Top Shelf: 802 Third Team All-State + D4POY

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's on! The end-of-season awards have been boiling and the cream has risen to the top. Check out VT's Third Team All-State. Let's get to it! (photo of [player_tooltip player_id='446539' first='Sydney' last='Perry'])</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496160' first='Macie' last='Stagner'], 5'8 G - Springfield H.S. Class of 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Macie has steadily been one of the most potent offensive creators in D2, taking care of her business quietly. She's a savvy facilitator who knows when to press the gas and get it going with her 3-point shooting and crafty short-range finishing, or she'll pull the right strings to get teammates involved. The handle is tight and provides her the ability to play at her own pace as she probes the defense. On the other end, Stagner anticipates well out of the zone pressure and has a knack for reading ball reversals and getting out in transition. Macie's put up 1,300+ points and will be approaching 2,000 when it's all said and done. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='481355' first='Charlotte' last='Jasmin'], 5'9 G/W - Hartford H.S. Class of 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jasmin's skillset and frame combine to make a formidable force on both ends of the floor. She's a strong 5'9 and can get physical down low when she drives, with it at times morphing into a quick post finish. Yet she's also the lead guard who operates with a crisp handle and multi-level shooting, thus generating offense in large part with her scoring and court vision as a sly distributor. Defensively, Charlotte has always been someone who can guard inside or out, and due to personnel this winter, it wasn't uncommon for her to guard up and hold down the paint with her strength + quickness, rebound at a high clip, and then push. Thoroughly versatile.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='496182' first='Ruby' last='Dasaro'], 5'7 G - BFA St. Albans Class of 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The motor Ruby plays with is a joy to see. Dasaro is just relentless; she's in your air space with fullcourt pressure, the hands are actively tracing the ball to tip passes or get a finger on the crossover, and the rotations when off the ball are air tight. The agility and hustle shine bright, and her long arms surprise some as she extends into space. An active rebounder too, Ruby works the defensive end in order to open up the offense. She's a dynamic slasher who'll hurt you in transition or the halfcourt, able to beat you with a quick first step and athleticism. She has the 3-ball in her kit, mostly off the catch, and she's an organizer who can handle ball pressure and get the set rolling. High-energy with a sound skillset. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='446539' first='Sydney' last='Perry'], 6'0 F - Windsor H.S. Class of 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hands down the best forward in her division, Sydney put up numbers and played winning ball night after night. Perry's work consists of physical post play, using her strength well to assert herself, get to her spot, and operate. She's an adept finisher on both sides of the hoop, using the baby hook with either hand as her go-to, plus, she has the awareness to kick when the defense sends help. Moreover, Sydney runs the floor hard and will often reap buckets off that hustle. Defensively, she knows how to own the interior. It's post-denial, fronting, shot-blocking, and straight up toughness to challenge everything and then clean the glass. So dependable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='645688' first='Peyton' last='Guay'], 5'9 G - West Rutland School Class of 2025 -</strong> <em><strong>D4 Player of the Year</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>D4's best player, [player_tooltip player_id='645688' first='Peyton' last='Guay']. An utter bucket, Peyton gets her offense in every which way. In transition going defense-to-offense, as a creator slashing + pulling up from deep, and off the ball as an active mover who plays well off the catch with quick decisions. Furthermore, she's the offensive organizer too, reeling everyone when the transition game is stunted to get into sets. Defensively Peyton displays good instincts and feel, able to read actions and jump them off-ball or apply measured pressure to bother while anticipating decisions on-ball. A two-way presence, three straight State Titles, and a shoo-in for 2,000. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->