The Open Division Sectional Champions were the favorites no doubt. Kinidi had 3 games of perfection in their 3 sectional wins. 30, 23, and 17 point performances, shooting over 60% in all three. Very few weaknesses in her game with the ability to play multiple roles. Kinidi’s size, skill, and IQ translate to the next level. Special year and career for a special competitor.

Kinidi’s versatility is hard to gameplan against. Her impact on the game is expected, yet unpredictable. 9 games of five or more assists so far this year. Five steals in 2 of her last 3 games. 30 points against Venice last night (18ppg). As a scorer and playmaker, Kinidi is almost impossible to contain. She may drive and dish, kick it out, or score at the rim. When the defense lays off, she has a nice mid-range touch. Kinidi limits her 3-pt attempts, but is capable from beyond the arc. Opposing teams know fellow backcourt mate, Jade Fort Jade Fort 5'9" | CG Hamilton-Hamilton City | 2025 State CA , is a bonafide scorer. Kinidi is the X-factor for this 12-2 Hamilton squad.

Kinidi has loads of potential and can do-it-all on the court. She has next-level size and athleticism, combined with natural guard skills. Kinidi competes on both ends til the end. Defensively, she’s shown the explosiveness and instincts to lead a press or guard the paint. Offensively, she can score off the dribble and facilitate. She utilizes spin moves, jab steps, etc. to create separation. Kinidi scores at all three levels and finished second in scoring for a deep Hamilton squad.

Curl is the second Hamilton player to find her way on this list. The 5’10 point guard had an impressive junior year, averaging 14.6 points, 2.7 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game. At 5’10 with great hands and quickness, Curl was a defensive nightmare for opposing guards. Curl does a great job of anticipating passes and uses her length to get out in passing lanes to make steals and disrupt passes. The guard does a great job of generating defense into offense and is always looking to push the ball up the floor to get easy buckets off a turnover. When in transition, Curl does a great job of attacking the rim and getting easy layups or drawing the foul. Curl got to the line an impressive 104 times last season and shot a solid 71%.

Curl finished with an average of 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game for Hamilton last season. The 5’4 PG is nearing the top 100 in the country. Hamilton finished 11-1 in the Western league behind Westchester. Both teams split the year, each taking a victory against each other. With 5 graduating seniors gone, Curl will look to step into a leadership role.