Riptide Showcase AM Standouts Pt. II
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This past weekend, Palisades HS and St Monica HS played host to the Riptide Showcase featuring some of the top teams and talent in the Southern California area. I was able to attend the event in the morning at the…
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Continue ReadingThis past weekend, Palisades HS and St Monica HS played host to the Riptide Showcase featuring some of the top teams and talent in the Southern California area. I was able to attend the event in the morning at the St. Monica location at here’s a look at a few additional standouts I saw.
1.
Layia King
Layia
King
5'9" | SF
St Marys Academy | 2026
State
CA
– St Mary’s Academy 2026
King stood out as a developing wing scoring option. Comfortable with the ball in her hands and being able to get good scoring opportunities. She can attack the basket off the dribble, she has a good midrange shot and she has a good touch around the basket. Good length and size on the glass. Defensively she is active on ball and can be a shot blocker in the paint.
2.
Melina Werhle
Melina
Werhle
5'11" | PF
St. Monica | 2025
State
CA
– St Monica 2025
Werhle was one of the best defensive players at the event. Good timing on her blocks, positioning herself well in the paint and challenging drives. She communicates defensively and she has the foot speed to be able to keep with the ball-handler as well. Good rebounder. Offensively she moves off ball and can finish at the basket off strong cuts.
3.
Calista Romero
Calista
Romero
5'8" | CG
St. Matthias St. Pius | 2024
State
CA
– St Pius X-St Matthias 2024
Romero is a bit of a combo guard. She can be a playmaker and she can be a scorer as well. Good passer in the halfcourt. Draws the defense and can kick the ball out. Gets into the paint off the dribble. Uses shot fakes to get the defense off balance. Good ball-handler who dribbles under control and can push the tempo on the break.
4.
Kaya Ghobrial
Kaya
Ghobrial
5'7" | SF
St. Monica | 2024
State
CA
– St. Monica 2024
Ghobrial stood out as a solid point guard and floor leader. Steady, doesn’t try to do too much and stays within her game. Good ball-handler who can dribble under pressure and stay composed. Keeps her head up on the break. Looks for the open teammate but can score the ball as well.