-Intense

-Made life miserable for the girls she guarded at the Expo

-Perfect example of a player you love to have on your team but hate to have to go up against

-Moved feet defensively very well

-Didn’t reach on defense, used body extremely well without fouling

-On floor for loose balls

-Picked up full court

-Good athleticism and strength

-Very gritty player

-Energizer bunny/seemed to have as much in the tank at the end of the Expo as the start

-Got wide on outlet passes/looked to push the ball and put pressure on the defense

-Was hyper aggressive in getting teammates involved first then herself

-Liked her sneaky ball handling skills and change of pace

-Saw the floor well and made quality passes to the right teammates

-Showed the ability to score inside with nice touch but also with a nice stroke from the perimeter

-Made the most of her opportunities on the offensive end

Stemwedel approaches defense with a level of urgency that immediately catches your attention. The Watertown guard plays every possession as though the outcome depends on getting one more stop. She moves exceptionally well laterally, stays low in her stance, and works tirelessly to keep opponents from gaining an advantage. Lydia’s combination of athleticism, strength, and determination makes her a difficult matchup on the perimeter. This was the first time we’ve scouted Lydia, but even with a limited sample size it’s obvious that her defensive intensity and willingness to compete leaves a strong initial impression.