All-NOVA Team: Sophomore Public School

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HM [player_tooltip player_id='815659' first='Maia' last='Melendez']</strong><br>I think Woodbridge will be one of the most improved teams in NOVA record-wise next year. Maia is one half of a Woodbridge backcourt that does a lot of the same things. Maia is a great defender and understands the game well. Maia averaged 14 PPG, and while she had problems with her efficiency, I still think she can affect the game highly as a scorer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HM [player_tooltip player_id='747629' first='Courtney' last='Breland']</strong><br>I had a hard time leaving [player_tooltip player_id='747629' first='Courtney' last='Breland'] off my starters because she is a fantastic player for Hayfield. Courtney is a three-level scorer and a fantastic defender. Courtney is strong as a two-guard, and she uses her strength well against smaller guards. Courtney was an all-district second-team selection. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HM [player_tooltip player_id='786440' first='Janey' last='Salinas']</strong><br>[player_tooltip player_id='786440' first='Janey' last='Salinas'] was one of the best bench players in the state this year, and her not starting speaks volumes to the quality state final winners Osbourn Park has. Janey was the leading scorer in the OP state title win, and she was pivotal to them all year. Janey is a terrific spot-up shooter with terrific size for a two-guard. Janey can handle the ball when asked of her, and she is a great passer. Janey would undoubtedly be a starter on this list and on her team if she was in a less talented program. She is one of the best guards in the 2027 class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["749391"],"_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-67e1bd327ab9d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='749391' first='Payton' last='Walters'] was part of a loaded backcourt for Osbourn Park. Payton was in foul trouble in the final, but I was impressed with how she finished the game. Payton is strong and has good balance as a driver. She is a terrific shooter and a great defender. Payton can play either guard position, but I think she shined as a lead guard. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["848973"],"_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-67e1bd327ac2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After getting hurt at the end of last season, [player_tooltip player_id='848973' first='Grace' last='Ellingson'] had a great start to this season. Grace is a fantastic shooter and had some big-time performances late in the year for Gainesville. She was a first-team all-district selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["732202"],"_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-67e1bd327ac7b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">South County was terrific this year in one of the most competitive districts in NOVA. Their guard play was terrific, and so was their defense. [player_tooltip player_id='732202' first='Natalya' last='Wooten'] was part of both of those things. Natalya is an excellent defender and has good athleticism. She is a great passer and driver, and she can knock down open looks. She was a first-team all-district selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1159794"],"_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-67e1bd327acc0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1159794' first='May' last='Marsh'] is one of the more underrated players in the area. May has nice size for a G/W, and she is an outstanding shooter. May was impactful last year in Woodgrove's state title run, but she really stepped up her game this year. She was a first-team all-district selection and a second-team all-state selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1110818"],"_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-67e1bd327ad03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">At Center, I have [player_tooltip player_id='1110818' first='Ziyana' last='Williams']. Ziyana was a nice addition to Hayfield this year. Ziyana was an impactful presence in the paint, and she had a handful of big performances this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->