5 Of Mid February's Difference Makers

Theres heaps of good basketball being played at the moment, but there's some players in the region that have really stood out. The impact of these girls has been immense; they've truly left a mark at this point in the season. Below are 5 difference makers from the area. These are 5 substantial talents that are worthy of the recognition.   Use code MBG30 for 30% off your first purchase of any subscription.    [player_tooltip player_id='1196884' first='Maddie' last='Provost'] (2026) | 5'8 CG | Lawrence (ME)   Maddie's reached a significant mark in her career this month, scoring 1000 points for the Bulldogs. Her instant influence on the game is exerted with great craftsmanship. Her fast-paced transitionary drives are hard to stop when she's coming with a full head of steam. The playmaking for herself and others must be spoken for as well. Provost's distinguished moment came from hitting a transition 3-pointer after a teammate found her trailing. Without hesitation, Maddie launched a high arching shot that sent the crowd roaring. Quickly a timeout was called, then a brief celebration took place. The junior lead guard shared her special moment with family, friends and teammates all in attendance.     [player_tooltip player_id='1055985' first='Nyasia' last='Caban'] (2027) | 5'4 PG | KUA   Nyasia may very well have some of the most lethal handle skills in her class. Her dribbling skills work in tandem with her footwork. The ballhandling ability seems to be on a string and she keeps her head on a swivel to be able to make the right plays in a timely manner. More recently it appeared as if Caban has found her groove. In a game the other day vs a very talented Tilton team, she scored 18 points, dished 3 assists out plus contributed 3 steals. At first glance, Caban is a striking talent, but there's so much more to her game. The tape really shows it all with Nyasia; she's a player that gets more intriguing the more she's analyzed.     [player_tooltip player_id='490491' first='Eva' last='Andrews'] (2026) | 6'1 F/C | Needham   Eva is a utilitarian type of player that goes above and beyond her positional duties while typically taking advantage of her individual matchups. Although she isn't the highest of scorers in the region, Eva makes up for that by securing extra possessions as well as keeping possessions alive for her team. She fights for space early, making her job a lot easier when a shot goes up. Eva has quick reactionary skills, so she'll swiftly snag the board before opponents even have an idea of where the ball is going to land. When her number is called in the post as a scoring option, Andrew's exploits bigs with over the shoulder jump-hooks that are incredibly hard to guard. February's state rankings have Needham in the top 15 in Division 1 and Eva is a huge factor in that positioning.     [player_tooltip player_id='368851' first='Kaila' last='Richards'] (2025) | 5'7 PG | Hotchkiss   Hotchkiss is on a 15 consecutive game win streak and Kaila has been essential in racking up these victories. The #13 ranked guard has been dynamic all season long, but more importantly as of recent. With playoff seeding starting to take shape and teams starting to get a grasp on the adequate play needed to be successful in the postseason, it's important to have the momentum. Momentum is exactly what this team has with Kaila at the helm; her stimulating play is transcendent. Just last month Richards was nominated for McDonald's All-American East roster, this should be indicative of the elite talent level she possesses.     [player_tooltip player_id='1050255' first='Pearl' last='Dickson'] (2027) | 6'4 C | Berkshire   The 6'4 workhorse has been quite the impact 2-way player for Berkshire. Even though there're some room for improvement as far as offensive polishing goes, the sheer level of production speaks volumes. At this point in the season Dickson is averaging a double-double while hoisting up the defensive intensity for the team. She's been a staple that's been serving as a reliable option in the post. Pearl is one of the best defensive anchors in NEPSAC. Her team feeds off the ultimate protection she provides on the backline. When up against some of the top ranked bigs, there's no fall off either. The statement blocks plus steady paint presence is extremely underrated. Dickson is awfully athletic at 6'4 with a team first mindset and that's been the driving force behind Berkshire's success.

Theres heaps of good basketball being played at the moment, but there's some players in the region that have really stood out. The impact of these girls has been immense; they've truly left a mark at this point in the season. Below are 5 difference makers from the area. These are 5 substantial talents that are worthy of the recognition.