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<p>The following recruits obtained a state ranking in our final update thanks to a successful senior season. Going from Watch List to Ranked is a big deal and we would like to congratulate each and every one of them for their achievements. They finish their respective high school hoops careers with a number next to their name inside the Top 200!</p>
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<p style="font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300"><strong>Inside the Top 100</strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414401' first='Taylor' last='Francis'] | Pingry</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #21 | Position Rank: #2</strong></p>
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<p>One of only a handful of players in NJ to total at least 600 points this season. She eclipsed 200 career triples (2.4 per game) and held season averages of 22.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.9 apg & 2.9 spg. She scored at least 30 points seven times, including a stretch of four consecutive from December to January. She notched a career-high 35 points vs Lawrenceville in late January, nearly outscoring the opponent all on her own (70-36 victory). She led Pingry in points and steals while guiding them to a 10-0 conference record and 19-8 overall.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1194619' first='Zemirah' last='Enalls'] | Barnegat</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #55 | Position Rank: #9</strong></p>
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<p>It almost seemed like Z burst onto the scene out of nowhere! The double-double machine averaged 16.9 ppg & 17.2 rpg, tallying almost Aneesah Morrow-like figures! The stout rim protector locked down the interior and swatted away 2 shots per game! Notable performances include a monster 38-point, 36-rebound explosion vs Toms River South, followed by a 34-point, 35-rebound outburst vs Manalapan a few weeks later.She had seven other games with at least 20 rebounds, including three 20/20 double-doubles.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='333352' first='Mikayla' last='Taylor'] | Westampton Tech</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #56 | Position Rank: #15</strong></p>
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<p>Mikayla had a career-year, leading her team in assists and steals while ranking second in scoring. Season averages of 12.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.0 apg & 2.7 spg propelled WT to big wins and a 23-6 overall record. The senior joined the 1K Points Club and saw career-highs in points (25) and steals (10) vs Thrive Charter in mid-January. Extremely reliable with quality minutes played!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414312' first='Qui-Mia' last='Wilkins'] | Thrive Charter</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #66 | Position Rank: #6</strong></p>
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<p>Qui-Mia made her season debut on January 5th vs St. Rose and immediately made a statement with a team-high 12 points. She was an instant spark who went on to average 13.3 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.2 apg & 4.2 spg in 18 games. She notched four double-doubles and tallied a career-high 25 points vs Paterson Eastside. Her two-way game was clutch in Thrive's big wins over Notre Dame, Middle Township and Bound Brook.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414242' first='Leomary' last='Diaz-Merino'] | Long Branch</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #99 | Position Rank: #27</strong></p>
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<p>LDM shot the leather off the ball in Year 4! She averaged 24.8 ppg in 21 games and reached the 1,000-point milestone to finish her career with 1,286 points. In the final game of the regular season vs Point Pleasant Beach, she broke out for a career-high 41 points, outscoring the opponent all by herself in the process! In fact, it marked the fifth time this season she put up more points than the opposing team! She led Long Branch to 13 wins and a postseason appearance in CJG4.</p>
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<p style="font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:300"><strong>101-200</strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='525419' first='Abby' last='Hawes'] | Mountain Lakes</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #110 | Position Rank: #30</strong></p>
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<p>Abby led Mountain Lakes in points and steals while helping her squad make a Group 1 State Semifinal appearance in March. She tallied 447 points and ultimately eclipsed 1,000 for her career, finishing with 1,111. She notched three double-doubles, including one against Hackettstown where she poured in a career-high 27 points. In fact, that game nearly saw her record a triple-double (13 rebounds, 9 steals)! She made a statement in the postseason, recording at least 20 points in three consecutive games! She posted season averages of 17.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.2 apg & 4.1 spg.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='583462' first='Alli' last='Kamulda'] | Haddon Township</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #132 | Position Rank: #31</strong></p>
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<p>Alli truly saved her best for last, leading the way in scoring, assists and steals. Haddon Twp claimed South Jersey, Group 1 glory over defending champs Wildwood, where Alli recorded a game-high 16 points. She opened the season with a double-double against Lindenwold and it would only get better from there! Highlights include 22 points against Eastern, 17 against Haddonfield and a career-high 25 points vs Vineland. She held averages of 12.2 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.9 apg & 2.1 spg and helped the Lady Hawks finish the season 28-4.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1219884' first='Sophia' last='Koeskey'] | Mendham</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #148 | Position Rank: #42</strong></p>
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<p>Sophia upped her production from her junior year, totaling 246 points and 96 rebounds in Year 4, good for 9.1 ppg & 3.6 rpg in 27 games. She recorded at least 20 points in three games, including a season-best 22 points in the [quarters of NJS2G3] playoffs vs Randolph. Seven additional games saw her score in double-figures. Other notable performances include 18 points vs Pope John and 17 points vs Montville.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414243' first='Sophie' last='Tonino'] | Freehold Township</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #188 | Position Rank: #49</strong></p>
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<p>Sophie's senior season saw her tie a career-high in points and clip a career-high in steals (23 & 15 vs Monmouth) and reach 1,000 career points. She ranked second on her team in points and steals en-route to 11.2 ppg & 2.4 spg. In addition to that career double-double vs Monmouth, she scored at least 20 points in two other games and outscored the opposing team all by herself on two separate occasions.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414317' first='Ava' last='Sztenderowicz'] | Cinnaminson</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #194 | Position Rank: #51</strong></p>
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<p>Ava reached two major milestones in her senior campaign: 100 career 3's and 1,000 career points. She tied a career-best 22 points in mid-January vs Bordentown and a few games later, set a career-high in steals (9 vs Pennsauken). She posted season averaged of 12.7 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.3 apg & 2.4 spg and led the Pirates to the quarters of SJG2 and a 22-8 record.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='414396' first='Adelina' last='Wilks'] | Bridgeton</strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Rank: #200 | Position Rank: #32</strong></p>
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<p>Adelina put Bridgeton on her back, at times a total one-woman show, leading the way in points, assists and steals. She helped her squad get the most win in two seasons (14) and make an appearance in the SJG4 playoffs. She kicked off the season scoring at least 20 points in four consecutive games, then proceeded to record two double-doubles and a season-high 36 points in February vs Delsea. Adelina closed out her HS career with senior season averages of 22.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.3 apg & 4.1 spg, sank her 100th career 3-pointer and finished with a total of 1,608 points.</p>
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The following recruits obtained a state ranking in our final update thanks to a successful senior season. Going from Watch List to Ranked is a big deal and we would like to congratulate each and every one of them for their achievements. They finish their respective high school hoops careers with a number next to their name inside the Top 200!
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