacDonald is coming off the bench. She was a borderline top 10 player during the winter for New Hampton and has brought that same level of play to the Rivals this spring. At Spooky Nook, MacDonald was locking down the paint on defense and protecting the rim. She also was efficient on offense and took advantage of all her scoring opportunities. When MacDonald comes in for Oliver, the team does not have to change or adjust. They can continue to play the same style and brand of winning basketball and squeeze the life out of the competition.
Paloma Garcia Paloma Garcia 5'7" | CG Proctor Academy | 2023 State NewE | 5’7’’| CG| ’23
Garcia gets in the game and does all the dirty work for the Rivals. Her hard-nosed defense and ball pressure are Garcia’s strengths. She can defend both guard spots and is aggressive when trapping the Rivals press. Garcia is a tough and physically strong guard who loves to play an uptempo style. She is also an excellent distributor who always looks up the floor and ignites the break with solid lead passes or will push the ball herself.
Sierra Bentley Sierra Bentley 6'1" | CG Northfield Mt. Hermon | 2023 State NewE | 6’1’’| SF/PF| ’23
Bentley is another versatile defensive force who can protect the interior and switch out and guard perimeter-oriented players. Her athleticism is off the charts, and she does a good job cutting off angles. On offense, she has the handle to pair with elite athleticism to be an impactful slasher on the wing. Bentley also has the vertical and quick leaping ability to be a factor on the boards and around the basket.
Jami Hill Jami Hill 5'11" | SF St Andrews | 2023 State NewE | 5’10| SG/SF| ’23
I liked Hill’s defensive versatility at Spooky Nook. I saw her matchup with guards, wings, and bigs, and she held her own defending all three. Hill has the foot speed, and upper body strength to defend multiple positions successfully and is alert when pressing and trapping. Hill stretches the floor with three-point shooting and, when aggressive, can power past her defender and get to the rim.