AAU Recap: Capitol City Express-DeRose
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I was able to catch up with Coach DeRose for a recap of his teams AAU Season. “ Capitol City Express – DeRose had a great spring/summer season. We finished 32-10 as a team – winning three tournaments. We’re proud…
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Continue ReadingI was able to catch up with Coach DeRose for a recap of his teams AAU Season. “ Capitol City Express – DeRose had a great spring/summer season. We finished 32-10 as a team – winning three tournaments. We’re proud to have made it to the Platinum bracket in both Run 4 the Roses tournaments. Beyond the wins and losses columns, our team chemistry is unmatched. Our girls play for one another and know that team comes first. We spent the spring and summer getting better on and off the court and I know that work will show as their High School seasons start!” – Coach DeRose
Here is what Coach DeRose had to say about his players.
Danielle Cleveland
Danielle Cleveland
Danielle is a talented athlete with a super competitive drive. She will never backdown from a challenge. Danielle can takeover and win games for her teams, especially as a three-point shooter. She’s very coachable, and a great person, too! – Coach DeRose
Taylor is incredibly hardworking and humble. She has a motor that doesn’t stop. She is a long wing that can score from all three levels. On top of that, she plays excellent defense and rebounds consistently. Taylor is a walking double-double. – Coach DeRose
Reece has a very high basketball IQ. She can really facilitate an offense as a PG, as her passing abilities are top-notch. Reece is a leader and proves that by consistenly6 showing up for her team. She can score at all levels and locks down on defense, requesting to guard the other teams’ best players. You might want the ball in her hands at the end of a game, too, as she hit several buzzer-beaters this spring/summer season! – Coach DeRose
Alison has a true passion for basketball. She’s a vocal leader and always steps up for her team. She is a scoring machine – but that’s not all, because she can really defend, too. She’s quick & shifty! She puts herself in the right positions to be a great rebounder. Alison is an ultra-competitive hooper with an electric personality. – Coach DeRose
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Ava Ruster
Ava Ruster
Ava is a gritty, tough player that attacks on defense. She can pick the pockets of most ball handlers. And once she does, she’ll use her speed to beat opposing team down the court for easy transition points. Ava leaves it all on the court every single game. Her teammates know they can count on her to bring energy to the game. She is a spark plug! – Coach DeRose
Lily is one of the best slashers in her class – and she’s improved her offensive game this season by knocking down mid-range and outside shots. Other teams have a hard time guarding her. Defensively, Lily can read offenses and always seems to find herself in passing lanes for steals. Lily is an unselfish player and person! – Coach DeRose
Nevaeh Vasquez
Nevaeh Vasquez
Nevaeh has all the skills and pairs it with her incredible work ethic. She consistently puts the extra work in, and it shows in her games. She uses her size and athleticism to her advantage as she can get under defenders for steals and rebounds. Nevaeh is the teammate everyone loves. She’s a top-notch kid! – Coach DeRose