Andrew Lawson Tournament Preview: Fontbonne Academy

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weekend, I will be in attendance at the Andrew James Lawson Foundation Invitational at TD Garden. Tickets are selling quickly, so be sure to secure yours soon. Fontbonne Academy is scheduled to take on Malden Catholic at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, in the first girls game of the day. I've already had the opportunity to watch several players from this team between AAU play and the start of the high school season, and I'm excited to see how they match up on the big stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Andrew James Lawson Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through academics, athletics, and community involvement. You can learn more about their great cause on their website. You can learn more about their important mission by visiting the foundation's website.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last season, Fontbonne Academy finished sixth in the MIAA Division 3 power rankings and made a deep postseason run, advancing to the Elite Eight before falling to Norwell. This year, they've moved up to Division 2 and currently sit at 5–3, earning a No. 18 ranking in the most recent power rankings. Their three losses have come against Division 1 Andover and two of the top teams in Division 2, with Emma Jolley unavailable for two of those matchups. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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":"Alana Maclean","_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":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fontbonne Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"MTE Ducks","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6967a43034aa5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alana has been a consistent offensive presence this season, averaging 12.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. She has already recorded three 21-point performances, including her most recent outing in which she also knocked down three three-pointers. Maclean's ability to attack the basket with strength, combined with a polished and reliable jump shot, makes her a well-rounded and dangerous offensive weapon.</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":"Kailey VonHandorf ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fontbonne Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6967a43034b20"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kailey is putting together a strong all-around season, averaging 9.9 points, 6 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game. A proven big-game performer, she delivered a clutch, game-sealing steal last season to help her team defeat Hanover and advance to the Elite 8. Last week she had an impressive performance against Whitman-Hanson, finishing with 11 points, 7 rebounds, and five made three-pointers.</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":"Emma Jolley","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fontbonne Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-6967a43034b7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emma is making a major impact in a short sample this season, averaging 10 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. Despite appearing in just four games, she has already recorded three double-doubles and helped her team to a 3–1 record in those contests. This tournament presents a prime opportunity for her to showcase her ability on a big stage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->