EOT Fall Gem State Classic: NW Stars Navy/Cal Stars 17U Red

Final: Cal Stars 72 - NW Stars Navy 45 In the final game of the EOT Fall Gem State Classic in Idaho for these two club teams, Cal Stars Red took on the NW Stars Navy - an interesting match-up as the NW Stars is a satellite club of sorts to the Cal Stars group. Cal Stars 17U Red had a modified group as they were missing several key players, as [player_tooltip player_id="171249" first="Amanda" last="Muse"] and Nya Epps filled in as supporting cast for the Stars. NW Stars was highlighted by 2025 precocious talent Jazzy Davidson as well as [player_tooltip player_id="158545" first="Rhyan" last="Mogel"] and [player_tooltip player_id="158542" first="Kennedie" last="Shuler"] - who have been having huge summers for the program based out of the Portland area. (Stream began with a Cal Stars 4-1, so some of the game details are missing) The stream started off with a [player_tooltip player_id="158545" first="Rhyan" last="Mogel"] find to [player_tooltip player_id="204586" first="Kasidy" last="Javernik"] alongside the arc - tying the affair at 4. [player_tooltip player_id="171249" first="Amanda" last="Muse"] began her efforts down-low with an interior score. The NW Stars began an early run - throttled by a Davidson find to Mogel in transition. [player_tooltip player_id="207819" first="Carly" last="Stone"] found [player_tooltip player_id="158542" first="Kennedie" last="Shuler"] alongside the arc to make it NW Stars 9 - 6. Davidson bullet pass into Stone inside. Jazzy Davidson picked a pocket and took it coast to coast, avoiding a defender with a beautiful euro-step move. Jennah Isai had an aggressive move inside followed by an [player_tooltip player_id="171249" first="Amanda" last="Muse"] board and bucket. Isai dribble kick into Muse at the rim. On the other end, Roden had a full court hail mary pass to Makena Mastora for a score. Jennah Isai move alongside the top of the key transitioned into a made three, making it Cal Stars 23 - 13. Mogel tossed it to Jazzy Davidson for a triple. [player_tooltip player_id="158489" first="Truitt" last="Reilly"] kicked it to [player_tooltip player_id="204583" first="Carly" last="Robb"] for a score. At halftime it was Cal Stars 31 - 19 as the NW Stars hung right with them in the first half. In the second half, Mogel started things with two free throws followed by Shuler with a running jump shot, making it Cal Stars 33 - 23. Lepolo found Roden for a three. Lepolo found Roden yet again - who made a nice euro-step off balanced lay-up. Roden scored yet again - absorbing contact near the rim. Lepolo found Epps for a nice mid-range jumper. [player_tooltip player_id="158542" first="Kennedie" last="Shuler"] found Mogel from half court for a score. Shuler had a nice penetration followed by a scoop shot at the rim. Davidson got a leg up on the defender for a nice finish. The Cal Stars took turns scoring as they relied back and forth - but eventually the lead was too much to carve at as they took the victory 72 - 45. Stats: Cal Stars Makena Mastora: 14 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal Jennah Isai: 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals [player_tooltip player_id="163093" first="Talana" last="Lepolo"]: 10 points, 2 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals [player_tooltip player_id="158475" first="Audrey" last="Roden"]: 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 2 steals [player_tooltip player_id="171249" first="Amanda" last="Muse"]: 12 points, 5 rebounds Nya Epps: 4 points, 2 rebounds NW Stars [player_tooltip player_id="204586" first="Kasidy" last="Javernik"]: 3 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist [player_tooltip player_id="158551" first="Annie" last="Koenig"]: 6 points [player_tooltip player_id="158545" first="Rhyan" last="Mogel"]: 8 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal [player_tooltip player_id="158489" first="Truitt" last="Reilly"]: 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block [player_tooltip player_id="204583" first="Carly" last="Robb"]: 3 points, 1 rebound [player_tooltip player_id="158542" first="Kennedie" last="Shuler"]: 10 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists [player_tooltip player_id="207820" first="Mia" last="Skoro"]: 1 rebound [player_tooltip player_id="207819" first="Carly" last="Stone"]: 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist Jazzy Davidson: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 2 steals Breakdown: Cal Stars Shine Bright The Cal Stars had five players with seven points or more - fueled by [player_tooltip player_id="163093" first="Talana" last="Lepolo"]’s 11 assists. This group has formidable talent in the likes of Jennah Isai five-star prospect from Arizona along with up and coming talents like [player_tooltip player_id="171249" first="Amanda" last="Muse"] and Nya Epps. They were able to share the ball and play some unselfish basketball - at a blistering pace with their high octane offense. This is a difficult group to stop because they attack you at all angles with a lot of individual talent that ultimately plays for one another - on one accord. [player_tooltip player_id="171249" first="Amanda" last="Muse"] Perhaps the biggest surprise for the Cal Stars was Muse - a 6’4” center who has been playing with their 16U program. She caught the eye of former ESPNw talent evaluator Dan Olson at the Nike TOC Iowa and it’s easy to see why. She has a tremendous wingspan and covers a lot of floor when she is running and has a majestic touch around the rim. Silky smooth forward that rebounds at an excellent rate that combines size with shooting touch and skill. Muse was a constant cog in their success with her 12 point, 5 rebound performance showing off her versatile skill set. Jazzy Davidson “Agent 60” has been one of NW Stars’ most highly coveted players - but the secret it out regarding the precocious talent from Clackamas She runs like a gazelle in the open court with the ball, and is incredibly fluid in her merits to the basket - all packaged in a 6’1” frame with immense wingspan. She gave the Stars trouble all over the court, particularly as a slasher who can also space the floor. Davidson is also a sensational rim protector based on physical attributes alone. Her 10 point, 4 rebound, 1 assist, 1 block, 2 steal performance against a great Cal Stars team was certainly an eye-opener. Mogel and Shuler: Yin and Yang [player_tooltip player_id="158545" first="Rhyan" last="Mogel"] and [player_tooltip player_id="158542" first="Kennedie" last="Shuler"] are the opposite sides of the same coin. [player_tooltip player_id="158545" first="Rhyan" last="Mogel"] is the illustrious do-it-all wing who flourishes in the half-court trap defensive as well as within the transition break. Kennedie is the quick on-ball defender who makes quick moves in the half-court setting and takes you by surprise with her innovative finishes and footing towards the basket. Together, they are a formidable tandem who bring a lot of excitement and flashes in this young nucleus that is the NW Stars. They provided for some huge moments throughout the course of the game as they showcased their respective talents against a formidable foe.