High School Preview: New Hampshire Guards who could Break out

Justin Feinberg

November 2, 2022 @ 07:51 AM

Here we continue to preview the upcoming high school season and look at guards from New Hampshire to know for this coming season. [player_tooltip player_id='496200' first='Valeria' last='Santiago'], Holderness, Class 2024, Position PG, Valeria is a crafty guard, who despite being undersized, is able to get her shot off on bigger defenders. She uses her quickness and skill set to make up for her size. She has a quick and high shot release. She lead her team in scoring last season, and can get going quickly from beyond the arc. She is a tough gritty guard who is prime for another big season. [player_tooltip player_id='288652' first='Elyse' last='Ngenda'], High School Derryfield, class 2025, Position CG, Elyse had a huge season last year, that included a double double with 26 points and 22 rebounds. She also had a game where she hit 5 three pointers. She is a versatile guard, who is a great rebounder, can attack down hill or step outside and shoot the three. She is a guard with good length to match her skill set. Looking forward to seeing her go to work this season. Delaney Cote, High School Portsmouth, Class 2023, Position SG Delaney could be in store for a breakout season. She is a shooting guard who showed many flashes of her ability last year, and I expect with a bigger role this year she will be a key contributor. She is a shooting guard, who moves well without the ball, has a quick shot release and a high basketball IQ. She is also a pesky defender when guarding ball handlers. Jayce Mendez , High School Manchester Central, Class 2023, Position SG Jayce is a guard who can get to the rim and attack the close out, or she can pull up and shoot from the outside. She is strong with the ball and doesn't turn the ball over often. She is a hardworking guard, who always is trying to improve. Maddie Kelley, High School Concord, Class 2024, Position SG, Maddie was playing with confidence last season, and had multiple games where she made multiple three pointers. She needs few dribbles to make her move and little time to get her shot off. Maddie could take a big jump in her junior season.