Trumbull Takes Control of Fairfield County: 7-0

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trumbull has opened the season with a statement, jumping out to a 7-0 record and claiming the number one spot in Fairfield county behind a disciplined, veteran lineup that understands how to control games. This is not a group relying on one scorer or one hot night from the perimeter. The Eagles are winning with defensive connectivity, smart shot selection, and players who fully understand their roles. They dictate tempo early, build leads through stops, and force opponents into uncomfortable half-court possessions. What stands out most is how well they space the floor offensively while remaining compact and communicative on defense. Multiple players can handle, score, and defend, which makes them difficult to scout and even harder to slow down. Their experience shows late in quarters and late in games where possessions are valued and decisions are sharp. At 7-0, Trumbull looks like a team built for sustained success, not just a fast start. </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":"Michaela Diamond ","_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":"5'7u0022","_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":"Trumbull 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-69824e7234b4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Diamond is the pace-setter and decision-maker that everything runs through for Trumbull. She controls tempo with the ball in her hands and consistently gets the Eagles into quality offensive sets. Her ability to read ball screens and get downhill forces help defenders to commit, creating clean kick-out looks for shooters. She scores comfortably in the mid-range and finishes through contact when attacking the rim. In transition, Diamond pushes the ball with purpose and turns defensive stops into quick points. Defensively, she applies full-court pressure and disrupts opposing guards before they can initiate offense. She anticipates passing lanes well and converts turnovers into scoring opportunities. Late in games, her composure stands out as she manages clock and possessions with confidence. Her leadership and control are major reasons Trumbull has been able to establish early leads and maintain them. </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":"Callie McGillicuddy","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Trumbull High ","_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-69824e7234c08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McGillicuddy brings a unique dimension to Trumbull's offense with her ability to stretch the floor from the forward spot. Her three-point shooting forces opposing defenses to extend well beyond the paint, opening driving lanes for guards. She moves well without the ball and finds soft spots along the perimeter where she can get shots off quickly. When defenders close out hard, she makes smart reads and keeps the ball moving rather than forcing attempts. McGillicuddy rebounds well and immediately looks to outlet to start transition. Defensively, she understands positioning and rotates on time to help protect the lane. Her presence on the arc changes how teams are forced to guard Trumbull in half-court sets. She plays with high IQ and rarely takes low percentage shots. That floor spacing she provides is a major reason the Eagle's offense flows so smoothly. </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":"Carley Johnston ","_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":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Trumbull 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-69824e7234c93"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnston thrives when the game opens up and defenders are forced to guard in space. She attacks gaps aggressively and is comfortable finishing through traffic in the paint. Her first step allows her to beat defenders off the bounce, and she chances pace effectively to keep them off balance. Johnston also serves as a secondary ball handler, taking pressure off Diamond and allowing Trumbull to initiate from multiple spots. She rebounds well for her position and quickly turns boards into fast-break opportunities. Her energy shows up in hustle plays and lose balls throughout games. Defensively, she competes hard on the perimeter and doesn't allow easy drives. Johnston plays with confidence and is not hesitant in big moments. Her aggressiveness helps break down defenses that overplay Trumbull's shooters. </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":"Grace Seltenreich","_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":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12122","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_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-69824e7234d10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Seltenreich provides balance and consistency on both ends of the floor. Offensively, she spaces the floor well and makes quick decisions that keep the ball from sticking. She understands when to cut, when to spot up, and when to attack closeouts. Her ability to play within the flow of the offenses keeps Trumbull efficient throughout possessions. Defensively, she communicates well and is often in the right position to help or rotate. Seltenreich rebounds her position and contributes to limiting second-chance opportunities. She does many of the small things that do not show up on the stat sheet but directly impact winning. Her awareness and team-first approach make her a reliable presence in every lineup combination. She helps maintain structure and composure during long stretches of play. </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":"Camila Matute ","_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":"5'5u0022","_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":"Trumbull 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-69824e7234d89"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matute gives Trumbull additional ball-handling and defensive intensity in the backcourt. She is comfortable bringing the ball up against pressure and initiating offense when Diamond is off the ball. Her quickness allows her to stay in front of opposing guards and apply steady defensive pressure. Offensively, she attacks the paint when gaps open and make smart kick-outs to shooters. Matute plays with confidence and keeps the pace high wen Trumbull looks to run. She is active in passing lanes and contributes to the turnover margin that has fueled Trumbull's transition game. Her ability to defend and handle gives the Eagles flexibility in their guard rotations. She plays with energy that lifts the tempo of the game. That spark has been valuable during key runs. </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":"Kiley Manuel ","_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":"5'5u0022","_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":"Trumbull 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-69824e7234e00"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Manuel provides interior toughness and rebounding that balances Trumbull's perimeter attack. She establishes strong positioning in the paint and limits opponents to one shot per trip. Offensively, she finishes well around the rim and is effective on dump-offs created by penetration to the paint. She sets solid screens that free up shooters and drivers in Trumbull's half-court sets. Defensively, she protects the lane and alters shots without fouling. Manuel communicates well on help rotations and understands where she needs to be. Her physical presence discourages teams from attacking inside consistently. She gives the Eagles the inside stability needed to complement their outside shooting. Her impact is felt on nearly every possession. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trumbull's undefeated start is rooted in defensive discipline, floor spacing, and experience decision-making. They value possesions, take high-percentage shots, and force opponents into uncomfortable offensive sets. Multiple players can score, handle, and defend, making them extremely difficult to prepare for. Most importantly, they play connected basketball and trust each others roles. That cohesion is what has powered their 7-0 start. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->