Andrew Lawson Tournament Preview: Milton 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. Milton Academy is scheduled to take on Thayer Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, in the third 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>Milton Academy enters its Class A matchup against Thayer Academy with a 4–4 overall record, while remaining undefeated in Class A play at 3–0. They are 1–1 in ISL competition, making this a key early-season test as they look to continue their success within the class.</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":"Reagan Vaughan","_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":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12124","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Milton Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"MT Elite 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-696a626d3b4cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reagan is one of the team's captains and a steady offensive presence. She has strong footwork around the basket, finishing smoothly with moves like spin moves and euro steps, and shows a soft touch with either hand. From the perimeter, she uses a solid handle to weave her way into the paint and create scoring opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["345607"],"_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-696a626d3b564"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella serves as the other co-captain and the floor general of the group. She is a reliable three-point shooter who does a good job relocating to open space along the perimeter to get her shot off. On the defensive end, her strength and active hands make her a tough on-ball defender, and her leadership shows in all phases of the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1005124"],"_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-696a626d3b5c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anjolie brings a strong two-way impact, especially on defense. As a freshman last season, she had a standout performance against Dana Hall with seven steals while serving as the primary perimeter defender. Offensively, she lives up to the “shooting” guard label with a lightning-quick release from three and also has a smooth floater to finish over size in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["935815"],"_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-696a626d3b620"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bella is another dangerous perimeter threat that opposing defenses must account for. If left unchecked from beyond the arc, she has the ability to make teams pay in a hurry. Beyond her shooting, she uses her strength effectively in the paint to draw contact and finish through it, while also holding strong defensive positioning on the other end.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1274414"],"_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-696a626d3b67d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ella is a top-five ranked big in Prep Girls Hoops' New England rankings for good reason. A modern post player, she can step out and knock down shots from the perimeter while still protecting the paint defensively and limiting easy looks. Earlier this season against Deerfield Academy, she nearly posted a double-double with six points and ten rebounds, showcasing her all-around impact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->