AC Showcase: Can’t Miss Games
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With the May live period just days away, these are some games you DO NOT want to miss in Atlantic City. With 400 teams competing over the course of 3 days, it can be overwhelming trying to find the MUST-SEE…
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Continue ReadingWith the May live period just days away, these are some games you DO NOT want to miss in Atlantic City. With 400 teams competing over the course of 3 days, it can be overwhelming trying to find the MUST-SEE action! I can assure you, these Jersey girls will be putting on a show you won’t want to miss:
Venue: Atlantic City Convention Center
17U
Friday, May 17th | 3:30 pm- Court 20
NJ Raptors E40 vs NEPA Elite- Rini
Kharington Schwindt
Kharington
Schwindt
5'7" | SG
Hudson Catholic | 2026
State
NJ
and
Milan Jones
Milan
Jones
5'9" | SG
Oak Knoll | 2025
State
NJ
will look to open their eval period campaign with a win against a guard heavy NEPA Elite squad who can really light it up from 3. At 5’9″, Milan is a long and athletic wing with tremendous versatility. Her 3-level scoring and ability to guard multiple positions gives her an advantage over most. If she can get going and have teammate Kharington clicking right along with her, the Raptors will have a very successful three days. Look for aggressive dribble penetration and lots of deep-range daggers in this one.
Friday, May 17th | 2:20 pm- Court 20
NJ Shoreshots Select Leary vs NJ Panthers Blue
The passion these two teams play with is undeniable! Filled with emerging talent, both the Shoreshots and the Panthers are loaded with fiery guards who refuse to back down. Sayuri Penaranda Sayuri Penaranda 5'8" | PF Freehold Borough | 2025 State NJ and Adriana Summersett can both light it up, with Adriana banging in 3’s from deep and Sayuri using all of her size to put in work around the rim. Rachel Yasnowski Rachel Yasnowski 5'7" | SG Holmdel | 2026 NJ and Nyeema Torres give the Shoreshots a ton of speed and play with so much intensity. Both guards do a fantastic job staying committed on defense and forcing turnovers to ignite the fast break. This game may come down to who has the higher motor!
Saturday, May 18th | 1:40 pm- Court 16
United NJ P24 vs Team Northeast P24
Offense, defense and everything in between… this game has it!
Addy Platt
Addy
Platt
5'11" | SG
Pope John | 2026
State
NJ
‘s versatility and dynamic skillset will make her the focal point of Team Northeast’s scouting report.
Gabby D’Agostino
Gabby
D’Agostino
5'4" | PG
Hun | 2026
State
NJ
brings incredible firepower to the table, with her ability to do damage off the bounce and deflate defenders from deep. At 6’3″,
Savannah Seawell
Savannah
Seawell
6'3" | PF
Montclair | 2025
State
NJ
is United’s interior force who protects the rim and can also run the floor with guard-like speed. On the other side of things, 6’0″
Amaya Harris
Amaya
Harris
5'10" | PF
Monmouth | 2025
NJ
brings tremendous physicality to the table for Team NE. She mixes up her offense with strong baseline rips and the ability to step out to 15 feet and knock down jumpers. If a spark of instant energy and offense is needed, enter Navy commit
Zoe Mesuch
Zoe
Mesuch
5'6" | PG
Wallkill | 2025
State
NY
: blistering speed, excellent footwork, crafty finishes and bombs from long range. This matchup will have the sidelines filled to capacity.
Saturday, May 18th | 1:40 pm- Court 15
NJ Soldiers vs Penn Fever
If you want to see lights-out shooting, then Court 15 is where you want to be!
Reese Downey
Reese
Downey
5'7" | PG
Absegami | 2025
State
NJ
and
Macie McCracken
Macie
McCracken
5'8" | CG
Wildwood | 2025
State
NJ
make up one of the hottest 3-point shooting back courts in the state of New Jersey. Off the catch and shoot, these two are lethal. They are the type of knockdown shooters that actually shock you WHEN THEY MISS! The Soldiers will have to put their best foot forward on defense if they want to slow down Lancaster Catholic stud
Stella Higgins
Stella
Higgins
5'10" | SF
Lancaster Catholic | 2025
NY
who can do it all out there. At 5’10”, her size makes her two-way game dangerous. She elevates for blocks and deflections and is excellent rebounding from the guard spot. Her versatility on offense makes her a matchup nightmare for defenders as she can spot-up from 3, sizzle from the mid-range and take defenders off the bounce with ease. High-octane offense will be on full display.
