NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Group 3 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.
Mainland’s do-it-all 6’0″ forward is the type of player most programs wish they had. She loves the big moment and scores when her team needs points the most. A dynamic player on both ends of the court that never gives up on the play. You can’t ask much more of a player!
Samiyah Puckett
Samiyah Puckett
A terrific defender who loves to snatch steals from the opponent. Scrappy defensive play and smart offensive play. Her style of play can create crucial momentum swings in her team’s favor. She isn’t afraid of the moment!
Katie Dichter
Katie Dichter
She creates opportunities for all of her teammates with her excellent court vision & ability to dish dimes. Her stifling defense creates transition scoring opportunities for her team. If the opponent is not careful, she can pick their pocket with ease!
Bella Dayton
Bella Dayton
Her ability to consistently knock down the 3 is a crucial part of this team’s success. She is clutch from deep and understands her role on this team. If she gets hot from the perimeter, she can quickly deflate her opponent’s confidence.
Riley scans the floor with ease, and finds the best scoring opportunity in that moment. This freshman plays well above her grade level! As good as she is on offense, she might be even better on defense!
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If Colonia’s 2-headed 1,000-point scoring machine ( Taylor Derkack Taylor Derkack 6’0″ | SF Colonia | 2024 State NJ & Mattison Chiera Mattison Chiera 5’10” | CG Colonia | 2023 State NJ ) ever have an off-game or get in foul trouble, Isabel can step in to fill a scoring & rebounding void. She is excellent on both ends of the floor.
Emma Smith
Emma Smith
Emma is a player who imposes herself nicely. She positions herself under the basket and creates rebounding opportunities for a put-back or a kick-out to her teammates. Most importantly, she gives Warren Hills quality minutes with high efficiency.
Ava is explosive and very good off-the-dribble. She can beat the defender with her speed and score in transition. She also creates free throw opportunities with her explosive drives to the basket.
Small but mighty! Her defense is superior, and she swipes multiple steals per game because of it. Her defense turns into quick scoring in transition, as she is lightning quick once the ball is in her hands.
A player who is productive in both the scoring and rebounding columns. She is efficient with the ball in her hands, whether going up for 2 or kicking it out to an open teammate. High quality minutes played because of her high basketball IQ and always looking for the best possible shot opportunity.
Carey’s stellar and stifling defense leads to quick-scoring opportunities for her team. She is equally as good snatching the ball away from opponents as she is dishing it out to her teammates. Her court vision is superior.