Team Preseason Coverage- Newark

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Newark Wildcats, while they finished with a record of 18-6 and advanced to the Division 1 District finals last season, you could certainly tell in their eyes they had some unfinished business to take care of- a hunger for a new season. Well, that time has come! When you have a coaching staff that are no strangers to winning- and you combine that with talent, good things are going to happen! Check out some players to watch this season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["861173"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690012a0200f7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Emma had a terrific summer! Her basketball IQ, how she finds her teammates, and oh my goodness her laser sharp passing is spectacular! Nothing better than her half court baseball or bounce passes that are a perfect 10! Strong outside shooter! She brings a lot on both ends of the ball! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1352735,"width":"212px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/FE835EBB-2063-4D7A-A631-33649FB6B9DE_1_201_a.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-1352735" style="width:212px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["861145"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690012a0201b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Geller is one of the most consistent players I know. She communicates well, doesn't hesitate, and this young lady has ice in her veins! Outstanding shooter- doesn't matter where she's at- baseline, top of the key or driving in the lane- it's the same results! <em>(Featured Photo)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1352737,"width":"217px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/0A63D74C-2AFD-4D02-B413-D2C4C1A231A5_1_105_c.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1352737" style="width:217px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["972045"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690012a020252"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eckenrode's game keeps on rising- she is coachable and doesn't get rattled, even in moments where the game is on the line. Her defense stands out! Sorry opponents, there's no easy points against this girl! And she's tough to contain because Leah can play nearly any position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1352736,"width":"213px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/4C2703EC-2257-42C4-9AF6-C7944367A674_1_201_a.webp?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1352736" style="width:213px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Alaina Hann","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12125","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Newark","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"[program_tooltip program_id='712740' first='Ohio' last='Impact']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-690012a02039d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keep your eyes on this one! I think Alaina is going to be a crucial piece to the puzzle for Newark- she's one that can score from deep- and when she's hot, keep feeding it to her! I like her defensive awareness, and decisions on transition! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->