Sunday, May 19th | 11:25 am- Court 24
Mid-Atlantic Heat Black vs Central Jersey Hawks Westrol
Look for 3-point snipers Riley Fitzpatrick Riley Fitzpatrick 5'7" | SG Barnegat | 2025 State NJ and Cassidy Kruesi Cassidy Kruesi 5'6" | SG St. Rose | 2025 State NJ to have their long-range game clicking against a very speedy Mid-Atlantic squad. Sisters Bridget Roach Bridget Roach 5'8" | PG Atlantic City | 2025 State NJ and Eileen Roach bring a lot of energy and toughness on both sides of the ball for Mid-Atlantic. They will look to push the pace and take it to the defense, which includes CJ’s tallest player Marisa Amitie Marisa Amitie PF Wall | 2025 State NJ , who stands just about 6’0″ tall. This game will be a BATTLE!
Sunday, May 19th | 1:40 pm- Court 16
HUrban Legends P24 vs Philly Belles Gumbs
You want to see a show? Then look no further than the media circus the HUrban Legends attracts everywhere they go. This team is loaded with superstar talent, and although they’ll be missing one-half of Twin BackCourt (
Mia Pauldo
Mia
Pauldo
5'7" | CG
Morris Catholic | 2025
State
NJ
) as she heads to USA 18U trials this weekend, they have PLENTY of talent to go around.
Mya Pauldo
Mya
Pauldo
5'7" | CG
Morris Catholic | 2025
State
NJ
will spearhead the offense, complete with knockdown 3-point shooting, an automatic middy and electric rim-running. 6’0″ Jada Snow brings the magic as this team’s positionless player. She plays big guard basketball with an arsenal that includes shifty handles and sharpshooting from the mid-range. Her physicality and the way she plays bigger than her 6’0″ frame allows her to make a major impact under the rim, on both sides of the ball. The Philly Belles are led by the juggernaut known as
Nicholle Green
Nicholle
Green
5'6" | PG
Timber Creek | 2025
State
NJ
who puts on a show! She keeps the ball on a string and decimates the defense with her elite shot-making. She is vocal, passionate and the ultimate competitor!
16U
Friday, May 17th | 5:45 pm- Court 14
BBA GUAA vs Castle Athletics
The ultra-competitive trio of
Olivia Moore
Olivia
Moore
5'5" | CG
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy | 2026
State
NJ
,
Kezia Brackett
Kezia
Brackett
5'4" | PG
Glassboro | 2027
State
NJ
and
SondJane Daudin
SondJane
Daudin
5'8" | PG
Trenton Catholic | 2026
State
NJ
are ready for their opener against Castle. SondJane’s physical and aggressive nature makes her tough as nails! On the drive, she takes it right at the defense and doesn’t shy away from contact at the rim. Olivia and Kezia are speedy guards who take high percentage shots from the floor and can really light it up, but also lock down on defense and force a slew of turnovers.
Saturday, May 18th | 12:35 pm- Court 21
Team Sharp Carolina S40 vs Western PA Bruins GUAA
The shiftiness of
Lauryn Downing
Lauryn
Downing
5'6" | PG
St. Thomas Aquinas | 2027
State
NJ
and versatility of
Debra Hill
Debra
Hill
6'1" | C
Pingry | 2025
State
NJ
will give the Bruins a lot to try and contain. Lauryn’s agility and tremendous ball-handling skills leave defenders staggering as she leaves them in the dust and slashes to the rim. With a strong two-way game, 6’3″
Debra Hill
Debra
Hill
6'1" | C
Pingry | 2025
State
NJ
floats across the court and gets to all her spots quickly. She bangs in straightaway 3’s and battles down low with the bigs. Her defensive prowess shines through when she’s challenged by ball-handlers driving to the basket.
Saturday, May 18th | 11:25 am- Court 29
NJ Panthers Black vs NJ Raptors E40
For the Panthers, it’s the return of
Annabel Koss-Defrank
Annabel
Koss-Defrank
5'10" | SF
Glen Ridge | 2026
NJ
! After missing her sophomore season due to a knee injury, she’s back and looking to wreak havoc! She brings a dynamic, stat-stuffing game to the frontcourt and plays with tenacity on both ends of the floor. At 5’10”, she has great length on the glass and long reach to disrupt passes and break apart plays. For the Raptors,
Javaeh Agosto
Javaeh
Agosto
SG
Snyder | 2026
State
NJ
and Jadasia Davis make up a nice 1-2 punch of heavy offense and lockdown defense. Two apex predators going at each other, but who comes out victorious, the panther or the raptor?!
