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Matthew Martinez | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Ruiz is one of the premier facilitators in the class of 2026 thanks to her ability to get off the ball early. For the second consecutive season, Ruiz has dished out a minimum of 89 assists for St. Michael’s and has averaged at least 3.7 assists per game. What’s more, she has recorded 20 games with 5 or more dimes!
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Thus far, Ruiz, a two-way play-making shot creator, is the only Combo-Guard to have 200+ assists and 200+ steals.
For her career, the One-Time All-State Selection has yielded 452 points, 343 rebounds, 212 assists and 212 steals in 77 games played for the Horsemen.
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This past season, Mariella averaged a stellar 3.4 steals per game, recoding 91 total steals in 27 games played.
The 2026 CG has great instincts, active hands and is a fierce competitor. Ruiz has appeared in 53 games and has 155 career steals, resulting in a 2.9 SPG average while playing at St. Mike’s.
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Read EvaluationMatthew Martinez | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
Ruiz is a terrific floor-general and nimble perimeter defender who emerged as a reliable two-way option for the Horsemen.
Mariella was an All-State Selection (Second Team) this past season after averaging 8.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.4 steals per game for St. Michael’s. The 5’3 CG registered an impressive 108 assists — the only player from the class of 2026 to hit triple digit assists — and 91 steals in 27 games played as a Sophomore.
In 53 games played, Ruiz has career averages of 5.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.9 steals per game.
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