Battle of the Boards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Boardwalk Classic has officially kicked off with Crest Savings Bank's Battle of the Board, a showcase format that serves as the tune up to Classic's full game slates beginning on Thursday. Teams converged at the Wildwoods Convention Center at the Jersey Shore to do battle and claim boardwalk glory!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1048715"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a16b2772f2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She shook off a slow start &amp; got into a groove for the Crusaders, leading the way with 22 points and powering WWC to a win over Lower Moreland (PA). She showed lots of patience handling the ball; looked for gaps in the defense to fire off strong entry passes. Spicy backdoor cuts to the basket; quick attacks. Lola thrives in transition and is good at speeding out ahead of the pack. She scored the ball in a variety of ways, including a few floaters &amp; three triples. Smart player and this team's leader.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["677602"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a176ea9d84"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She was a spark off the bench! Joelle entered the game in the 2nd quarter &amp; made an immediate impact on both sides of the ball. Steady rebounding presence and did a nice job converting second chance opportunities (put-backs). Long, lanky arms were disruptive down low. She set effective screens in the high post which gave teammate Lola the green light to go to work. Unmatched size vs Lower Moreland (PA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["782576"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a183a91860"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Izzi imposed her will on defense &amp; made life tough for Kingsway underneath the basket. Excellent verticality in the low post when blocking shots; smart way to make an impact but not rack up fouls quickly. She really prides herself on playing strong defense &amp; it showed today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["583712"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a183a918bc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kenzie showed a ton of confidence in her shot selection. She pushed the pace &amp; got the ball up ahead in transition. When she didn't ignite the fast break, she surely finished it by sprinting ahead of the pack, ready to receive the rock &amp; lay it in for 2. Quick to pull the trigger from 3; confident corner shooter. Her efforts fueled Middle to a 54-37 victory over Kingsway.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":[898071],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a1929668ff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Likely the strongest player on the floor tonight in Middle's duel with Kingsway, Reagan was TOUGH on the glass, pulling down rebounds with command and muscling up put-backs to tally points for the Panthers. She was locked in from start to finish and proved to be one of the most consistent and efficient players of the day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["831439"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a1a044624e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kezia led the way for Glassboro with 16 points as they dispatched Lower Cape May in a low scoring affair, 40-26. She slashed to the basket for quick 2's and showed off her hot hand from 3. She plays with so much fire, it's easy to recognize her as one of the better players on the floor regardless of the opponent. Strong showing today from the sophomore who's small, but mighty!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["414352"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a1e3cedfda"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Talia's hot shooting helped Woodstown overcome a halftime deficit and beat a very scrappy Holy Spirit, 46-37. She rattled in multiple 3's, something she's well-known for. A lethal 3-point shooter, there aren't defensive tactics that can contain her from lighting it up! She sank a few short jumpers and did a great job sprinting out in transition to lay in easy baskets. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["965009"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-676a1e3cee067"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Megan's improvements on defense this season were evident tonight in Holy Spirit's battle with Woodstown. She did a fantastic job picking off passes and forcing a ton of turnovers. Her active hands and scrappy defense had the Wolverines all out of sorts for a majority of the game. She locked down the perimeter and was disruptive on inbound passes. A job well done by the junior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->