CJ Hawks 17U Westrol Roster Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This squad is filled with 3-point threats and speed demons who thrive in transition. Let's take a look at this roster as they prep for the season's first live period at Spooky.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Back Court</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1051811' first='Mattilyn' last='Caffiero'] (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matti does a great job controlling the pace and keeping calm under pressure. She handles the ball with care and keeps a low turnover rate. If anyone on this team is capable of a clutch bucket in crunch time, it's her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651493' first='Grace' last='Heims'] (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She might just be the most important player on this roster. The knockdown 3-point sharpshooter can go on a heater and swing momentum to secure the dub. She also acts as their do-it-all energizer, showing off hustle for the duration of the game; getting stops, securing possession, approaching the game with grit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651512' first='Olivia' last='Batchelor'] (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A dedicated spot-up shooter who leads the pack in transition and makes smart decisions on the fly. She can drill 3's in quick succession and does a good job baiting the defense into committing a foul. When she gets in a groove, she can quickly become a high volume scorer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Juliette Gomes (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a defensive-minded approach, Juliette stays light on her feet and keeps her anticipation high to deflect and pick off passes for steals. She's energetic and applies perimeter pressure to spark the fast break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='959826' first='Lily' last='DeRose'] (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A steady two-way player, Lily stays in attack mode. Speedy transition offense and suffocating ball pressure are focal points of her game. Her toughness is also impressive; usually one of the smallest on the floor but totally fearless fighting for rebounds and forcing tie-ups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1157950' first='Brianna' last='Libretti'] (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A proven scorer, Brianna is capable of dropping 20 points on any given night. She mixes up the offense well, creating from the mid-range and much further back. Her 3 ball, especially, is a dangerous part of her arsenal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913960' first='Isabella' last='Jackson'] (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bella brings all the energy! She keeps a tight handle as she swiftly maneuvers and weaves her way through pressure. She's at her best driving to the basket and dishing dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skylar Peduto (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A very confident shooter with a quick release to keep the defense on their toes. She doesn't do too much second-guessing with her shot selection and continues to improve her efficiency.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Front Court</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gabrielle Rapisarda (2027)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gabby continues to elevate her game, especially when it comes to rebounding. Hovering around 5'8", she brings some size to a roster which lacks it. She'll be relied on to battle for boards and secure second-chance opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913920' first='Casey' last='Miranda'] (2028)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The lone true big on this team, she brings much-needed size at 6'0". Casey will surely be the beneficiary of many post-entry passes. A stout defender, she does a great job aggressively blocking shots while keeping her fouls limited; reliable rim protector and glass crasher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->