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<p>This year's Shore Games saw teams from all around the country converge in New Jersey for the fifth installment of this incredible event. These eight left their mark and really stood out thanks to strong performances over the weekend:</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259263' first='Emerson' last='Gripp'] | Rumson-Fair Haven</strong></p>
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<p>A solid performance against Lovett out of Georgia helped RFH grab the win and a 2-0 start to the season. She delivered on all fronts, tallying 7 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals. She gave the Bulldogs a boost on both sides of the ball, fully committing to the assignment and imposing her will. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='913917' first='Calista' last='Vowteras'] | Manasquan</strong></p>
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<p>After seeing the court in limited minutes last season as a freshman, Calista has come out guns blazing in Year 2! A 2-0 showing saw her tally 12 points, 5 assists & 4 steals against Pingry, followed by a CAREER-HIGH 17 points, 6 rebounds & 4 assists against a [very good] Teaneck squad. She did an exceptional job blending speed and skill, zipping around igniting the offense and being disruptive on defense. Her court vision was exceptional, showing true PG prowess. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259311' first='Ella' last='Krayl'] | Trinity Hall</strong></p>
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<p>Ella's 12-point effort vs Ewing was crucial to get the Monarch's the 60-55 dub. She banged in four triples, rattling the Blue Devils' defense and showcasing her perimeter sharpshooting. This performance could prove to be a huge confidence-builder for the super talented 5'9" guard.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914275' first='Allison' last='McAndrew'] | Colts Neck</strong></p>
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<p>A career-high 24 points came in a big win over Georgetown (MD) on Friday night. The 5'11" forward wants all the smoke in her first year in Cougar threads. Her versatility was on full display, showing the ability to be a multifaceted scorer and defend multiple positions. High energy, even higher basketball IQ.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1303615' first='Giuliana' last='Huaranga'] | Immaculate Heart</strong></p>
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<p>The 5'9" freshman guard showed tremendous poise taking on nationally ranked Red Bank Catholic just three games into her high school hoops career. IHA may have lost the battle, but G proved she can hang tough, tallying a team-high 12 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. In fact, those 12 points were the second highest in the game, only behind Addy Nyemchek's 20. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1249693' first='Ellie' last='Majewski'] | Union Catholic</strong></p>
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<p>Ellie played confident basketball taking on national power Sanford out of Delaware. UC lost a close one, but the 6'0" freshman wing put forth a strong effort, recording 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals. Her presence rattled Sanford's offensive flow at times and prevented runs.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1259196' first='Summer' last='Lachac'] | Immaculata</strong></p>
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<p>A season-high 16 points came against a physical Hudson Catholic team on Saturday. The 5'10" wing sank three triples and really exposed gaps in HC's defense. She also pulled down 4 rebounds, battling against [player_tooltip player_id='1202383' first='Gianna' last='Albanese'] on the glass. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='651485' first='Kaitlyn' last='Platt'] | Gill St. Bernard's</strong></p>
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<p>Kaity put forth a formidable performance against one of NJ's top teams in Gloucester Catholic. Her 20-point, 6-rebound outing kept the Knights competitive, winning the 1st and 3rd quarter. Her ability to score at will and rebound out-of-position was absolutely crucial to keep her team in the fight. </p>
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This year's Shore Games saw teams from all around the country converge in New Jersey for the fifth installment of this incredible event. These eight left their mark and really stood out thanks to strong performances over the weekend:
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