Rhode Island's Excelling Performers This January

The year just started, but January has been packed with quality performances. The season passes quickly, so it's imperative to capture the action before the moment passes. There's been some amazing basketball played in the region, but especially in Rhode Island and it'd be absurd not mention some of top showings. These are 5 of the latest excelling performers in RI.   Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription.    [player_tooltip player_id='428116' first='Lily' last='Sokol'] (2026) | 5'8 SF | RHCD   Lily's 29-point performance comes in a close loss to Dublin. Rocky Hill was short on the roster, playing with 5 players and Sokol was impressive in the showing. She demonstrated the ability to get to the teeth of the defense while finishing strongly. Her one 3-pointer came at a crucial point which kept the Mariners in the fight. Her attacking tenancies made her the significant factor and she was rewarded by being able the line a couple of times. The rebounding in the paint was impressive as well. She snagged a total of 15 boards in this scuffle of a game. Sokol's functionality from the forward position is an underrated facet of her game.     [player_tooltip player_id='967279' first='Gyselle' last='Mairs'] (2027) | 5'6 PG | Portsmouth   The incredibly skilled point guard led Portsmouth in the 46-31 win over Durfee. Gyselle had an impactful double-double with an additional 2 steals on the night. She was able to carefully pick apart the defense with pinpoint passes, as well as lane penetration. Her ability to make plays and make the correct reads on the spot equate to her being one of the best points in Rhode Island.     [player_tooltip player_id='278567' first='Maysen' last='Hill'] (2025) | 5'11 PG | St. Andrew's   Maysen's dynamic game makes her a variable factor for a tough Saint Andrew's squad night in and night out. In their recent showdown with NMH, Hill was the team's leading scorer with 14 points. The team was struggling to get going through periods of the game, but Maysen's play was a shining aspect. Her long and athletic frame, coupled with crafty misdirection moves allowed her to get to her spots on resistant defense. Hill has had a few constructive games recently, including a 19-point, 3 steal game that led Saints to a big win vs New Hampton.     [player_tooltip player_id='496149' first='Kyla' last='Buco'] (2026) | 5'7 SG | Cranston West   Recently named Athlete of the Week by the Cranston Herald, Buco has had a dominate season so far. There's been a handful of impressive showings coming from the #8 ranked shooting guard in '26. She's been a leading figure for Cranston West and this latest game vs Ponaganset. She scored nearly half the teams points in the tough loss which just speaks to the effectiveness of her game.     [player_tooltip player_id='364179' first='Vanessa' last='Piscione'] (2025) | 5'9 Wing/Forward | St. Raphael's   Vanessa has been magnificent for her team this season. Even lately after some adversity and feeling under the weather Piscione was still able to drop a staggering 28 points in a recent game vs Chariho. St. Raphael won the game 46-38, in large part to Vanessa's all-around game. She found her groove early on and was able to score in bunches as her teammates found her in the right spots. Her jump shot looked flawless, knocking down some early shots to energize the squad in a new role off the bench. In Vanessa's last game, she scored a solid 15 points and she's looking to carry the momentum to make a deep run in her senior campaign.

The year just started, but January has been packed with quality performances. The season passes quickly, so it's imperative to capture the action before the moment passes. There's been some amazing basketball played in the region, but especially in Rhode Island and it'd be absurd not mention some of top showings. These are 5 of the latest excelling performers in RI.