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NOVA starting 5 class of 2024: Public School

NOVA starting 5 class of 2024: Public School
Neam Baattai
Neam Baattai
March 28, 2024 @ 11:52 PM
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Noelle Cabiness
Noelle Cabiness 6'0" | PF | 2024
VA
Ella Mahaffey
Ella Mahaffey 5'8" | SF | 2024
VA
Angelina Nice
Angelina Nice 6'0" | CG | 2024
VA
Sadie Shores
Sadie Shores 5'10" | CG | 2024
VA
Hope Drake
Hope Drake 5'11" | SF | 2024
VA
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The Seniors public school in NOVA has been one of the better ones recently. It's so good that they could give the Seniors in private schools a run for their money. Here are my starting 5 for public school seniors in NOVA.

Stony Brook
Sadie Shores

Sadie Shores

VA
CG
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Sadie
Shores CG
Class
2024
Height
5'10"
HS
Woodgrove HS
|
VA
NOVA starting 5 class of 2024: Public School
At my first guard spot, I have Sadie Shores . When Sadie transferred back to Woodgrove after a...
Written by Neam Baattai
Stony Brook
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Sadie Shores

State: Virginia
School: Woodgrove HS
Club: Fairfax Stars EYBL
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Ella Mahaffey

Ella Mahaffey

VA
SF
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Ella
Mahaffey SF
Class
2024
Height
5'8"
HS
Riverside
|
VA
NOVA starting 5 class of 2024: Public School
Ella Mahaffey is one of the best shot creators and tough shot makers in NOVA. Her handle, overall...
Written by Neam Baattai
Colgate
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Ella Mahaffey

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State: Virginia
School: Riverside
Club: Fairfax Stars EYBL
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Radford
Angelina Nice

Angelina Nice

VA
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Angelina
Nice CG
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Woodgrove
|
VA
NOVA starting 5 class of 2024: Public School
Most people knew how good Angelina Nice could be coming into this year, but she surprised some people...
Written by Neam Baattai
Radford
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Angelina Nice

State: Virginia
School: Woodgrove
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Washington University
Hope Drake

Hope Drake

VA
SF
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Hope
Drake SF
Class
2024
Height
5'11"
HS
Briar Woods
|
VA
NOVA starting 5 class of 2024: Public School
Hope Drake ‘s offensive versatility and consistency were huge for a great Briar Woods team all year. She...
Written by Neam Baattai
Washington University
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Hope Drake

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State: Virginia
School: Briar Woods
Club: GTS Fusion
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Le Moyne (NY)
Noelle Cabiness

Noelle Cabiness

VA
PF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Noelle
Cabiness PF
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Briar Woods
|
VA
NOVA starting 5 class of 2024: Public School
There were a couple of options I was considering at Center, but ultimately, I went with Noelle Cabiness...
Written by Neam Baattai
Le Moyne (NY)
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Noelle Cabiness

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State: Virginia
School: Briar Woods
Club: GTS Fusion
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