Underrated players in NOVA: Public School edition PT2
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Sovay Reid HEIGHT 5'10" POS PF CLASS 2026 Sovay Reid School: Lake Braddock Sovay Reid was a block machine this year for Lake Braddock. She has good length, and that helped make her such an impact defender. Sovay is a…
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Sovay Reid
Sovay Reid was a block machine this year for Lake Braddock. She has good length, and that helped make her such an impact defender. Sovay is a good rebounder and has a lot of skill. She can shoot the ball pretty well and is a solid athlete overall. Sovay has a bright future, and with Lake Braddock returning many players, she could play a significant role in NOVA next year.
Claire Erny
Claire Erny
Broad Run was a surprisingly good team this year. They lost a lot from last year but still managed to finish above .500. I think a big reason for that was sophomore wing Claire Erny. She has a complete offensive game and is a solid defender. Broad Run will be very good next year, and Claire will play a massive part.
Kaiden Kerkulah
Kaiden Kerkulah
Kaiden Kerkulah is an undersized but physical forward. She is a great scorer inside and a tremendous rebounder for her size. She is a very good athlete and if she can expand her game a little more, she will be a serious problem.
Stella Gougoufkas
Stella Gougoufkas
James Madison has won 3 straight state titles and is loaded with underappreciated players. Junior Forward Stella Gougoufokas might be the best example of that. Like the rest of this Madison team, she competes defensively. Stella is a phenomenal driver, and when she goes downhill, there’s very little you can do to stop her. She can shoot the ball and is a great athlete.
Avery Gripentrog
Avery Gripentrog
I want to include another James Madison Warhawk here because it’s a team of unsung heroes. Avery Griepentrog Avery Griepentrog 5’10” | PF James Madison | 2024 State VA might be the best defender on one of the best defensive teams in the state. She rebounds very well and is the anchor for this Madison defense. I’ve seen her doing a solid job on the perimeter guarding smaller players, and she is a great shot blocker in the paint.
Brianna Long Brianna Long 5'8" | SF Colgan | 2024 State VA
Brianna Long Brianna Long 5'8" | SF Colgan | 2024 State VA
Junior Forward Brianna Long Brianna Long 5’8″ | SF Colgan | 2024 State VA is a rebounding machine. She is only 5’8, and she still managed to average 11.8 RPG. The best way to gauge how good of a rebounder an individual is is by how many offensive rebounds they average. Brianna averages an insane 6.9 offensive rebounds per game. She is a fantastic athlete and will easily average a double-double in her senior year.