ALEXIS SEARS
 

Alexis Sears (Lenape HS, NJ)

It was a job well done by the 6'2 JR forward this year, Sears averaged 13 Pt's per game this season upping her average by 6 for 2013. Alexis scored in double figures 21 out of 27 games, she has very good foot work and can move very well with or without the ball. Sears plays for Ring City which is her AAU team during the off season.

LAUREN McBRIDE

Lauren Mcbride ( South Hunterdon Regional HS, NJ )

This 5'10 diamond in the ruff was spotted when her team was playing against Point Pleasant Beach of New Jersey, in a Quarterfinal game. She was very impressive, in that game McBride had 22 Pt's in a few rebounds, the Freshman has a lot of upside with her. Lauren is a good low post player, using her body very well and blocking out her defender's on offense and on defense. The youngster also has a ton of low post moves and is a excellent rebounder, look for her this summer on the AAU circuit.

 

MADDIE SIMS 

 

Maddie Sims ( Lenape HS, NJ )

 

The 6'4 Super Freshman show out this season, she average 10 Pt's a game and scored in double figures twelve times. Sims in the Indians had a good year only losing three games, they came close to beating Williamstown in the Group IV Semi-Finals. This summer Maddie will be playing with the Comets out of  Philly.



 

 

POINT PLEASANT BEACH WINS THE GROUP I STATE'S

 

Marina Mabrey, Katelynn Flaherty, Coach (Mike Feerst)

 

This game started fast with two of  KateLynn Flaherty quick step back jump shots,but Bloomfield Tech got back in it by going inside to Javee Artis and a couple of key baskets by Ashunae Durant and Kyla Ramseur. Mabrey control the game with her patients, trying to set up other players, let alone rebounding and scoring 8 PT'S by the half. At the beginning of the 3rd, Tech came out and pressure the ball scoring 17 PT'S  in the that quarter mostly off of turnovers, Tech limited Flaherty to only 4 PT'S making it 34-32 Beach at the end of the 3rd. When the 4th quarter open KateLynn came out with four quick point's, and Mabrey's six put Beach ahead for good and they never looked back. K.Flaherty finished with 32, and M.Mabrey added 25.

 

 

KATELYNN FLAHERTY

 

Katelynn Flaherty (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ)

 

ONE on ONE: With one of the top Point Guards in NJ.

What do you think about being rank the #14 Guard Point in NJ?

It's good, It just shows that your hard work pays off, put absolutely I want to be #1 but if not that's good.

ESPN has you in the top 100 girl's in the country is that a good feeling?

Yes it definitely is, being in the top 100 shows you that if you work hard, you will be there, and I think I can compete with anyone in the 100 girl's.

How hard was the transition from Manasquan to Point Pleasant Beach?

It was hard because you went from a team with Michaela Mabrey who's at Notre Dame now and two other girl's who are going to be D1, to a team that was 4-14 the year before that we came in so we have to teach the girls how to turn the whole thing around,so It's been difficult.

Do you think you and your teammates can capture a title this year?

I think we can capture a Central Jersey Title this year and go onto possibly win Group 1, which would be a big deal. All because we already won the Group 1 States.

What are the goals for Point Pleasant Beach this year?

Well we are 24-1 right now so we are trying keep are loses very low, and than we want to win Central Jersey, and hopefully go on to win 2 more games and get the Group 1 States, and make it to the TOC.

What part of your game do you think you need to work on for 2014?

Being more of a leader,direct my team more, and being more patient offensively.



 

 

 



 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO LAURYN FIELDS WHO SCORED HER 1,OOO PT.

 

Lauryn Fields (Middle Township, NJ)

 

 



 

 

 

 KATHLEEN ANDERSON





 

After driving 1 hour 20 minutes to Ambler Pa, in seeing this young 5th grader play I was very impressed with her basketball IQ, but what really got me was the way she listens to instruction about the game. 

 

     What is the difference between last year's Comets team and this year's team?
 

The 5th grade Comets team will be very different from last year's team 4th grade team. I met Coach Fran Burbidge Jr. at a clinic at Villanova this fall and when I heard he was going to be our Comets head Coach I was excited because he really helped me to prepare for this year's school season, Also we lost about half of last year's team, but we will be better because two girls I played against in AAU and my school team will be on this year's Comets team, and I love going against them in Comets practice because they are very competitive. And we got a couple new big girls. We will all make each other better this year.

What do you think your feeling will be this year when you go to the Nationals with your Comets team?

We have to get there first! There are some good teams out there, so we have to earn it. But winning the Regionals and going to nationals will be awesome because it will be my first time. Also, I will feel like all the hard work we did was worth it.

How did you develop a handle like that?

It all started in 2nd grade with chairs, trash cans and orange cones in my driveway. I dribble around them over and over again. Also, I was able to go to some really good camps like Philly Point Guard Camp and St.Joe's Hawks Camp. At Hawks Camp, Coach Katie Gardler really stresses ball handling. And I like to pick up a ball and just dribble, no matter where I am at.

