Sophie Mahar Sophie Mahar 5'6" Rocky Hill Country Day | 2025 State New E (2025) | 5’6 SG | Newman School

The transfer senior is fluent shooter that has phenomenal habits even before she lets the ball fly. Mahar is one of the best relocators and she has the conditioning to run around all game long, tiring out defenders tasked with covering her. On the next level many tactics like shading, shadow coverage and players more adroit at jumping the passing lanes will be used to counteract her skillset, but Sophie is adept enough to have her ability translate. She doesn’t just wait for the ball to come to her either; she’s locked in, prepared with active hands, ready to quickly guide the ball from the pass to her shooting pocket. Mahar then casts into her shot, the time it takes for her to get the ball off is minimal. Sophie is accurate and has a quick release, giving defenders minimal time to effectively guard the shot. Defenders must be aware of the potential from this type of shooter; she can get going very quickly. Players guarding her won’t want to be on the other end of a hot-handed Mahar.

Sophie Mahar Sophie Mahar 5'6" Rocky Hill Country Day | 2025 State New E (2025) | 5’6 SG | Newman School

Mahar is in a distinctive position coming into a new year on freshly new squad after transferring from Rocky Hill to Newman for her senior season. She comes in a champion from last year, but is hungry for more success. The 5’6 shooting guard has an optimal shot that allows her to rise her level of play to match the play of even the highest ranked players in the region. Sophie brings a premier skillset that can lead Newman forward this year. Mahar is unquestionably a player to watch out for this year.

Sophie Mahar Sophie Mahar 5'6" Rocky Hill Country Day | 2025 State New E (2025) | 5’6 SG | Bay State Jags

Sophie is a canny shooter offering great intangibles from the guard position. Sophie has a great motor that helps aid her natural skilled ability. She is a dead-eyed shooter that gets great lift on her shot and she does an excellent job relocating within the offense. She isn’t afraid to let the ball fly when it’s swung to her, but at the same time, does a considerable job of not forcing shots when hot. Mahar hits the wings wide in transition as well as filling in the lane swiftly in other scenarios which makes her a wonderful option in transition. Her passing is an overlooked attribute that allows her to be better. Sophie gets off the ball quickly and frequently makes the right play. Mahar plays with an upbeat pace that can help aid her ability to be a microwave scorer when she gets going. Sophie’s sharpshooting ability along with her ability to contribute to other roles further legitimize her as a serious talent to check out.