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Sensational Sophomores on the court 

Sensational Sophomores on the court 
Jonelle Streed
Jonelle Streed
November 20, 2023 @ 02:19 PM
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Viviana Nigro
Viviana Nigro 5'7" | SG | 2026
NC
Annalise DeMatteis
Annalise DeMatteis 5'8" | PG | 2026
NC
Ava Wulf
Ava Wulf 5'6" | PG | 2026
NC
Sam Vanderhave
Sam Vanderhave 5'3" | PG | 2026
NC
Kennedy Jackson
Kennedy Jackson 5'10" | CG | 2026
NC
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The sophomore class is extremely strong in North Carolina. There are several players who are off to a spectacular start, but these players have really jumped off the page because of their ability to score, to defend, to rebound and to lead. 

Sam Vanderhave

Sam Vanderhave

NC
PG
HEIGHT 5'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Sam
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Class
2026
Height
5'3"
HS
Charlotte Country Day
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NC
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State: North Carolina
School: Charlotte Country Day
Club: E.A. Lady Stars
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Ava Wulf Ava Wulf 5'6" | PG Wake Christian | 2026 NC

HEIGHT 5'6"
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CLASS 2026

Ava Wulf Ava Wulf 5'6" | PG Wake Christian | 2026 NC

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Annalise DeMatteis Annalise DeMatteis Annalise DeMatteis 5'8" | PG Cary Academy | 2026 NC

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Viviana Nigro Viviana Nigro Viviana Nigro 5'7" | SG Lee Park Prep | 2026 NC

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Viviana Nigro Viviana Nigro Viviana Nigro 5'7" | SG Lee Park Prep | 2026 NC

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