NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Group 1 Around The State
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We look at players who aren’t necessarily the “star” players on their respective teams, but can impact a game in a major way. If foul trouble plagues the star player(s), these x-factors can help seal the win for their team…
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Continue ReadingWe look at players who aren’t necessarily the “star” players on their respective teams, but can impact a game in a major way. If foul trouble plagues the star player(s), these x-factors can help seal the win for their team whether its with stats or perhaps the intangibles that don’t necessarily show up on the box score.
Wildwood’s Sinaia Hills Sinaia Hills 5’11” | PF Wildwood | 2024 NJ provides size & length and can alter an opponent’s shot even without getting a blocked shot. Her interior presence and ability to corral the offensive boards can be a game-changer. She is tenacious in the low post.
Woodstown’s Evee Spencer Evee Spencer PF Woodstown | 2023 State NJ provides her team with valuable second & third scoring opportunities with her size & court positioning. She cleans up the boards nicely and can pose issues for the offense trying to drive inside and score.
This freshman is providing her Penns Grove squad with quality minutes and production. Lightning quick and impressive off the dribble. Defensively she can give opponents nightmares. She plays relentless, scrappy basketball.
Maria Woll
Maria Woll
Plays very smart basketball and isn’t foul prone. She can do a little bit of everything; can score, rebound & dish out dimes to create scoring opportunities for her teammates. Maria has superb court-vision.
Jaclyn DeShields Jaclyn DeShields 5'7" | SG Middlesex | 2024 State NJ
Jaclyn DeShields Jaclyn DeShields 5'7" | SG Middlesex | 2024 State NJ
Jaclyn is a workhorse & a defensive menace. She is always scanning the passing lanes to grab that next steal. Her stats have doubled since last season and it’s a testament to her relentless work ethic. If left open from the perimeter, she will make the defense pay.
Sophia Doto
Sophia Doto
Sophia provides a little bit of everything. She can score, she can snatch rebounds & can dish out assists. One of the things that will never show up on the box score is her determination and the way she never gives up on a play. She is an absolute workhorse.
Saoirse can absolutely light it up from 3-point range. If she finds her rhythm early, she can knock down multiple shots from deep. With their other perimeter threats, Saddle Brook can turn quickly into a 3-point shooting machine if she gets hot.
Jackie Cifelli
Jackie Cifelli
Jackie provides her team with quality minutes every time she’s on the floor. She has excellent court positioning which translates to a good rebounding game. She can contribute a little bit of everything and can be difficult for the defense to figure out.
Ava Incorvaia
Ava Incorvaia
Ava is a quick guard who plays scrappy, but smart basketball. She has fast hands which in turn forces many turnovers. She’s always scanning and looking to snag a steal.