EIE Spring Invitational: NW Select Black/AZ Magic
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NW Select Black matched up with AZ Magic at the EIE Spring Invitational in Arizona where Select was running on all cylinders while accumulating a huge lead in the process. Seven players from NW Select ended up with five points…
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Continue ReadingNW Select Black matched up with AZ Magic at the EIE Spring Invitational in Arizona where Select was running on all cylinders while accumulating a huge lead in the process. Seven players from NW Select ended up with five points or more – showing of their ability to spread the wealth across the board. By halftime, Select smothered the opposition 49-14, highlighted by Halle Hageman Halle Hageman 5'6" | SG Mountainside | 2022 State OR ’s passing abilities as she handed out a game high six assists. Rhyan Mogel Rhyan Mogel 5'10" | SF Clackamas | 2023 State OR had a game high 11 rebounds and Mia Skoro Mia Skoro 5'9" | SG La Salle Prep | 2022 State OR had a game high 14 points as NW Select handled their opposition in an easy manner as they cruised to a 71-18 victory as all their pieces were connecting on all cylinders.
Lizzy Bennett Lizzy Bennett 6'0" | SF West Salem | 2023 State OR 2023 5’11″ SF NW Select Black – Lizzy is a newcomer to NW Select Black and has instantly fit in as a versatile wing with a high aptitude as a glue type player as she truly does it all. She has a good mid-range game and can score within the paint or dish it off to a teammate within the key. Bennett finished with 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.
Ava Heiden Ava Heiden 6'4" | C Sherwood | 2024 State OR 2024 6’2″ C NW Select Black – the Sherwood big showed high capability as a centerpiece in the post as she changed the direction on many shots and provided as a rebounder. She also showed the ability to stretch the floor and finish at the rim. Finished with 7 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal.
Carly Stone Carly Stone 5'9" | SG Mountainside | 2022 State OR 2022 5’6″ SG NW Select Black – the sharpshooter got it going as she hit several from deep and played aggressive defense, coming up with some loose balls and showing hustle. She is a playmaker with or without the ball who is incredibly scrappy, as she dove and helped Select obtain some extra possessions. Finished with 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals.
Halle Hageman Halle Hageman 5'6" | SG Mountainside | 2022 State OR 2022 5’6″ PG NW Select Black – Hageman dazzled with her innate passing abilities as she can hit the full court touchdown as well as run as a speed, elusive point guard in the transition. Although this wasn’t one of her high scoring games, she provided as a steadfast floor general, finishing with 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals.
Rhyan Mogel Rhyan Mogel 5'10" | SF Clackamas | 2023 State OR 2023 5’11″ SG NW Select Black – Mogel is the engine of this team as she showed her rugged rebounding skills as well as chipped in as a scorer and facilitator. She is a locomotive who plays incredibly tough on each possession, never taking a break. She finished with 9 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.
Jazzy Davidson 2025 6’1″ PF NW Select Black – Davidson continued to show off her ability to score in a myriad of ways as the eclectic talent has a lot in her arsenal. She finished with 9 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal as she can finish from the perimeter and knows how to use her length to her advantage in the paint.
Mia Skoro Mia Skoro 5'9" | SG La Salle Prep | 2022 State OR 2022 5’9″ SG NW Select Black – Skoro perhaps had the best individual game out of the group as she had a significant showing as an all-around guard who is incredibly intuitive. She rebounds well for her position, as finishes well with her signature floater in the lane. Finished with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal.
Annie Koenig Annie Koenig 5'11" | SG Barlow | 2023 State OR 2023 5’11″ SG NW Select Black – Annie is a tall guard with capabilities as a defender and rebounder due to her size alone. She is a natural shooter with her length and knocks it down with good consistency. She finished with 10 points and 5 rebounds as a consistent offensive cog for Select.
Olivia Poulvaati Olivia Poulvaati 6'0" | PF Tualatin | 2023 State OR 2023 5’11″ PF NW Select Black – Has gained recognition as a high aptitude forward who plays beyond her position. Has slick hands that are good for rebounding and passing – perhaps from her skill as a goalie in soccer. Poulvaati finished with 4 points for Select.