AC Showcase: Can't Miss Games

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:   Venue: Atlantic City Convention Center   17U   Friday, May 17th | 3:30 pm- Court 20   NJ Raptors E40 vs NEPA Elite- Rini   [player_tooltip player_id='600928' first='Kharington' last='Schwindt'] and [player_tooltip player_id='338820' first='Milan' last='Jones'] 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   [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] Select Leary vs [program_tooltip program_id='774068' first='NJ' last='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. [player_tooltip player_id='583950' first='Sayuri' last='Penaranda'] and [player_tooltip player_id='976652' first='Adriana' last='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. [player_tooltip player_id='598936' first='Rachel' last='Yasnowski'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1048724' first='Nyeema' last='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! [player_tooltip player_id='559820' first='Addy' last='Platt']'s versatility and dynamic skillset will make her the focal point of Team Northeast's scouting report. [player_tooltip player_id='644270' first='Gabby' last='D'Agostino'] brings incredible firepower to the table, with her ability to do damage off the bounce and deflate defenders from deep. At 6'3", [player_tooltip player_id='583759' first='Savannah' last='Seawell'] 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" [player_tooltip player_id='414291' first='Amaya' last='Harris'] 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 [player_tooltip player_id='416086' first='Zoe' last='Mesuch']: 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! [player_tooltip player_id='414395' first='Reese' last='Downey'] and [player_tooltip player_id='414340' first='Macie' last='McCracken'] 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 [player_tooltip player_id='459842' first='Stella' last='Higgins'] 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 [program_tooltip program_id='802585' first='Central' last='Jersey Hawks'] Westrol   Look for 3-point snipers [player_tooltip player_id='333334' first='Riley' last='Fitzpatrick'] and [player_tooltip player_id='333333' first='Cassidy' last='Kruesi'] to have their long-range game clicking against a very speedy Mid-Atlantic squad. Sisters [player_tooltip player_id='827088' first='Bridget' last='Roach'] and [player_tooltip player_id='975824' first='Eileen' last='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 [player_tooltip player_id='333338' first='Marisa' last='Amitie'], 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 ([player_tooltip player_id='333302' first='Mia' last='Pauldo']) as she heads to USA 18U trials this weekend, they have PLENTY of talent to go around. [player_tooltip player_id='333305' first='Mya' last='Pauldo'] 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 [player_tooltip player_id='522661' first='Nicholle' last='Green'] 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 [player_tooltip player_id='559081' first='Olivia' last='Moore'], [player_tooltip player_id='831439' first='Kezia' last='Brackett'] and [player_tooltip player_id='600911' first='SondJane' last='Daudin'] 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   [program_tooltip program_id='714664' first='Team' last='Sharp'] Carolina S40 vs Western PA Bruins GUAA   The shiftiness of [player_tooltip player_id='651518' first='Lauryn' last='Downing'] and versatility of [player_tooltip player_id='583769' first='Debra' last='Hill'] 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" [player_tooltip player_id='583769' first='Debra' last='Hill'] 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   [program_tooltip program_id='774068' first='NJ' last='Panthers'] Black vs NJ Raptors E40   For the Panthers, it's the return of [player_tooltip player_id='601519' first='Annabel' last='Koss-Defrank']! 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, [player_tooltip player_id='662796' first='Javaeh' last='Agosto'] 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   [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] Liggio/Sabino vs FBC United DMV GUAA   A matchup with size, speed and great skill. The Shoreshots are anchored by [player_tooltip player_id='559041' first='Tessa' last='Liggio'] and [player_tooltip player_id='559043' first='Katie' last='Liggio'] who both bring quick-hitting offense and put the clamps on defensively. Fiery, ultra-competitive guard [player_tooltip player_id='559825' first='Belle' last='Alvarado'] 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   [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='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. [player_tooltip player_id='651477' first='Lissy' last='Lyons'] and [player_tooltip player_id='651478' first='Tatum' last='Sharpe'] bring the length and versatility for this exciting Dubina team. Both possess strong footwork and tenacity getting to the rim at will. [player_tooltip player_id='651486' first='Grace' last='Smith'] 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 [player_tooltip player_id='677601' first='Lola' last='McGonigle'] and [player_tooltip player_id='835898' first='Kirsten' last='Gibson'] 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 [program_tooltip program_id='714654' first='NJ' last='Shoreshots'] HGPL Leary   A late-night battle between two of New Jersey's emerging teams! For the Shoreshots, [player_tooltip player_id='959154' first='Nariah' last='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. [player_tooltip player_id='651476' first='Avery' last='Barth'] 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 [player_tooltip player_id='831178' first='Makayla' last='David'] 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: