New Year, New Standout Performances

2025 has commenced and already statements have been made. The region's vast talent pool has not only grown in recognition recently, but they've proved to be in one of the hotbeds for next level recruiting. The impressive play is a testament to the sheer aptitude of the New England girls. These 5 standout performances below have been nothing short of brilliant to start the year off on the right note.   Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription.    [player_tooltip player_id='481353' first='Sarah' last='Poland'] (2026) | 6'0 Forward | Lincoln-Sudbury   Sarah's 26 pts and 12 rebs lifted Lincoln-Sudbury over Bedford in an early season victory. She has been making a ton of headway as one of New England's 'to know' prospects. Poland is surely one of the better scholarship-level players in the class; her stock has been rising considerably recently. The consistent production in her double-double performances is what make her a top 20 ranked player in '26.     [player_tooltip player_id='967273' first='Tiffany' last='Burns'] (2027) | 5'9 PG | Austin Prep   Austin Prep suffered a tough loss to Newman the other day, but Tiffany had herself a stirring performance. Burns' 16 pts, 6 rebs and 5 ast kept the team within distance, even though they ultimately suffered the defeat. Her ability to be a playmaker while engaging the defense with her dual attack made her a tough assignment. Tiffany's skillful performance was certainly notable. Burns has been essential for Austin Prep all season and that should stay true by reason of her range of talent. She's one of the premier players in the class.     [player_tooltip player_id='987659' first='Chase' last='Anderson'] (2025) | Forward | Rivers   Chase plays on a team with a committee of talented players in the lineup, but she's one of the steady options on the team. The team regularly has multiple players scoring 12+ ppg and Chase's name is routinely mentioned in there. In Rivers' first game of the year, her 13 points came as an add-on in the blowout victory, but her persistent efforts have come forth throughout the season. In the 60-26 win over Holderness, Anderson was the leading scorer and was incredibly efficient. Chase's versatility as a forward makes her a top-rated player at her position. The senior forward is a key feature to her squad.     [player_tooltip player_id='428116' first='Lily' last='Sokol'] (2026) | 5'8 SF | RHCD   Lily had herself an outstanding game that resulted in her dropping 29 pts, 14 rebs and 3 bl in an early year cross-state matchup vs Mount Saint Charles. Sokol's breakout game was on her homecourt, so she seemed extremely comfortably because of her ability to find success from a plethora of areas on the floor. Her soft shooting stroke and touch around the rim showed how well-rounded her production can be. The season high for Lily was a certain boost for Rocky Hill.     Haniyah Padilla (2030) | CG | Saint James School   67 points, yes, a 67-point performance from Haniyah vs Corpus Christi School! Padilla walked onto the recent champ's home floor and put on one of the most impressive exhibits in all of high school basketball. Saint James was the clear underdog in this game, but the 67 pt, 5 reb, 2 bl and 4 steals carried her squad in the showdown. Haniyah's historical performance was one for the ages. The potent scoring threat seemed nearly unstoppable on the floor. There wasn't a time where she seemed out of control either. Padilla's game is energetic, yet poised at the same time, an attribute that's rare to come by for someone in 7th grade. She was able to be the primary option while being immensely reliable in a statement game. She was prepared to perform on a big stage and came out with a chronicled performance that'll be hard to forget. Haniyah's game is far beyond her years. When was the last time a player from the region put on such a scoring act?

2025 has commenced and already statements have been made. The region's vast talent pool has not only grown in recognition recently, but they've proved to be in one of the hotbeds for next level recruiting. The impressive play is a testament to the sheer aptitude of the New England girls. These 5 standout performances below have been nothing short of brilliant to start the year off on the right note.