FRESHMEN ON FIRE (South Jersey)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're officially one month into the season and already so many Class of 2028 hoopers across the Garden State have shown tremendous promise and poise! Let's dive in and explore which players are making an immediate impact on their respective teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Emma Grimley | Absegami</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Record: 6-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Being teammates with one of the hottest 3-point shooters in the state, Emma has caught on quick! Averaging 11.0 ppg, she ranks on the team in scoring behind [player_tooltip player_id='414395' first='Reese' last='Downey']. She helped the Braves go 2-0 at the Boardwalk Classic with close wins over Conwell-Eagan (PA) &amp; Middlesex.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rory Krier | Pinelands</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Record: 3-2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rory is off to a great start, leading the team in scoring and steals in December. Her two-way game has certainly been clicking, with averages of 9.8 ppg &amp; 5.5 spg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1190941' first='Chaylin' last='Morine'] | Deptford</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Record: 2-2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leading Deptford in points and rebounds, Chay is averaging a double-double at 10.8 ppg &amp; 11.8 rpg. Her rebounding has been ferocious, pulling down 19 boards in the first game of her career (against Paulsboro) and 15 against Cedar Creek.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1190935' first='Sage' last='Shaw'] | Highland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Record: 0-5</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highland is off to a tough start but Sage has certainly been a bright spot! She's averaging an impressive double-double at 11.4 ppg &amp; 16.3 rpg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kate D'Ottaviano | Washington Township</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Record: 5-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The leading scorer on her team, Kate is averaging 12.2 ppg for the undefeated Minutemaids. Her efficient scoring helped WT notch close wins over Holy Cross Prep and West Deptford during the holiday break.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913932' first='Elaina' last='Kraybill'] | Egg Harbor Township</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Record: 5-1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On a team with four seniors, Elaina has certainly made an impact through the first six games. She's putting up averages of 5.7 ppg, 4.8 rpg &amp; 1.7 spg and posted her first career double-double against Cinnaminson with 10 points &amp; 13 rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913892' first='Sophia' last='Homa'] | Audobon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Record: 5-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophia ranks second on her team in scoring at 8.6 ppg, getting it done from the mid-range and 3-point line. She's also shown tenacity on defense, racking up 18 steals through the first five games of the season, good for 3.6 spg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1202390' first='Corinne' last='Kelly'] | Gloucester</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team Record: 5-0</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With three games in double-figure scoring already under her belt, Corinne has made an immediate impact for the Lions. Her efforts have helped Gloucester get off to their best start since the 2020-2021 season and already with five wins, have matched their win total from a season ago. Corinne is averaging 9.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg &amp; 2.4 spg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->