December's 'Catch The Eye' Performers

There have been unique performances across the region so far this winter season. As each week passes, it's imperative to promptly highlight those that are well deserved of being spotlighted. The girls discussed have had some above average performances in New England lately that've merited mentioning. Below are 5 players with recent notable, 'catch the eye' games.   Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription.    [player_tooltip player_id='491817' first='Noelle' last='Lawrence'] (2026) | 5'6 SG | West Haven   Noelle had a phenomenal game for herself with a 28-point exhibit that led to a blowout win over Lyman Hall. The smooth shooting stroke was on full display and she also showed flashes of dominance driving to the rim. Lawrence can go to either hand; her ability to do so draws attention to how skillful she really is. Larwence's smooth qualities round out her game and her dynamic artistry give her the edge over a lot of the competition. In this victory the other day, Noelle was able to find her shot from various spots on the floor. She commanded the full attention of the defense, but she still couldn't be stopped. Larwence is a ceiling raiser type of player. ha     [player_tooltip player_id='490491' first='Eva' last='Andrews'] (2026) | 6'1 PF/C | Needham   Eva had herself a monster performance, especially on the boards the other night in the game vs Brookline. Eva made her presence known by continuously giving her team extra possessions offensively and snagging the defensive rebounds that were essential in this tight game. Andrews is a staple down low with her straightforward, yet efficient style of play. Eva has a nose for the ball and when combined with her ability find the best positioning to seek the ball, it makes her a tough assignment on any given night.     [player_tooltip player_id='395797' first='Morgan' last='Jenkins'] (2026) | 6'2 Forward | Hotchkiss   Morgan is off to a considerably hot start for Hotchkiss. She had a 3-game stretch where she finished with a double-double. Jenkins is averaging 18 points, 16 boards and over 2 blocks over that period. Her dominance on both sides of the floor is fueled by her persistent activity. Morgan's win-first attitude is demonstrated through her hustle and competitiveness shown throughout the duration of games. Her high motor has been absolutely indispensable so far. Jenkins means business out there on the floor, there isn't too much wasted motion and she gets straight to the action. Her athletic ability has made her zealous energy overwhelming for teams.       [player_tooltip player_id='998269' first='Fope' last='Ayo'] (2026) | 6'5 C | Austin Prep   Austin Prep turned it around in a tough effort win over Proctor, led by Ayo's 25 pt, 18 reb game. Fope carried the heavy load of lifting her team up in the win with her dependable play in and around the paint. She dominated in illustrious fashion which seemed to be too much for Proctor at times. Fope's abilities allowed her teammates to flourish and expanded the offense in total. With the #1 player in the class starting to get going, teams should be a bit apprehensive. Austin Prep has a marvelous 1-2 punch down low starting with the paramountcy of Ayo.     Middleton is starting to get on a roll here as the season progress. She's played tough dogfight games early in the schedule so far, but her talent will always give Newman an opportunity. The well-blended wing brings a unique skillset of not only creating opportunities for herself and teammates, but she's also a decisive decisionmaker with the ball in her hands. Gabby serves as an offensive initiator that can help carry a large slice of responsibility. She repeatedly shows the ability to play multiple positions to a high degree and regularly requires one of the opposing team's best defenders to guard her. Over her last couple games, Middleton has been starting to simmer. It's apparent she's starting to find her groove after an impressive showing at the Girls Hoop Series where she demonstrated some tough shot making ability with awesome creation skills that opened things up for her teammates. Gabby is a prominent figure in her class and there will be a lot of eyes on her this weekend at the She Got Game Classic in New Jersey.

There have been unique performances across the region so far this winter season. As each week passes, it's imperative to promptly highlight those that are well deserved of being spotlighted. The girls discussed have had some above average performances in New England lately that've merited mentioning. Below are 5 players with recent notable, 'catch the eye' games.