Potential State Scoring Champs: Group 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These ladies are known for their prolific scoring. They can light it up in a hurry and go on a heater so hot, not even the winter cold could cool them off! These five are ready for SHOWTIME:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414346' first='Brenna' last='Slattery'] | New Providence</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023-2024 scoring avg: 13.6 ppg</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brenna scored more points as a junior than she did in both her freshman and sophomore seasons combined! She enters Year 4 just 241 points removed from 1,000 for her career, a milestone she is sure to reach likely mid-season. She notched a career-high 28 points against a very good St. Thomas Aquinas squad in early February. She was a big reason why NP made it all the way to the Group 2, Central Jersey Final in March, averaging 11.3 ppg in four postseason contests. If this upped production is a sign of things to come, Brenna will challenge everyone in Group 2 for the scoring title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414237' first='Mackenzie' last='Teevan'] | Holmdel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023-2024 scoring avg: 15.0 ppg</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Holy Cross commit is a tall task for opponents to contain. Literally! Towering at 6'4", she has one of the best inside-out games in the state, able to command the paint and step outside to drain 3's in rapid succession. Holmdel's schedule was quite difficult a season ago, but that didn't stop Mackenzie from scoring in double-digits in 24 of 25 games, including a career-best 27 points against Ocean Township. She chase her 1,000th career point this season (currently at 667).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='835219' first='Dani' last='Daproza'] | Leonia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023-2024 scoring avg: 18.5 ppg</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a freshman, Dani had Group 2 on lock last season both offensively and defensively! She had two 30-point outings, including a season-high 34 just six games into her rookie season, part of a triple-double game! With 500 points to her name, she'll look to join the 1,000 Point Club in Year 2, a rare feat for sophomores. A devastating 3-point shooter, she'll also look to sink career 3 #100 this season. Don't sleep on Dani!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601403' first='Angelica' last='Do'] | Leonia</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023-2024 scoring avg: 15.7 ppg</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Angelica, in tandem with Dani, created a formidable backcourt for Leonia. As a sophomore, Angelica nearly doubled up her scoring totals from her freshman year (250 compared to 425). She had a blistering 33-point outburst (career-high) in a January win vs Bogota. Just 325 points away from 1,000, she'll look to turn up the heat even more and really take it to opponents in the NJIC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414424' first='Charlotte' last='Tuhy'] | Madison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2023-2024 scoring avg: 23.5 ppg</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most prolific scorers in the state a season ago, Charlotte devastated opponents all winter long. She scored a ridiculous 727 points, 207 of which came from 3-pointers (69). She does her damage from all spots on the floor, making her a tough task for defenders. So tough, that her regular season low of 13 points came to nationally ranked juggernaut Morris Catholic (NJ) in December. She tore it up after that, going off for a career-high 42 points against Watchung Hills, followed by five 30-point games. In six postseason games, Charlotte averaged 18.2 ppg, leading Madison all the way to the Group 2 State Final. She enters her senior season with 1,685 points and aims to join the 2,000 Point Club before it's all said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->