Do you always use your left hand being as though you are truly right handed?

A lot of people ask me that. They ask if I am left handed or right handed. The summer after 3rd grade my dad made me dribble and go left almost the whole summer because he didn't want me to only be able to go to the right side. Now it is natural for me to go in either direction.

Tell GTHING your goals for this summer.

Attend some good camps, play summer rec, work on being more aggressive and learn to get open and move better without the ball.

IMAGE PROFILE: ANNA SPASCHAK (STAFFORD)

 

Name: Anna Spaschak

 

Team: Stafford

 

Position: Combo Guard

 

Class: 2017

 

State: NJ

 

Profile: Anna is a Combo Guard who has some size to her, she is a pure shooter, who likes to spot up anywhere on the floor. She can also play the point when she has to, Anna can handle the rock well enough to get by her defender in take it to the basket, her game should improve when she plays on the next level in 2014.

NICHEL TAMPA # 2 PG IN THE CLASS OF 2017

                                           Nichel Tampa ( Atlanta,Ga ) 

Why do you think your the #2 point guard in the country ?

Not having seen who the number one is, I have heard that she's a big guard.With me being 5'4 and slim, i feel that my size will be a factor in people's opinions, no matter how well I play.

What do you thing you have to do to be #1 point guard in the country ?

Continue developing into an all-round PG, who can handle the ball, make great passes,  and score from anywhere, and make an impact on defense.

How does it feel playing up vs playing at your level ?

Playing up is more competitive and fun because girls are bigger, stronger, and have more experience.

How did it feel placing 4th in the Super Showcase in Orlando ?

I didnt like placing 4th because I dont like losing, but it was a great experience playing up a year against some of the top 2016 girl's. I also sprained my ankle in the 4th Quarter of the semi-final, so that wasnt fun either.

Is there a lot of pressure on you when your being coached by your dad ?

Not really, but sometimes I dont like him getting on me when I mess up. he's knows this, so he coaches another team now and mostly trains me.

What are the goals for 2013 ?

Staying healthy through the spring and summer, become mentally tougher while working on my skills, and collect more college offers. Also, I want my club team ( FBC Southeast Elite ) to complete this season being considered the top 2017 team in the country.

What part of your game do you need to work on most ?

Improving on my defensive IQ, and on offense moving without the ball.

KRISTINE MILLER

KRISTINE MILLER ( Cedar Creek High School  NJ )

All season long Kristine has been putting up numbers on the hardwood, the 6'1 senior forward who has committed to Fairfield University is averaging almost a double double in every game. Miller has been consistent all year, 13 out of 15 games she has a double double. Kristine is getting ready for the states, in which her and her Cedar Creek teammates won the South Jersey Group II State Championships last year.

IMAGE PROFILE: JANEAN CUFFEE ( RIVERSIDE HAWKS )

Name: Janean Cuffee

Team: Riverside Hawks

Class: 2017

Position: Point Guard

State: NY

Event: Shoreshots Holiday Extravaganza

Profile: Quick point guard who loves to attack the rim,  Janean is small put can get to the basket with her speed. She has a very fast first step which allows her to get to the basket with ease, also Cuffee his very crafty when handling the basketball and knows how to break a press.

 

 

YASMEEN NELSON

 

                                   YASMEEN NELSON ( ACIT, NJ )

 

After scoring 23 Pt's in her school's first victory of the season and in school history,Gthing Basketball finally caught up with her in ask her a few question about this season, Yasmeen is averaging 15 Pt's a game thus far, and is looking to put ACIT on the map.

 

 

How does it feel to play as a freshman on varsity.

 

It has been a great experience going against older girls who are not my age. It is worth it, because it is making me a better player everyday.

 

Do you think playing AAU has prepared you for the next level.

 

Yes it has, playing AAU has taught me a lot of things about playing basketball. Especially from watching other girls play.

 

What is your goal for this year.

 

My goal for this year is to make this program better, and to make history.

 

As a player what can you do to help your team get better.

 

As a player i can help my team play better by helping each and every player and showing them the right things to do. Were a team of mostly freshman and a couple of sophomores so it is very hard. we have to work together as a team and just try our best.

 

                             



IMAGE PROFILE: SAMANTHA PACHECO ( OLD BRIDGE )

Name: Samantha Pacheco

Team: Old bridge

Class: 2019

Position: Guard

State: NJ

Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational

Profile: Small but good enough to play with some of the big names, Samantha has a good handle and can dribble with both hands. Pacheco has a great knowledge of the game and can be a great AAU player in years to come.

ALEXIS HARRIS

                                   Alexis Harris ( Atlantic City Vikings )                                      

                                        

  

Alexis was name Co-MVP of the Lady's Viking Classic, She scored 14 points vs Pleasantville Greyhounds and had 17 points against Perth Amboy. Alexis has been dropping buckets this season but it's still early lets see what the sophomore does over the next twenty games.

IMAGE PROFILE: MACKENZIE PRESS ( GYM RATZ )

Name: Mackenzie Press

Team: GYM RATZ

Class: 2017

State: NJ

Position: Guard

Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational

Profile: A very strong point guard, Mackenzie has the ability and strength to create her own shot. K-Mac as she is known on the court also has a high motor and loves to attack the rim, Press is a good shooter and can knock down the three at times.

IMAGE PROFILE: ALEEYAH GOODE ( OLD BRIDGE )

Name: Aleeyah Goode

Team: Old Bridge

Position: Forward / Center

Class: 2019

State: NJ

Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational

Profile: The 5'9 6th grader is going to be a good player in years to come, when she is able to put all of her eggs in one basket watch out. She could possibly grew to be over 6'5, Aleeyah is a good defender and can score if need to.

IMAGE PROFILE: KAYLA SCHMITTER ( FREEDOM )

Name: Kayla Schmitter

Team: Staten Island Freedom

Position: Forward / Center

Class: 2018

State: NY

Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational

Profile: At 5'10 Kayla is a force to reckon with at this age level. For somebody this size she can do a lot of good things, she runs the floor well on offense and defense and in transition. Schmitter is a good rebounder who can also block shots, she also can drop buckets to.

IMAGE PROFILE: TAYLOR RODRIGUEZ (GYM RATZ )

Name: Taylor Rodriguez

Team: Gym Ratz

Position: Combo Guard

Class: 2017

State: NJ

Event: ShoreShot Holiday Invitational

Profile: Taylor is a good Combo Guard with a nice skill set, she has a very high motor when going up in down the court. Rodriguez can handle the ball very well, she also has a mid-range game that she showed while at the tourament.

IMAGE PROFILE: ALEXA AVALLONE ( FREEDOM )

Name: Alexa Avallone

Team: Staten Island Freedom

Class: 2018

State: NY

Position: Combo Guard

Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational

Profile: Alexa plays the one & two spot, and while doing so she plays both of them real well. When at the one Alexa knows how to control the offense by setting up her teammates in putting them in the right position, and when at the two Avallone is good enough to create her own shot by either driving to the basket or knocking down a couple of mid-range jump shots.

IMAGE PROFILE: JULIA WILSON ( FREEDOM )

Name: Julia Wilson

Team: Staten Island Freedom

Class: 2018

Position: Forward

State: NY

Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational

Profile: A good fundamental player this girl is, she has all of the tool's to be a good player. Julia has nice low post moves and very quick feet, also Wilson has a good set of hands. Julia is a good rebounder and defender which should really help her future.

IMAGE PROFILE: JACQUELYN WOLAK ( GYM RATZ )

Name: Jacquelyn Wolak

Team: Gym Ratz

Class: 2019

Position: Point Guard

State: NJ

Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational

Profile: Jacquelyn is a very fast point guard who can make a lot of things happen, she has a good handle along with some other great attributes. Wolak plays the position well and knows were to put the ball at while on the court with her teammates.

IMAGE PROFILE: KYLEE WATSON ( SHORESHOTS )

Name: Kylee Watson

Team: ShoreShots

Class: 2020

Position: Forward

State: NJ

Event: ShoreShots Holiday Invitational

Profile: Kylee showed out at this weeks tournament at Hoop Group, she is very athletic and could possibly play three position if allow. Watson is a very good shot blocker who loves to play a very aggressive style of defense, already at 5'7 Kylee knows how to uses her long frame.

IMAGE PROFILE: JAMIE PRESTIGIACOMO ( NJ FUSION )

Name: Jamie Prestigiacomo

Team: NJ Fusion

Class: 2017

Position: Guard

State: NJ

Event: Team Miller Extravaganza

Profile: She has good ball handling skills, and great court vision. Jamie has a smoove game with her, she is very quick and has great court vision. Prestigiacomo can score when her team needs her to, but most of the time she is dishing of the rock to one of them.

IMAGE PROFILE: JANEE'A SUMMERS ( PURE )

Name: Janee'a Summers

Team: Pure

Class: 2017

Position: Forward

State: NJ

Event: Team Miller Extravaganza

Profile: Janee'a is a very good athlete who has a hole lot of potential, she can just about do anything she is ask. Summers who can score quick in easy while out on the break, is also a great rebounder. Janee'a run's the floor very well if it's on the offensive side or the defensive side.

IMAGE PROFILE: KAMANI WILLIAMS ( FUSION )

Name: Kamani Williams

Team: Fusion

Position: Forward

Class: 2017

State: N.J.

Event: Team Miller's Fall Extravaganza

Profile: Raw talent is what this girl has. She showed that at the Miller Extravaganza. Kamani is very strong while playing down in the post, Williams also knows how to use her frame to be so young. She has a little handle which makes things a lot easier when going to the rack.