2024 AAU Preview: NJ Shoreshots 16U HGSL

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As we enter the 1st Live Period, let's look at one of the many talented 16U teams in NJ. The [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] 16U HGSL has undergone some major changes. [player_tooltip player_id='559085' first='Addison' last='Nyemchek'] and [player_tooltip player_id='559084' first='Sophie' last='Smith'] have moved to Philly Rise and [player_tooltip player_id='559819' first='Whitney' last='Hobson'] has moved to United NJ. With a strong core of 4 players back and 4 new additions they will look to take down the HGSL title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LIVE PERIOD SCHEDULE:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Event</strong></td></tr><tr><td>April 19-21</td><td>Live at the Nook- Manheim, PA</td></tr><tr><td>May 17-19</td><td>AC Showcase- Atlantic City, NJ</td></tr><tr><td>July 11-13</td><td>Run 4 The Roses Classic - Louisville, KY</td></tr><tr><td>July 14-15</td><td>Midwest Summer Classic- Hamilton, OH</td></tr><tr><td>July 19-21</td><td>HGSL Championship- Atlantic City, NJ</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#2 - [player_tooltip player_id='559041' first='Tessa' last='Liggio'] - 2026</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The floor general of this group. Tessa has classic PG skills and can initiate the offense in halfcourt or moving it ahead in transition. She has great range on her shot and is part of the loaded 2026 class for Non-Public A Champs Red Bank Catholic. She hit 26 3-pointers as a sophomore and was 2nd on the team in assists while also averaging 3+rpg. With more scoring opportunities on her Shoreshots team this summer, she will look to get more buckets and a few less dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#4 - [player_tooltip player_id='559043' first='Katie' last='Liggio'] - 2026</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You better guard this kid. She can space the floor and make you pay as well as anyone in this class. She has unlimited range and shoots it with confidence. She helped lead Red Bank Catholic to the Non-Public A Championship with a team high 65 3-pointers including 6 in the finals against the Pope John zone. She was the 2nd leading scorer for the Caseys and hit almost twice as many 3-pointers (65) as 2-pointers (35). Her scoring will be on full display this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#10 - [player_tooltip player_id='601401' first='Natalia' last='Valdez'] - 2026</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of a few newcomers to this squad, Natalia has had a bit of an AAU and high school "transfer portal" experience the last couple of years. She has bounced around AAU teams and high schools the last couple of years and is hoping to find a home at Rutgers Prep and with the Shoreshots. She did not get a ton of Varsity run for the Argonauts this season as part of a deep talented roster that lost the Non-Public B Championship to Morris Catholic, but she will have an opportunity as a junior with over 1,000 points out the Rutgers Prep doors due to graduation. She is very athletic and, when she is locked in, she can attack the rim and shoot it from deep.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#15 - [player_tooltip player_id='559825' first='Belle' last='Alvarado'] - 2026</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scrappy, tough and relentless. Belle shows a strong handle and the ability to setup screens and get in the lane where she can finish with a floater. She is an improved shooter and comfortable spotting up off the ball at the 3-point line. She is patient and gets the offense where they need to be and is adept at facilitating. She is a tough defender with good hands and a willing rebounder. She was 2nd on the team in assists for St. Rose this past season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#21 - [player_tooltip player_id='601276' first='Analyse' last='Intenzo'] - 2026</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A big addition for the Shoreshots, Analyse provides much needed length and versatility. She is a smooth scorer and can get it done inside and out. As a sophomore at Moorestown, she was among the leaders for the Quakers in just about every category. Her 14+ppg including 67 3-pointers and 2+apg led the team while her 6+rpg, 2+spg and 24 blocks were 2nd on the team, and she had 6 double doubles for the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#23 - [player_tooltip player_id='559132' first='Brielle' last='Alaba'] - 2026</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another new player with length and a versatile game. Brielle brings a diverse offensive arsenal. She led Cherokee HS with 14+ppg including a team high 37 3-pointers. She was also 2nd on the team in rebounds, assist, steals and blocks. Her versatility will be put to good use on an athletic team and her ability to get steals and deflections on the perimeter is a piece that the Shoreshots was looking to replace. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#24 - [player_tooltip player_id='559818' first='Samantha' last='Grella'] - 2026</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final new addition to the Shoreshots, Samantha is another athlete with some length. After coming off the bench as a freshman, she started as a sophomore for an IHA team that was the North Non-Public A runner-up. She has a solid lefty stroke from 3-point range and runs the court well. She was the leading rebounder for the Blue Eagles and attacks the glass at both ends.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">#25 - [player_tooltip player_id='559817' first='Brooke' last='Missry'] - 2026</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brooke brings a ton of versatility to this Shoreshots squad. She plays with a high IQ and moves very well off the ball, while also having very good vision as a passer. She can score inside and out. She was 2nd on her St. Rose team with 37 3-pointers including 7 in a 3-point loss to Morris Catholic, the #1 team in NJ this year. She is a physical defender with good anticipation and is another player that will take advantage of an expanded role for the Shoreshots 16U HGSL this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->