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NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public A Around The State

NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public A Around The State
EJ Arocho
EJ Arocho February 23, 2023 @ 10:39 AM
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Rachel Thatcher
Rachel Thatcher 5'8" | SG | 2026
NJ
Grace Feeney
Grace Feeney 6'0" | SF | 2026
NJ
Tessa Liggio
Tessa Liggio 5'7" | PG | 2026
NJ
Anisa Akinola
Anisa Akinola SF | 2024
NJ
Ebony Arvelo
Ebony Arvelo 5'7" | SG | 2023
NJ
Ava Naszimento
Ava Naszimento 6'1" | C | 2023
NJ
Mikaela Hubbard
Mikaela Hubbard 6'2" | PF | 2023
NJ
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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 whether its with stats or perhaps the intangibles that don't necessarily show up on the box score.

Ava Naszimento

Ava Naszimento

NJ
C
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS C
CLASS 2023
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Ava
Naszimento C
Class
2023
Height
6'1"
HS
Immaculate Heart
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public A Around The State
At 6’2″, Ava is terrific at protecting the rim and grabbing rebounds. She is very agile and quick...
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Ava Naszimento

State: New Jersey
School: Immaculate Heart
Club: NJ Freedom
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Suzanna Odusote

Suzanna Odusote

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS C
CLASS 2023

Suzanna Odusote

School: Holy Angels
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MaryGrace Kelly

MaryGrace Kelly

POS PF
CLASS 2025

MaryGrace Kelly

School: Newark Academy
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Aly Yeshion

Aly Yeshion

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2024

Aly Yeshion

School: Dwight-Englewood
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Anisa Akinola

Anisa Akinola

NJ
SF
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Anisa
Akinola SF
Class
2024
HS
Hudson Catholic
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public A Around The State
She’s comfortable shooting from the perimeter, has great court positioning under the rim for put-backs and rebounds, and...
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Anisa Akinola

State: New Jersey
School: Hudson Catholic
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Mikaela Hubbard

Mikaela Hubbard

NJ
PF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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Mikaela
Hubbard PF
Class
2023
Height
6'2"
HS
St. John Vianney
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public A Around The State
At 6’3″, Mikaela is a force to be reckoned with in the post. Not only can she rebound...
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Mikaela Hubbard

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State: New Jersey
School: St. John Vianney
Club: Jersey Gemz 17U EYBL
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Sabrina DeSio

Sabrina DeSio

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2025

Sabrina DeSio

School: St. Thomas Aquinas
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Tessa Liggio

Tessa Liggio

NJ
PG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Tessa
Liggio PG
Class
2026
Height
5'7"
HS
Red Bank Catholic
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public A Around The State
This freshman guard does not play like your typical freshman. She has the mental toughness of an experienced...
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Tessa Liggio

State: New Jersey
School: Red Bank Catholic
Club: NJ Shoreshots
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Grace Feeney

Grace Feeney

NJ
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Grace
Feeney SF
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Trinity Hall
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public A Around The State
She has very good ball handling skills and excellent passing ability. What sets her apart from most is...
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Grace Feeney

State: New Jersey
School: Trinity Hall
Club:  New Jersey RISE
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Ebony Arvelo

Ebony Arvelo

NJ
SG
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS SG
CLASS 2023
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Ebony
Arvelo SG
Class
2023
Height
5'7"
HS
Camden Catholic
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public A Around The State
With a very young team like Camden Catholic, you need senior leadership. That’s where Ebony steps in. A...
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Ebony Arvelo

State: New Jersey
School: Camden Catholic
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Rachel Thatcher

Rachel Thatcher

NJ
SG
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Rachel
Thatcher SG
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Paul VI
|
NJ
NJSIAA Tournament: X-Factors in Non-Public A Around The State
Need a burst of energy? A quick spot-up 3? A defensive stop? … Then freshman Rachel Thatcher is...
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Rachel Thatcher

State: New Jersey
School: Paul VI
Club: Philly Rise EYBL
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