Rising Stars Across the Tri-State Area

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Across the Tri-State area, a new wave of high school athletes is making waves with standout performances and game-changing impact. From scoring outbursts to defensive dominance and leadership on the floor, these rising stars are proving they're players to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["559039"],"_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-698219ad2f139"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madison is a 6-foot guard who does an excellent job using her size advantage, consistently getting shots off over smaller defenders. She has a tight handle and strong court vision, allowing her to find open teammates and lead them into scoring positions with accurate passes. Madison thrives in pick-and-roll situations, knocking down open shots and hitting rolling bigs when they're available. Committed to Penn, her game projects well to the next level with her combination of size, skill, and decision-making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["789187"],"_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-698219ad2f1aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Heziah put together a strong performance at the More Than A Highlight Showcase, finishing with 20 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. She turns defense into offense, pushing the pace in transition after creating steals. In the half court, she plays with patience, making smart post-entry passes while also being a confident shooter who isn't afraid to take contested threes. When run off the line, she counters with a smooth one-dribble pull-up in the mid-range.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1447956"],"_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-698219ad2f1f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Just a freshman, Julianna uses her 6-foot-2 frame to already make a major impact at the varsity level. She controls the paint on both ends, using her strength to secure rebounding position and her discipline to block shots without falling for pump fakes. Offensively, she keeps the ball high, kicks out to open shooters when double-teamed, and shows a polished post-up game. Her presence alone deters opponents from attacking the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["559081"],"_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-698219ad2f23f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Olivia also stood out at the MTAH Showcase, posting 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. She's a strong finisher who embraces contact and consistently gets to the free-throw line for and-one opportunities. Olivia can finish with either hand and is effective at all three levels, knocking down threes and mid-range pull-ups when defenders sag off to protect the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["600911"],"_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-698219ad2f284"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sondjane has a tight handle and elite quickness, weaving through defenders and getting to her spots with ease. She uses her strength at the rim, lowering her shoulder to create space and cradling the ball to protect it from shot blockers. Sondjane brings relentless energy on both ends of the floor, consistently playing with the type of effort and intensity that college coaches value.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->