Shore Games: Saturday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 4th annual edition of She Got Game: Shore Games is underway in Jersey! Teams from up and down the East Coast and as far away as Canada are battling tough at this prestigious event. I've had my head on a swivel all day long jumping between host sites to scout some of the best talent. And boy, did the following hoopers leave a lasting impression!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='591477' first='Gandy' last='Malou-Mamel'] | Gill St. Bernard's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The UConn commit claimed MVP honors today as GSB beat Virginia Academy (VA) in blowout fashion. She battled in the post, fought through double teams and never let her foot off the gas en-route to 25 points and countless rebounds. She looks as fit as ever, gliding down the court in effortless fashion, something quite impressive for a 6'5" big. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559820' first='Addy' last='Platt'] | Gill St. Bernard's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What can't Addy do?! Her all-court game was clicking today, scoring the ball inside and out, pulling down rebounds and suffocating opponents on defense. She was everywhere all at once, igniting multiple fast breaks with her active hands around the perimeter. Her basketball IQ sets her apart from so many players in the state of New Jersey. Super versatile and always on GO!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='878997' first='Camille' last='Wiley'] | Montclair Immaculate</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In a game that ended early and abruptly, Camille let her defense do the talking. She pressured one of the state's best players and never let her get in a groove offensively. In today's day and age where only prolific scorers seem to be the most coveted and most talked about players, there has to be something said for superior lockdown defense. With scrappy hands and excellent lateral movement, she was able to anticipate and beat the dribbler to her spot each and every time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601341' first='Sophia' last='Georgiades'] | Rutgers Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With 17 points and MVP honors in a win over Archbishop Molloy (NY), Sophia put her best foot forward at SJV. When she sees one bucket drop, the rest are sure to follow in rapid succession. She was strong finishing around the rim and drained 3's off the catch and shoot. She did a great job creating for herself and others, working the ball around the floor to her teammates scattered about. Selfless and efficient. What more could you ask for?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559132' first='Brielle' last='Alaba'] | Cherokee</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With deep range beyond the arc and an automatic middy, Bri led the Chiefs to a big 42-25 win over Ramapo. She's so much fun to watch because of how effortless she makes it look! She's able to impact the game in such a major way; if her team is down, she can turn the tide and switch the momentum! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='333355' first='Haley' last='Poser'] | Ranney</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ranney may have dropped the matchup with Germantown Academy (PA) but Haley was stellar regardless, scoring more than half of her team's total. Those 20 points came at all three levels, making her tough to contain! She isn't just a one-dimensional player, though well-known for her 3-point shooting prowess.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='333348' first='Ella' last='Kreuzer'] | Chatham</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ella was dominant in Chatham's 31-point victory over Ewing. She sank three triples and was efficient at the line, going 5 for 6 en-route to 24 points. One of the most prolific scorers in the state a season ago, she's off to a torrid start in Year 4, averaging 24.5 ppg in four games so far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414293' first='Jaida' last='Guerra'] | Union City</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Game MVP was downright electric! She's never afraid of the moment, putting her team on her back and leading them to a big win over Holmdel at The Fort. Her quickness is tough to match, making it an arduous task for defenders to catch up to her on the break and stop her from attacking the basket. Excellent off-ball movement to free herself up around the perimeter and sink deep shots; she had two 3-point daggers tonight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->