MICHELLE SIDOR

 

Michelle Sidor (Class 2019) Gym Ratz

 

This girl loves the game of basketball, and it really shows on the court by the way she plays on the court. Michelle can shoot especially the three ball, she has good range no matter were she's at on the floor. Sidor is a good passer who can dribble very well even in crucial situations, a quick guard who can also penatrate in look for a open teammate.



 

JULIA WILSON

 

Julia Wilson (Class 2018) Freedom

 

Julia is a all around good player, she can score, rebound, and dribble. Wilson plays well on the block and on the wing, she is very aggressive on the offensive side and on the defensive side of the ball. Julia loves to run the floor, and with her size an strength, Wilson usually over powers her defender to get inside to drop buckets.      

 

 

NISIANI SANTIAGO

 

NISIANI SANTIAGO (CLASS 2019) CJ HAWKS

 

Small but can play with the best of them, Nisiani plays well in the open court or when she is in transition, she loves to push the ball up court in look for a open teammate. Santiago plays for the Central Jersey Hawks and Team Miller, and while playing for both of them she seems to excel very well. Nisiani is very knowledge of the game, she has a nice mid-range jump shot, but her best is when she is attacking the basket. 

SAJADA BONNER
 

SAJADA BONNER (CLASS 2019) CJ HAWKS

Sajada is a natural born athlete, at Hoop Group she showed why she was the big girl on campus. When I first had a chance to see Bonner play she didn't because she had gotten hurt in a previous game, so now that I got to see her play I see what all the hype was about. SaJada has good foot work at 5'9, she is very athletic and can move well without the ball. Believe or not this young lady has unbelievable hop's, she loves to sky over her defender's when grabbing rebounds or when going to the hoop for a bucket which comes sometimes easy for her because of her size and strength.

IMAGE PROFILE: DAYNA TIRADO ( GYM RATZ )

Name: Dayna Tirado

Team: Gym Ratz

Position: Forward / Center

State: NY

Class: 2019

Event: NJ Shore Shots Spring Showdown

Profile: Dayna has all of the attributes of being a good player, she has great foot work for her age and size. Tirado plays in the post most of the time, Dayna is fundamentally sound and well coached, she's a good rebouder and can score down low, at times she makes it look easy since Dayna stands 5''10 inches tall.

LAUREN FIELDS HIGHLIGHT TAPE

NJ SHORE SHOTS SPRING SHOWDOWN

JACKIE WOLAK, CLASS 2019 (GYM RATZ)

The Gym Ratz are always putting out good Point Guards, and J-WOW is one of the good ones they have put out in the most recent years. Wolak has been consistent while playing for the Ratz, on the AAU circuit. She is a fast Point Guard who can distribute the ball very well, she looks to pass first at times, but put don't let that fool you, because the knowledgable Guard also can shoot to.



NJ SHORE SHOTS SPRING SHOWDOWN

 

ALEXA AVALLONE, CLASS 2018 (FREEDOM)

 

This weekend Alexa showed why she is one of the top Point Guards in the class of 2018, the young Guard knows how to play the position very well, she is a floor general when on the court. Alexa is quick especially when in the open court, she can get to the basket with easy, because of her speed which allows her to blow right by her defender, Avallone can also shoot the rock.

 



 



IMAGE PROFILE: SAMANTHA MIKOS ( HAWKS )

Name: Samantha Mikos

Team: Central Jersey Hawks

Class: 2019

Position: Forward / Center

State: NJ

Event: NJ Shore Shots Spring Showdown


Profile: The 5'9 6th grader is going to be very good we she is able to put all of her skills together, she already has the right skill set, and can play with some of the top 6th grader around. Samantha runs the floor well, and can play defense.

IMAGE PROFILE: LAUREN LITHGOW ( WILDCATS )

Name: Lauren Lithgow

Team: Jersey Shore Wildcats

Class: 2019

Position: Combo Guard

State: NJ

Event: NJ Shore Shots Spring Showdown

Profile: Lauren has a very good knowledge of the game, she has a very high motor on offense and defense. She has a nice stroke on her jump shot, Lithgow can hit a 10 to 12 footer with ease. Lauren dropped 15 PT'S of her teams 30 this weekend at the ShoreShots Spring Showdown at Hoop Group in Neptune, NJ.

 

 

TOP POINT GUARDS MARINA MABREY AND KATELYNN FLAHERTY OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH HS, NJ.

 

MARINA MABREY MAKES FIRST TEAM ALL STATE.
 

Marina Mabrey (Point Pleasant Beach HS, NJ)



Marina along with her counter partner KateLynn Flaherty, lead her team to it's first Group I state tile last month. Marina who was averaging 25 and 10 in almost every game, played like that up until her very last game. She is one of the most versatile players in the State of New, Jersey, the 5'11 Point Guard can play all five positions, she is very athletic and can get to the basket with ease. Mabrey is a tough defender on defense, plus she is very aggressive on both sides of the ball, Marina is ranked by ESPN as the top Guard in the the Class of 2015 in the state of NJ.

 

   KATELYNN FLAHERTY MAKES FIRST TEAM ALL STATE.

 

Katie Flaherty (Point Pleasant Beach HS, NJ)

 

Katelynn was awesome this year, she average 30 PTS a game and 4 assists, plus Flaherty avg 4 steals a game. This girl can shoot the lights out from anywere on the court, with her quick step backs and her great ball handling skill's is why Katelynn is one of the top Guards in the state of  NJ.





 

 

 SADIE EDWARDS MAKES PREP'S FIRST TEAM ALL STATE.

 

Sadie Edwards (Blair Academy HS, NJ)

 

Sadie had good number's this season, she averaged 17 Pt's a game along with a few assist and rebounds. Edwards has already verbally committed to the University of Connecticut, Sadie is no stranger to the state because that is were she is originally from.



 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO LAUREN McBRIDE FOR MAKING FIRST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE.

 

Lauren McBride (South Hunderton HS, NJ)

Lauren had a good season as a freshman, her averagae was 15 Pt's and 11 boards in the Skyland Conference, which is in the Valley Division in New,Jersey.

 

 

 

MALCOLM X SHABAZZ BRINGS HOME TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS TROPHY IN TRENTON,NJ.

 

De Aisha Jones shoots over two defenders

 



Shabazz displayed why they are rank # 10 in the country, they put on a show and there two big's played great basketball. Going into the game everyone was wondering who big's would prevail, Shabazz came out fast with Jones hitting a three to begin the game. Malcolm X came out with there smothering defense that they play,but Rancocas Valley recover fast, the Devils had good moments from there star player Lauren Moses who finish with 22 Pt's. But the Bulldogs where to much for the Devils down the sterch of the game. De'Aisha Jones 20-7, Zaire O'Neil's 16-10, and Naqaiyyah Teague 19-3 made this one of Shabazz's best seasons ever.  

 

 



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.