Fitch Looking to Break Through and Regain Momentum

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fitch enters this week at 4-4, but their record is misleading in terms of talent and potential. The Falcons have shown stretches of dominance but have struggled to string together four full quarters. Coming off a loss to Stonington, the program is hungry to put together a complete performance and get back on top. What separates Fitch from many teams in star power at the top and meaningful contributions developing around it. The roster is built to play fast, pressure the ball, and rely on gritty frontcourt production. If their secondary scorers gain consistency, Fitch has all the pieces to turn close losses into decisive wins. The Falcons believe they are better than their record suggests, and the stat lines support that. This upcoming stretch presents a perfect chance to prove it. </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":"Synaa Waters","_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":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fitch High School ","_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-696529a14756e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Waters has been the heartbeat of the program and is easily one of the state's most productive players. Her 25.8 points per game put her among the top scorers in Connecticut and force every opponent to game-plan around her. She doesn't just score: she attacks the glass and averages a remarkable 13.8 rebounds per contest, a number most players her height would dream of. Waters also drives Fitch's playmaking with 3.5 assists, showing she is willing to distribute when defenses collapse. Defensively, she dominates with 5.7 steals per night, constantly turning ball pressure into layups on the other end. Her 1.3 blocks per game prove she can impact shots inside despite frequently defending guards and wings. Waters is the primary reason Fitch stays competitive even on off shooting nights. When she is locked in and aggressive, the Falcons ceiling rises dramatically. Her ability to impact every level of the box score is what gives Fitch playoff-level upside, even in January. </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":"Leilani McCoy ","_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":"5'9u0022","_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":"Fitch High School ","_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-696529a1476ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McCoy provides exactly what every contender needs: a dependable, physical second weapon. She averages 9.0 points per game and has shown the ability to take over stretches when Waters sits or faces heavy defensive attention. On the glass, McCoy if strong and consistent, pulling down 5.2 rebounds per matchup. Defensively, she is a nightmare, leading the team with 2.0 blocks per game and altering even more shots that don't appear in the stat sheet. She adds 1.8 steals as well, proving she is active inside and outside the paint. McCoy's passing is an underrated part of her game, contributing 1.7 assists while making smart interior reads. Her assertiveness inside opens up the offense for teammates who depend on driving lanes and kick-outs. When McCoy starts games strong, Fitch becomes harder to defend because the offense can't funnel through one player. She continues trending upward and could become one of the league's most dangerous two-way forwards down the stretch. </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":"Sophia Williams ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_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":"Fitch High School ","_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-696529a147801"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams doesn't always get the headlines, but her importance is undeniable. She scores 5.5 points per game and gives Fitch a reliable interior outlet when possessions bog down. Williams is a force defensively, averaging 1.7 blocks per game. Her rebounding number of 4.5 per game reinforces her toughness and willingness to battle taller opponents. Williams has become increasingly assertive in attacking rebounds instead of waiting for them to fall to her. Offensively, she is improving her timing on cuts and second-chance points, which helps spread scoring responsibility. She is also learning how to read double-teams, moving well without the ball to create better spacing. Her defensive presence allows Fitch guards to gamble more aggressively knowing shots will be challenged behind them. Williams steady progression suggests her best basketball is still coming as the season deepens. </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":"Kaileen Berard","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fitch High School ","_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-696529a147926"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Berard gives Fitch the backcourt composure required to play with pace but not chaos. She averages 3.5 points per game, but her value lies in directing offense and controlling tempo. Berard's 1.5 assists show that she makes the right reads, especially in the half-court. She consistently gets the ball into the hands of Waters and McCoy in their strongest scoring areas. Berard also contributes on the defensive side, fighting over screens, digging into driving lanes, and playing with urgency. She has shown better shot confidence as the season progresses, which forces defenders to stay attached instead of sagging into the paint. Berard pushes transition effectively when opportunities appear but rarely turns the ball over in tight games. Her role bridges the forwards and guards, keeping scoring organized. As her comfort grows, Berard could evolve into the late-game floor general Fitch needs in big moments. </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":"Madison Leandri","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'2u0022","_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":"Fitch High School ","_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-696529a147a39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Leandri continues to earn playing time because she plays hard every possession. Her scoring sits at 2.2 points per game, but she finds ways to affect games beyond shooting. Her 0.8 steals per night show her activity level and commitment to defensive assignments. Leandri thrives in transition, sprinting lanes and helping turn stops into fast-break chances. She communicates on defense and anticipates well, which makes her valuable even when matched against taller or more experienced wings. Offensively, she is learning to pick her shots, moving more confidently without the ball. Her spacing anf willingness to cut make her a reliable outlet with Waters draws help defenders. With more touches, Leandri is the type of player who could quietly grow into a mid-range scoring option. Her continued development will strengthen Fitch's overall depth as the calendar flips to February and beyond. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fitch may sit at 4-4, but the individual production suggests a team psoitioned for a climb rather than a slide. Waters gives them a superstar presence, McCoy and Willams provide interior muscle, and Berard and Leandri round out a core capable of competing against anyone. Depth pieces like Morales (fr), Baltimore (fr) , and Gemaly (so) add intensity and matchup flexiblity. If these top players continue improving simultaneously, Fitch could quickly move from inconsistent to dangerous. Expect a much stronger second half of the season, and a team nobody wats to catch once they find their rhythm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->