Who raised their stock at the Breakdown Tip Off Classic?

It's not easy to bring your ‘A' game to the gym on opening weekend, especially under the bright lights of the Breakdown Tip Off Classic. The big event, held this past Saturday at Southwest Christian High School in Chaska, offers players the opportunity to show what they've got before an influential audience of college coaches, scouting services and fans alike. Here are some prospects who took advantage of the opportunities available to deliver stock-raising performances.   [player_tooltip player_id='866106' first='Lola' last='Christianson'] & [player_tooltip player_id='1078537' first='Aubrey' last='Christianson'] – 2027 guards, Goodhue   One of our favorite parts about the beginning of a new high school season is seeing who has raised their game significantly since we last saw them. Many of the players we watched on Saturday fit the bill, but the most obvious example were the Christianson twins of Goodhue. Lola gave crucial minutes in the state tournament last spring on the Wildcats' road to the Class A championship, but now the two are sharing the spotlight. It's evident that both Aubrey and Lola put in a significant amount of work over the summer, and it shows in every facet of their games. Both appear more confident on the floor, are playing more aggressively at both ends, are handling the ball better under pressure, and are attacking the basket with purpose to score against larger defenders. Both girls play a fast-paced, scrappy style that is fun to watch. In Saturday's win over Breckenridge, Aubrey and Lola finished the contest with 17 and 10 points, respectively.   [player_tooltip player_id='927227' first='Cairin' last='Berger'] – 2026 guard, Duluth Marshall   With several different names and faces on the roster, the Hilltoppers of Duluth Marshall have a brand new look. Among the list of transfers is Berger, a junior guard who made the move from Esko in the offseason. A Top 75 prospect in the 2026 class, Cairin brings a great deal of athleticism and toughness to the floor, and seems to be a great complement to star guard [player_tooltip player_id='433933' first='Chloe' last='Johnson']. (The two have been great friends since elementary school which definitely helps their chemistry.) The 5'9 guard is a strong defender, has a high motor, and fights for every loose ball she can get her hands on. On offense, Berger can score the ball at every level, but does seem to have a preference for three-pointers. While Saturday's contest against a rebuilding Albany squad was not close, it was a good sign for the Hilltoppers who are looking to make some noise in Class 2A. Berger finished the game with 12 points, 4 boards, 8 assists, and 6 steals.   [player_tooltip player_id='914941' first='Briana' last='Foster'] – 2028 guard, Minnehaha Academy   The Redhawks of Minnehaha Academy have plenty of young faces this year. This list of additions includes, but is not limited to, 8th grade guard [player_tooltip player_id='1090102' first='Kimora' last='Givens'], sophomore transfer [player_tooltip player_id='734360' first='Gigi' last='Coleman'], and 7th grade twins [player_tooltip player_id='1090085' first='Georgia' last='Watkins'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1090086' first='Shea' last='Watkins']. Stepping into the spotlight on Saturday was Foster, an elite 9th grader who moved over from Park Center in the offseason. Against Orono, Bri was aggressive from the tip, attacking the basket and earning trips to the free throw line. She was not afraid to shoot the ball either, knocking down 3 triples. Per usual, Foster's on-court demeanor was stellar and she stayed composed in the heated battle down the stretch. Scoring was not the only way she helped her team, though. Bri was reliable on the defensive end and shared the ball well, racking up a handful of assists. She finished the contest with a well-rounded stat line of 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Foster has earned a Top 15 ranking in the Class of 2028, a standard she definitely lived up to at the Tip Off.   [player_tooltip player_id='908286' first='Lauren' last='Robison'] – 2028 guard, Lakeville North   Following the graduation of Gabby Betton (Loyola-Maryland), Lakeville North has some big shoes to fill in the point guard position. From what we saw against Hopkins, it seems as though this freshman guard is already answering the call. While Saturday's contest is not going to win any awards for being the prettiest game of basketball – it was a slugfest to say the least – there was much to like about Robison's performance. Most young players would crumble when faced with the level of defensive intensity and physicality that Hopkins brings, but Lauren did not seem bothered by it. Ranked 23rd and rising among Minnesota freshmen, Lauren handled the ball well under the stifling pressure and had zero issues with the pace of the game. The 5'8 guard kept her composure throughout the contest, even as things got really chaotic down the stretch.   [player_tooltip player_id='897060' first='Madeleine' last='Hamiel'] – 2029 guard, Cretin-Derham Hall   We've been telling you for the past couple of months about the transfer from Winnipeg who could have chosen any school in the Twin Cities and selected Cretin-Derham Hall, although she's still in junior high at this point. The crafty, athletic guard certainly didn't look like a middle-schooler on Saturday. Madeleine was first off the bench for CDH and rarely left the court after that. She showed off her high-caliber ball handling, superior overall skill set as well as her physical prowess. We encouraged a half dozen of the many Division 1 college coaches in attendance to have a look at Hamiel and each of them came away impressed. She's definity different. It was not CDH's best day against a strong Delano group but Hamiel did her part to get noticed. Ditto for 8th grader [player_tooltip player_id='939003' first='Isabella' last='Deleeuw'], who continues to make a positive impression.   [player_tooltip player_id='1090100' first='Ava' last='Jaehning'] – 2029 guard, Breckenridge   The season isn't even a week old yet and we've already seen Breckenridge play twice, once in their season opener in a convincing win over Perham and again on Saturday when they fell to a strong Goodhue squad. In both games the 8th grade guard made it clear that she is a prospect to watch. At 5'6, Ava is not physically imposing but she plays with a maturity that belies her young age. With a year of varsity experience on her resume, the 2029 prospect has ample skill and the confidence to match. She has a high IQ and is an excellent decision maker. Defensively she's a hound dog who uses her quick hands and quick feet to cause havoc against players of all dimensions. The Cowgirls also have a quality herd of veterans, including junior [player_tooltip player_id='482833' first='Johnica' last='Bernotas'] who has returned from a long-term injury rehabilitation. That certainly makes it easier for a young player like Ava to excel.   PGH scout Ally McGinnis contributed to these evaluations.

It's not easy to bring your ‘A' game to the gym on opening weekend, especially under the bright lights of the Breakdown Tip Off Classic. The big event, held this past Saturday at Southwest Christian High School in Chaska, offers players the opportunity to show what they've got before an influential audience of college coaches, scouting services and fans alike. Here are some prospects who took advantage of the opportunities available to deliver stock-raising performances.