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Tournament Kicks Off: Prospects that shined

Tournament Kicks Off: Prospects that shined
Wendy Waters
Wendy Waters
November 17, 2023 @ 10:51 AM
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Rosie Santos
Rosie Santos 5'5" | PG | 2027
CA
Cayla Mercadel
Cayla Mercadel 5'6" | PG | 2025
CA
Andrea Rico
Andrea Rico 5'10" | SF | 2025
CA
Truth Evans
Truth Evans 5'7" | CG | 2024
CA
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The tournament season has kicked off for these skilled and determined California basketball girls. I went to watch some of the girls, and despite it being early in the year, they all look impressive. Their teamwork and dribbling skills are coming together, promising a fantastic season ahead! Here are a couple of standout players who really got it done.

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Rosie Santos Rosie Santos 5'5" | PG JSerra Catholic | 2027 State CA

HEIGHT 5'5"
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CLASS 2027

Rosie Santos Rosie Santos 5'5" | PG JSerra Catholic | 2027 State CA

School: Jserra
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Truth Evans Truth Evans 5'7" | CG Muir | 2024 State CA

HEIGHT 5'6"
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Andrea Rico Andrea Rico 5'10" | SF Capo Valley Christian | 2025 State CA

HEIGHT 5'9"
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Andrea Rico Andrea Rico 5'10" | SF Capo Valley Christian | 2025 State CA

School: Capistrano Valley Christian
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Cayla Mercadel Cayla Mercadel 5'6" | PG Capo Valley Christian | 2025 State CA

HEIGHT 5'6"
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Cayla Mercadel Cayla Mercadel 5'6" | PG Capo Valley Christian | 2025 State CA

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