5 Stunning Guard Defenders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Many times, the discussions are based on offensive metrics, but its universally known how important defense plays a part in the sport. Switching things up a bit here with a dialog revolved around tough defense; these are girls who've been outstanding in one way or another, providing the ultimate feeling of security. Below are 5 amazing defensive players on the season so far. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Use code<strong> MBG30 </strong>for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1052537"],"_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-67992a3aee1b1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1052537' first='Nia' last='Fifield'] (2027) | 5'6 CG | The Cambridge School of Weston </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2-sport athlete has incredible athleticism and takes full advantage of it. Nia's capacity to recover after being beat is a special trait an elite defender must have. When combining these qualities with her upper-class dexterity, it makes for one of the toughest defensive minded guards in MA. Although she brings more to the table as a complete player, the certainty she provides on defense is marvelous.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1167067"],"_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-67992a3aee213"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1167067' first='Kate' last='Hebert'] (2027) | 5'6 CG | EWG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kate's footspeed in combination with her decisive playmaking ability mark her as one of RI's current steal leaders. Kate gets her hands on the ball by any means and brings top tier pressure while engaging ballhandlers. Her court-awareness must be spoken for as well. Hebert knows the floor and where exactly she's supposed to be to make impactful plays happen. The team defense's intensity levels are raised when Kate is on the floor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["278585"],"_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-67992a3aee259"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='278585' first='Tiyara' last='Gonzalez'] (2026) | 5'0 PG | Pawtucket </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gonzalez's on-ball defense is stifling. The superb speed and agility shown at the point guard position affect many ballhandlers, especially in transition. Tiyara gets underneath dribblers while daring them to cross over in front of her. Typically, facilitators have a hard time running offense with her peskiness. She plays with blazing speed and that sometimes influences turnovers. Tiyara's activeness has her as a top steal leader in RI. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aubrianna Hoose","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oceanside ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67992a3aee2f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/me/rockland/oceanside-mariners/athletes/aubrianna-hoose/?careerid=dmquiviri2o22">Aubrianna Hoose</a> (2025) | Guard | Oceanside </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hoose makes a strong case for being one of the toughest upperclassman defenders in all of Maine. She plays on a gritty team that excels on both sides of the ball intensely and Hoose is at the forefront, leading the pack as a guard. She brings a strong sense of team defense throughout the entirety of the game. Her ability to funnel drivers her way smother guards. Aubrianna flusters weak dribblers without much effort. She has great dependable defense, especially in the halfcourt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1056178"],"_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-67992a3aee33b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1056178' first='McKenna' last='O'Neill'] (2028) | Guard | Greenwich Country Day School </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The GCDS guard is one of the only players listed that has posted a game this season with double digit steals. In a matchup vs Cheshire, McKenna posted a triple-double that was highlighted by her 11 steals. She was absolutely phenomenal affecting the ball with constant pressure. The dynamic attacking nature is the backbone of her defensive capabilities. Rarely will O'Neil be outworked or outhustled to the 50/50 balls. She makes it her point to go above and beyond her duties which results in one of the most resilient defenders in the '28. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->