2026-27 Preview: Northeast 2B North – Part 1

[player_tooltip player_id='1606315' first='Julianna' last='Pope'] is the definition of versatility. A true two-way force, she impacts the game in every phase, often doing whatever her team needs to win.   Defensively, she can guard all five positions, using her IQ and experience to disrupt offenses—especially off the ball, where her anticipation turns into steals and stops. Offensively, she's just as dynamic. Pope can operate inside with crafty finishes or stretch the floor with deep shooting range.   What separates her is her feel for the game. She knows when to take over and when to defer, always making the right decision. She doesn't just play the game—she understands it at a high level.     [player_tooltip player_id='1259664' first='Tenice' last='Waters'] is must-see basketball. Every time she steps on the floor, there's a sense that something special could happen.   Her feel for the game is elite, and nowhere is that more evident than in her passing. Waters sees the floor differently, anticipating movement and delivering passes that create easy opportunities for her teammates. Whether it's a highlight assist or a simple read, she makes the right play consistently.   Add in her ability to shoot, and defenses are forced to respect her scoring—opening up even more space for her to create. She blends flash with efficiency, making her one of the most entertaining and effective players around.     Brystal Neilsen plays with fire—and produces at a high level because of it. A dominant presence on the boards, she combines physicality with a natural ability to score.   She can stretch the floor with perimeter shooting or take advantage of slower defenders by attacking off the dribble. Around the rim, she has a knack for finishing and finding ways to score.   As she continues to refine her inside-out game, Neilsen is trending toward becoming nearly unguardable. Her combination of skill, toughness, and scoring instinct makes her one of the most dangerous offensive players in the state.     [player_tooltip player_id='985967' first='Chasyn' last='Waters'] brings relentless energy and intensity every possession. She's the type of player who never takes a play off—and it shows.   Defensively, she can pick up full court and pressure opposing guards into mistakes. Her quickness and competitiveness make her a nightmare to deal with. Offensively, she uses that same burst to attack, blowing by defenders with her first step and finishing with a variety of moves at the rim.   As her jump shot continues to develop, her game will only become more complete. But even now, her motor and passion set the tone for her team.