Saturday, May 18th | 11:25 am- Court 22
NJ Shoreshots Liggio/Sabino vs FBC United DMV GUAA
A matchup with size, speed and great skill. The Shoreshots are anchored by
Tessa Liggio
Tessa
Liggio
5'7" | PG
Red Bank Catholic | 2026
State
NJ
and
Katie Liggio
Katie
Liggio
5'9" | SG
Red Bank Catholic | 2026
State
NJ
who both bring quick-hitting offense and put the clamps on defensively. Fiery, ultra-competitive guard
Belle Alvarado
Belle
Alvarado
5'4" | PG
St. Rose | 2026
State
NJ
may be small in stature but her game stands 8 feet tall! Confident and fearless, she loves taking it to the hoop and has range out to the 3-point line. The Shoreshots’ defense will have to in tip-top shape if they want to slow down 6’2″ Forward Scarlet LeVake. Excellent in the paint, she has an emerging face-up game and fantastic moves in the low post. She crashes the glass with authority and uses great instincts to wreak havoc in the passing lanes and meet opponents at the rim with a big-time rejection! The level of competition in this one will be off the charts! It’ll be physical, scrappy and worth the price of admission!
15U
Friday, May 17th | 1:15 pm- Court 26
NJ Shoreshots Dubina vs SLAAM Grate P24
The Shoreshots have an exceptional lineup and must pull out all the stops to beat a really good SLAAM squad. Lissy Lyons Lissy Lyons 5'10" | SF St. John Vianney | 2027 NJ and Tatum Sharpe Tatum Sharpe 5'11" | SF St. John Vianney | 2027 NJ bring the length and versatility for this exciting Dubina team. Both possess strong footwork and tenacity getting to the rim at will. Grace Smith Grace Smith 5'9" | PF Rumson-Fair Haven | 2027 NJ gives them a solid post presence with strong hands and a beautifully soft touch at the basket. They will have to do their best to slow down 6’0″ G/F Allie Wilson and dominant guard Peyton Lynch. Allie runs the floor hard and has a strong inside-out game. She gets on the glass and pulls down big rebounds for her squad, including crucial o-boards. Peyton has nice size at 5’8″ and sinks buckets in the paint and way behind the arc. She’s strong, athletic and plays with tremendous grit.
Saturday, May 18th | 12:35 pm- Court 32
Comets GUAA vs Lady Runnin Rebels National
The back court Jersey girl duo of Lola McGonigle Lola McGonigle 5'5" | PG Wildwood Catholic | 2027 State NJ and Kirsten Gibson Kirsten Gibson PG Cherry Hill West | 2027 State NJ give this Comets team incredible firepower from 3-point land. Both have the confidence and expansive skillset to run the point with a pass-first mentality and also slide over to the 2 and knock down big shots. They bring the energy and refuse to be intimidated or back down from even the fiercest of competition. For the Rebels, Addelyn Lefever and Sophie Vigliotta are two players that caught my eye earlier this year. At 5’11”, Addelyn runs the floor well, with long strides to get out ahead of the pack in transition. Sophie is super speedy and thrives on backdoor cuts and aggressive dribble penetration. Together, these two form a dangerous combination of size and speed and a huge spark of energy.
Saturday, May 18th | 8:25 pm- Court 8
NJ Rise Baffa vs NJ Shoreshots HGPL Leary
A late-night battle between two of New Jersey’s emerging teams! For the Shoreshots, Nariah Henderson’s two-way game is complete with sharp takes to the rim and heckling ball pressure for turnovers and fast break ignition. She has great vision and is constantly scanning the floor to get her teammates involved.
Avery Barth
Avery
Barth
5'4" | CG
St. John Vianney | 2027
NJ
is a spark plug on both sides of the ball! She kicks it into high gear in transition and finishes around the rim at a high level. She stays focused on the defensive task at hand and does a great job of applying pressure. The Rise has a fireball named
Makayla David
Makayla
David
5'2" | CG
Kearny | 2027
State
NJ
who imposes her will and remains assertive from the first whistle to the last. A sniper from 3, she can be devastating from deep! No better way to end Day 2 in AC than on Court 8!
With the May live period just days away, these are some games you DO NOT want to miss in Atlantic City. With 400 teams competing over the course of 3 days, it can be overwhelming trying to find the MUST-SEE action! I can assure you, these Jersey girls will be putting on a show you won't want to miss:
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