Olympic-American X-Factors through Jan. 9

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out our list of the top X-Factors in the American Division of the Olympic Conference through January 9.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["835906"],"_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-69610da28dcd7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Joe-Samuel is the clear early front-runner for South Jersey Player of the Year. The junior small forward is averaging 24.1 points through Lenape's first eight contests as the Indians own a 6-2 record. She thrives from mid-range and at the free-throw line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Lenape's next game:</em></strong> Saturday, home vs Highland, 12 p.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["559132"],"_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-69610da28dd75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alaba has been expectingly dominant, averaging 17.4 points for Cherokee through its first eight games. The senior point guard is the heart of the Chiefs' offense. Expect her to continue her high-level play as Cherokee looks to defend its South Jersey Group 4 title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Cherokee's next game:</em></strong> Saturday, home vs Gloucester, 11 a.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["601510"],"_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-69610da28ddd6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The senior power forward is averaging 16.1 points through Eastern's first eight games. She is also playing exceptional defense, leading the Vikings with 25 steals. Sutton is already having a career-best season. Expect her to keep it up as the offensive leader for the Vikings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Eastern's next game:</em></strong> Saturday, home vs Washington Township, 10 a.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["835917"],"_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-696111a61308f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kratchman is averaging 13.4 points through eight games for Cherry Hill East. The junior combo guard thrives drawing fouls and is shooting 78% from the free-throw line. She also leads the Cougars with 56 rebounds and 15 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Cherry Hill East's next game:</em></strong> Saturday, away at Atlantic Tech, 11:30 a.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["651484"],"_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-696112f5dfa37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">On a Rancocas Valley squad that has had a very balanced offensive attack, Miles has stood out, averaging a team-high 12.6 points. She's been the Red Devils' leader at drawing fouls, hitting 24 of her 30 free-throw attempts so far this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Rancocas Valley's next game: </em></strong>Tuesday, away at Moorestown, 5:30 p.m.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->