Tuesday’s State Tourney Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at six players who put on impressive performances across the state to help their respective teams survive and advance in the playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='559042' first='London' last='Caldwell'] | West Orange</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4: Semifinals</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>London recorded her third triple-double this season [and first of her postseason career], tallying 13 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in the Mountaineers' 73-39 beatdown of Kearny. One of the best lead guards in the state, she knows how to score against any defense and also possesses supreme court vision to find teammates and thread the needle masterfully.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='835906' first='El-Anita' last='Joe-Samuel'] | Lenape</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>South Jersey, Group 4: Semifinals</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>El continued her postseason tear, dropping 36 points on Cherokee in a 55-33 drubbing. This game marked the seventh time she outscored the opposing team! Balanced inside-out scoring and ferocious physicality made her absolutely unguardable. A strong all-around game saw 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 blocks and 2 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651517' first='Aleah' last='Sunkins'] | Franklin</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Central Jersey, Group 4: Semifinals</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A career-high 33 points blasted Jackson Township, scoring half of Franklin's points and nearly outscoring the opponent all on her own! She buried a career-high six triples and deflated the defense that had no answer for her inside-out versatility. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1795479' first='Siena' last='Notaro'] | Madison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2: Semifinals</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Siena dropped a career-best 27 points to guide Madison past Bernards 51-40 and advance to the sectional chip. In a game with a lot at stake, she kept her composure even when the defense pressed and heckled the ball. She also finished with 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 [very important] steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='835485' first='Addison' last='Keenan'] | Caldwell</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2: Semifinals</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just when you think Addy can't possibly get more dangerous, she drops a career-high 34 points, including a career-high 8 triples. One of the best point guards in the state regardless of class, she set up shop in 3-point land and maintained residence! A complete game was highlighted by 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='601333' first='Megan' last='Logan'] | Westfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4: Semifinals</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Megan racked up her seventh double-double of the season in impression fashion vs Union. 17 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks and 5 steals led the Blue Devils to a dominant 51-30 win and booked a spot in the sectional chip. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->