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<p>Who's poised for a sophomore surge this season? The answer is below; there're 5 names that fit the bill and they should certainly be watch-listers within the buzzing class. Read more on them here. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1799632' first='Mira' last='Bedi'] (2029) | SG/PG </p>
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<p>With Bedi's transfer into '29, it was a given to have her in this conversation. When the class rankings come out, she'll be a key guard name inserted towards the top end of the list. St. Mark's is going to love what she brings to the table. Mira should help raise the bar for them this season.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1657591' first='Samantha' last='Boyd'] (2029) | SG/PG | </p>
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<p>Boyd is a guard with tons of winning qualities, including intangibles that don't show up on the stat sheet. Fortitude would be one of them; Samantha won't just back down from a tough challenge. The coaches at HHCD certainly appreciate the effort given and the role she fills. She should have an impactful season with even more minutes.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1338642' first='Elliana' last='Barnes'] (2029) | Wing/Forward | </p>
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<p>Barnes is a complete x-factor in '29. She offers a ton of value as a defender, rebounder and she can play multiple positions comfortably. Elliana is more of a hybrid wing/forward, but there's some guard-like flashes there too. The key for Barnes is putting everything together. She willingly fills the voids of her squad, but there's so much untapped potential here.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1320164' first='Santanaa' last='Hamelin'] (2029) | PG | </p>
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<p>Quite possibly RI's most exciting returning second year player. Hamelin put Westerly on her back and surprised the entire state last season as a freshman. As a sophomore the confidence will be way up plus the high usage on both sides will make the numbers inevitable to increase too. Expect to hear big things from her. </p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='975783' first='Sophia' last='Goncalves'] (2029) | CG | </p>
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<p>Goncalves was spotted a few years back and after suffering some injuries over time and recovering, she's now at Masters Academy International looking ready to go. Right now, there's solid floor spacing and wing versatility due to her size. The talent on the roster is overwhelming, so even if she isn't getting consistent minutes within the core rotation, Sophia will be able to forge resilience going up against some of her elite teammates every day in practice. By the time AAU rolls around, this'll be a must-know Mass Rival name within '29. </p>
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Who's poised for a sophomore surge this season? The answer is below; there're 5 names that fit the bill and they should certainly be watch-listers within the buzzing class. Read more on them here.
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With Bedi's transfer into '29, it was a given to have her in this conversation. When the class rankings come out, she'll be a key guard name inserted towards the top end of the list. St. Mark's is going to love what she brings to the table. Mira should help raise the bar for them this season.
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Boyd is a guard with tons of winning qualities, including intangibles that don't show up on the stat sheet. Fortitude would be one of them; Samantha won't just back down from a tough challenge. The coaches at HHCD certainly appreciate the effort given and the role she fills. She should have an impactful season with even more minutes.
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Barnes is a complete x-factor in '29. She offers a ton of value as a defender, rebounder and she can play multiple positions comfortably. Elliana is more of a hybrid wing/forward, but there's some guard-like flashes there too. The key for Barnes is putting everything together. She willingly fills the voids of her squad, but there's so much untapped potential here.
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Who’s Poised For A Sophomore Surge?Who’sPoised For A Sophomore Surge?
(2029) | PG | Quite possibly RI's most exciting returning second year player. Hamelin put Westerly on her back and surprised the entire state last season as a freshman. As a sophomore the confidence will be…
Goncalves was spotted a few years back and after suffering some injuries over time and recovering, she's now at Masters Academy International looking ready to go. Right now, there's solid floor spacing and wing versatility due to her size. The talent on the roster is overwhelming, so even if she isn't getting consistent minutes within the core rotation, Sophia will be able to forge resilience going up against some of her elite teammates every day in practice. By the time AAU rolls around, this'll be a must-know Mass Rival name within '29.
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Samantha
Boyd
5'5" | SG/PG
Hamden Hall Country Day | 2029
State
New E
(2029) | SG/PG | 
Elliana
Barnes
5'9" | SG/PG
Tantasqua | 2029
State
New E
(2029) | Wing/Forward | 
Sophia
Goncalves
5'11" | CG
Masters Academy International | 2029
State
New E
(2029) | CG | 
