Mental Edge Series: High-Effort Players and Elite Defenders

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Continuing our Mental Edge series, we spotlight players who stand out due to intangibles like confidence, effort, and focus. Here are some New England standouts whose mental edge has shown through their effort and their defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["352471"],"_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-68d6adcb856f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mya, a recent Adelphi University commit stands out for her competitiveness and intensity. She scored 1,000 career points at Lawrence Academy and is a huge asset to her programs. A versatile player who can play multiple positions, Mya facilitates well, finishes in the paint, and consistently gives full % effort. Her strong motor and two-way impact, combined with her work ethic, make her a player who will be fun to watch at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1209648"],"_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-68d6adcb8574f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maliah is an athletic two-way wing who stands out due to her high motor, energy and defensive presence. Recognized as one of Whitman-Hanson's premier guards, Maliah is continuing to gain more attention. Not only is Maliah a great scorer but her true mental edge lies in her defense. Maliah does a great job of putting pressure on offensive players, creating stops and grabbing loose balls - she is elite defensively.</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":"Eileen Lowther","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12120","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Hingham High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"MT Elite Ducks","_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-68d6adcb857f1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eileen is a center with a commanding presence. A team MVP who averaged 10 ppg, 14 rpg, 5 bpg, and 3 apg last season, she does it all. What stands out most, however, is her mental edge on the defensive end. Eileen is vocal in the paint, anchors the defense, and protects the rim with such elite shot-blocking ability. Her presence and ability to impact on the defensive end is intangible and elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["967299"],"_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-68d6adcb8583a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Corrine is a standout small forward who makes an impact on both ends. A highly recruited player with multiple D1 offers, Corrine can not only score with ease but her defense is what makes her stand out. Whether it's shot-blocking, creating stops or rebounding, she brings competitive energy and her presence is always felt. The mix of skill and mental edge makes Corrine one of the most highly touted prospects in New England.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->