Howards Grove Holiday Tournament Standouts

The Howards Grove Holiday Tournament featured a competitive round-robin format, allowing me to watch some exciting matchups and evaluate talented players from various teams. Here are some standout performances from the weekend:    Zoey Siders is a lights-out shooter with smooth, textbook form and stays ready to fire as soon as she catches the ball. In Valders' matchup against Plymouth, Siders knocked down five three-pointers, contributing to her 17-point performance. If left open, she consistently capitalizes on those opportunities. Siders plays with patience and lets the game come to her, rarely forcing shots. Her focus on high-quality attempts sets her apart. In addition to her perimeter shooting, she finishes strong at the rim even through contact. This season, she averages 14.2 points per game and is shooting 40% from beyond the arc on 62 attempts.      [player_tooltip player_id='751235' first='Addison' last='Stoeckigt'] plays with grit and energy on both ends of the floor. She competes hard on defense, moves her feet well, and consistently challenges opponents. Offensively, Stoeckigt finds creative ways to get to the rim, using spins and strong finishes off the glass. Her touch around the basket is smooth. In a standout performance against Appleton, she scored 23 points and pulled down 7 rebounds. Stoeckigt leads Howards Grove in scoring this season, averaging 12.3 points per game.      Soraya Benton has a natural feel for the game and plays with impressive composure, especially for a freshman. She finishes strong at the rim, even in traffic, and can absorb contact to convert tough shots. Benton's ability to navigate the paint and create scoring opportunities makes her a key asset for Howards Grove. She also has a reliable shot and can knock down pull-up jumpers consistently. Benton's court vision allows her to make smart passes out of the paint when the defense collapses. She recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds against Appleton West, and followed that up with 16 points against Valders. Benton has already posted multiple double-doubles this season and continues to be a major contributor. She averages 12.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, shooting 40% from the field.      [player_tooltip player_id='871053' first='Ezra' last='Streblow'] is a knockdown shooter from the outside and a tough matchup for defenses. With Plymouth's smaller lineup, she often gets matched up with bigger defenders, which she uses to her advantage. Streblow has a quick first step and a solid rip-and-go move that helps her get to the basket, while her ability to stretch the floor makes her difficult to guard. Streblow plays strong defense, boxes out, and competes hard on the boards, holding her own despite size disadvantages. Overall, she is fundamentally sound. Streblow recorded two double-doubles this past weekend, with 15 points and 10 rebounds against Appleton West and 11 points and 12 rebounds against Valders. This season, she averages 9.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while shooting 48% from the field.      Brianne Vandoske is a steady ball handler and shooter who effectively runs the point guard position. She stays active off the ball, uses fakes to create space, and makes smart passes. Despite her size, Vandoske finds ways to score from inside the paint and can operate effectively from the free-throw line area. She scored 10 points in both games over the holiday tournament showing consistency throughout the weekend. She is averaging 5.2 points and 3.9 assists per game this season.      [player_tooltip player_id='509690' first='Allysen' last='Buss'] stands out as a perimeter shooter and slasher. She can drive to the basket and finish through contact or pull up for a smooth jumper. Her sharp crossover frequently beats defenders off the dribble allowing her to create her own shot. Buss competes hard on both ends of the floor, showcasing hustle and relentless effort. Defensively, she plays with quickness and intensity. In Appleton North's game against Plymouth, Buss scored 25 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, with 23 of her points coming in the second half. This season, Buss is averaging 8.7 points and 2.3 assists per game.      Megan Hochkammer's ball-handling and ability to drive make her a constant offensive threat. She sees the floor well and creates scoring chances for her teammates. As one of the few players on her team who can generate shots for others, Hochkammer consistently draws defenders and opens up lanes. In Valders' game against Howards Grove, she poured in 16 points to lead the offense. Hochkammer leads the team in scoring, assists, and rebounds, averaging 14.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.

The Howards Grove Holiday Tournament featured a competitive round-robin format, allowing me to watch some exciting matchups and evaluate talented players from various teams. Here are some standout performances from the weekend: