It feels like high school basketball season just ended - because it did. It's still chilly enough outside for me to not consider it spring, and in the end of March, it's projected that our entire region will get hit with even more snow. With that being said, it doesn't feel like summer is approaching.
But it is. It's officially less than three months from the scheduled start date of the 3rd Annual Empire State Takeover summer league, which means it's go time! After much thought & work, figuring out summer AAU schedules and how to make things work as well as possible for as many players of interest as possible, the dates are set.
For a 3rd straight year, the 518-based summer league will be taking place at Union College in Schenectady. The league, like last summer, will primarily be held on Wednesday nights, with opening night slated for June 28. However, the schedule will differ from last year from the standpoint that a pair of weeks will be skipped over, and two other weeks will have two league nights. Still, seven nights over seven weeks. The dates:
June 28
July 12
July 17
July 19
July 31
August 2
August 9
The outliers, July 17 and 31, are Mondays. The others are Wednesdays. This will be done due to anticipated low numbers over the two Division I live periods in July, where many girls are all over the country in AAU tournaments. July 12 will still pose a problem for some of those, but it's certainly better than the alternative.
As usual, every team plays in two games per night. If there are eight teams like last year, game times will again be 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30. No team will ever play 5:30/8:30, and I'm going to make a more concerted effort this summer to try & keep everyone at a 5:30/7:30 or 6:30/8:30 slot week by week. The only difference in schedule format from the previous two years lies on August 9 (playoff night), where every team will get a guaranteed two games instead of single-elimination. More details on that when the schedule is released in early June.
As far as game play goes, there will be one main difference. One of the major points of the league is college exposure, and the vast majority of players in the league will eventually move on & play college ball. In an effort to mirror the college game as much as possible, the time format will change from two 20-minute halves to four 10-minute quarters. Team foul rules will also change, like the college game did before last year, to per-quarter into the double bonus. Timeout rules will change accordingly, so as not to extend the games beyond their allotted time on a consistent basis.
So, there it is. Union College again, mainly Wednesdays with a couple Mondays this summer. No one can say I don't get my information out EARLY!! Well before AAU programs have practices scheduled and other high school summer leagues have the details in order, the dates and times are out in the open. If anyone schedules their things on the same time as EST... they cannot say it's because I didn't inform everyone!
Last year's league featured 27 girls in the Class of 2017. To date, 22 of them have committed to schools to continue their academic & athletic careers, with 10 of them doing so on scholarship. It also featured many of the region's finest basketball players in the Classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020, with one already committing to a Division I program and six others already having scholarship offers. What will 2017 EST bring? One thing I do know; it's only going forward!
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
The All-Media Lists: 2016 ESTers Saturate Sportswriters' Selections
With the high school basketball season officially a memory and AAU
just about in full swing, local newspapers have started to release their
selected all-area teams. No matter where you go, it seems that participants of the 2016 EST invitational summer league and/or the fall Upstate Elite Showcase are dominating the lists. I think it's time for a master
list!
* This list will continue to be updated to reflect new selections, as numerous newspapers and media outlets that usually do all-area teams have yet to release their picks.
Times Union (Albany, NY) (Picked MVP, 1st-3rd Teams for Large School & Small School)
Large School
Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Mohonasen 2017; Davidson signee) - 1st Team
Dolly Cairns (Saratoga Springs 2020) - 1st Team
CeCe Mayo (Shaker 2017; Army West Point signee) - 1st Team
Cameron Tooley (Shenendehowa 2018) - 1st Team
Nina Fedullo (Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose signee) - 2nd Team
Alexandra Tudor (Shenendehowa 2018) - 2nd Team
Emily Wander (Bethlehem 2017; Middlebury 2021) - 2nd Team
Kerry Flaherty (Saratoga Springs 2019) - 3rd Team
Grace Heeps (Columbia 2019) - 3rd Team
Stephanie Jankovic (Averill Park 2018) - 3rd Team
Harmony Philo (Gloversville 2019) - 3rd Team
Shyla Sanford (Shaker 2018) - 3rd Team
Small School
Sophie Tougas (Glens Falls 2019) - Athlete of the Year
Nerea Brajac (Cohoes 2017; Georgian Court signee) - 1st Team
Kelly Pine (Hoosick Falls 2017) - 1st Team
Lucy Tougas (Glens Falls 2017; Queens commit) - 1st Team
Julianna Taylor (Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport 2021) - 2nd Team
Rebekkah Dean (Mekeel Christian Academy 2018) - 3rd Team
Ava Fitzmaurice (Greenville 2018) - 3rd Team
Large School Link: http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Times-Union-All-Stars-girls-basketball-large-11043846.php
Small School Link: http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Times-Union-All-Stars-girls-basketball-small-11043862.php
Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) (Picked 1st-3rd Teams + Honorable Mention)
Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Mohonasen 2017; Davidson signee) - 1st Team
Nina Fedullo (Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose signee) - 1st Team
Cameron Tooley (Shenendehowa 2018) - 1st Team
Dolly Cairns (Saratoga Springs 2020) - 2nd Team
Rebekkah Dean (Mekeel Christian Academy 2018) - 2nd Team
CeCe Mayo (Shaker 2017; Army West Point signee) - 2nd Team
Sophie Tougas (Glens Falls 2019) - 2nd Team
Alexandra Tudor (Shenendehowa 2018) - 2nd Team
Caitlin Estes (Scotia-Glenville 2017; Adelphi signee) - 3rd Team
Stephanie Jankovic (Averill Park 2018) - 3rd Team
Harmony Philo (Gloversville 2019) - 3rd Team
Julianna Taylor (Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport 2021) - 3rd Team
Emily Frodyma (Catholic Central 2018) - Honorable Mention
Allie Pacatte (Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) - Honorable Mention
Nerea Brajac (Cohoes 2017; Georgian Court signee) - Honorable Mention
Sam Dayter (Cohoes 2018) - Honorable Mention
Madison Graber (Schalmont 2018) - Honorable Mention
Giuliana Pritchard (Amsterdam 2018) - Honorable Mention
Lucy Tougas (Glens Falls 2017; Queens commit) - Honorable Mention
Mikyla Mitchell (Scotia-Glenville 2020) - Honorable Mention
Mary Kate Palleschi (Scotia-Glenville 2018) - Honorable Mention
Claire Guzielek (Johnstown 2017) - Honorable Mention
Bridget Whelan (Albany 2018) - Honorable Mention
Jordan Hipwell (Ballston Spa 2017; Suffolk 2021) - Honorable Mention
Emily Wander (Bethlehem 2017; Middlebury 2021) - Honorable Mention
Grace Heeps (Columbia 2019) - Honorable Mention
Shyla Sanford (Shaker 2018) - Honorable Mention
Kerry Flaherty (Saratoga Springs 2019) - Honorable Mention
Cat Almeida (Shenendehowa 2019) - Honorable Mention
Lyndsey McCoy (Middleburgh 2017; Alfred 2021) - Honorable Mention
Bre Palmatier (Middleburgh 2018) - Honorable Mention
Kelly Pine (Hoosick Falls 2017) - Honorable Mention
Link to full Daily Gazette team: https://dailygazette.com/article/2017/03/28/the-gazette-all-area-girls-basketball-team
The Recorder (Amsterdam, NY) (Picked MVP, 1st Team)
Nina Fedullo (Amsterdam 2017, Saint Rose signee) - MVP
Julianna Taylor (Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport 2021) - 1st Team
Giuliana Pritchard (Amsterdam 2018) - 1st Team
Link to full Recorder team: http://www.recordernews.com/sports/sports-local/81343
The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY) (Picked Co-POYs)
Dolly Cairns (Saratoga Springs 2020) - Co-POY
Cameron Tooley (Shenendehowa 2018) - Co-POY
Link to Saratogian article: http://www.saratogian.com/sports/20170331/girls-basketbal-co-players-of-the-year-saratogas-cairns-shens-tooley
Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, NY) (Picked POY, 1st-2nd Teams, Honorable Mention)
Brianna Rozzi (Highland 2019) - 1st Team
Ashley Starzyk (Pine Plains 2017) - 1st Team
Rebecca Townes (Our Lady of Lourdes 2018) - Honorable Mention
Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY) (Picked POY, 1st-3rd Teams, Honorable Mention)
Brianna Rozzi (Highland 2019) - 1st Team
Chloe Chaffin (Kingston 2018; Fordham commit) - 1st Team
Ashley Starzyk (Pine Plains 2017) - 1st Team
Grace VanRoy (Saugerties 2019) - 3rd Team
Anna VanRoy (Saugerties 2019) - Honorable Mention
Times Herald-Record (Middletown, NY) (Picked 1st-3rd Teams)
Maggie Malone (Cornwall 2019) - 1st Team
Brianna Rozzi (Highland 2019) - 1st Team
Katie Smith (Goshen 2017) - 2nd Team
Chloe Chaffin (Kingston 2018; Fordham commit) - 3rd Team
Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) (Picked All-Mohawk Valley Team)
Danielle Caivana (Frankfort-Schuyler 2017; Cazenovia 2021)
Shiane Irwin (Poland 2017; St. John Fisher 2021)
Olivia Marshall (Stockbridge Valley 2017)
Julie Ford (Cooperstown 2018)
Allison Moreau (Sauquoit Valley 2019)
Kaia Henderson (New Hartford 2022)
Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) (Picked All-CNY Large School & Small School MVP, 1st-2nd Teams)
Julia Kelner (Jamesville-DeWitt 2017; Bryant commit) - Large School 1st Team
Danielle Caivana (Frankfort-Schuyler 2017; Cazenovia 2021) - Small School 1st Team
Julie Ford (Cooperstown 2018) - Small School 1st Team
Allison Moreau (Sauquoit Valley 2019) - Small School 2nd Team
Kylee Rosbrook (General Brown 2018) - Small School 2nd Team
Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, NY) (Picked MVP, 1st-2nd Teams, Honorable Mention for Frontier League & Northern Athletic Conference)
Kylee Rosbrook (General Brown 2018) - FL 1st Team
Jenna Zimmerman (South Jefferson 2018) - FL 2nd Team
Ally Crosby (Hammond 2018) - NAC 1st Team
Katelyn Flanagan (Canton 2018) - NAC Honorable Mention
Press & Sun Bulletin (Binghamton, NY) (Picked Elite 10, Binghamton, Ithaca, & Elmira All-Region)
Hanna Strawn (Seton Catholic 2018, Brown commit) - Elite 10, Binghamton All-Region
The Republican (MassLive) (Springfield, MA) (Picked 1st-2nd Teams, Honorable Mention Divisions I-IV, plus various 'Starting 5' Teams)
Lauraine Joensen (Northampton (MA) 2017; Canisius signee) - Division I 1st Team, All-WMass 2nd Team, All-Division I Starting 5
Gwen Carpenter (Mount Everett (MA) 2019) - Division IV 1st Team, All-Freshman/Sophomore Starting 5
Bennington Banner (Bennington, VT) (Picked Co-POYs)
Madison Little (Mount Anthony Union (VT) 2017) - Co-POY
Kelly Pine (Hoosick Falls 2017) - Co-POY
Addison County Independent (Middlebury, VT) (Picked MVP, 1st-2nd Teams)
Emma Carter (Mount Abraham Union (VT) 2018) - 1st Team
Link to full Addison Independent team: http://www.addisonindependent.com/node/44877#disqus_thread
Burlington Free Press (Burlington, VT) (Picked Miss Basketball, 1st-2nd Teams, Honorable Mention)
Madison Little (Mount Anthony Union (VT) 2017) - 1st Team
Emma Carter (Mount Abraham Union (VT) 2018) - 2nd Team
Link to full Free Press team: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/04/01/th-annual-free-press-state-girls-basketball-team/99922200/
* This list will continue to be updated to reflect new selections, as numerous newspapers and media outlets that usually do all-area teams have yet to release their picks.
Times Union (Albany, NY) (Picked MVP, 1st-3rd Teams for Large School & Small School)
Large School
Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Mohonasen 2017; Davidson signee) - 1st Team
Dolly Cairns (Saratoga Springs 2020) - 1st Team
CeCe Mayo (Shaker 2017; Army West Point signee) - 1st Team
Cameron Tooley (Shenendehowa 2018) - 1st Team
Nina Fedullo (Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose signee) - 2nd Team
Alexandra Tudor (Shenendehowa 2018) - 2nd Team
Emily Wander (Bethlehem 2017; Middlebury 2021) - 2nd Team
Kerry Flaherty (Saratoga Springs 2019) - 3rd Team
Grace Heeps (Columbia 2019) - 3rd Team
Stephanie Jankovic (Averill Park 2018) - 3rd Team
Harmony Philo (Gloversville 2019) - 3rd Team
Shyla Sanford (Shaker 2018) - 3rd Team
Small School
Sophie Tougas (Glens Falls 2019) - Athlete of the Year
Nerea Brajac (Cohoes 2017; Georgian Court signee) - 1st Team
Kelly Pine (Hoosick Falls 2017) - 1st Team
Lucy Tougas (Glens Falls 2017; Queens commit) - 1st Team
Julianna Taylor (Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport 2021) - 2nd Team
Rebekkah Dean (Mekeel Christian Academy 2018) - 3rd Team
Ava Fitzmaurice (Greenville 2018) - 3rd Team
Large School Link: http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Times-Union-All-Stars-girls-basketball-large-11043846.php
Small School Link: http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Times-Union-All-Stars-girls-basketball-small-11043862.php
Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) (Picked 1st-3rd Teams + Honorable Mention)
Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Mohonasen 2017; Davidson signee) - 1st Team
Nina Fedullo (Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose signee) - 1st Team
Cameron Tooley (Shenendehowa 2018) - 1st Team
Dolly Cairns (Saratoga Springs 2020) - 2nd Team
Rebekkah Dean (Mekeel Christian Academy 2018) - 2nd Team
CeCe Mayo (Shaker 2017; Army West Point signee) - 2nd Team
Sophie Tougas (Glens Falls 2019) - 2nd Team
Alexandra Tudor (Shenendehowa 2018) - 2nd Team
Caitlin Estes (Scotia-Glenville 2017; Adelphi signee) - 3rd Team
Stephanie Jankovic (Averill Park 2018) - 3rd Team
Harmony Philo (Gloversville 2019) - 3rd Team
Julianna Taylor (Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport 2021) - 3rd Team
Emily Frodyma (Catholic Central 2018) - Honorable Mention
Allie Pacatte (Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) - Honorable Mention
Nerea Brajac (Cohoes 2017; Georgian Court signee) - Honorable Mention
Sam Dayter (Cohoes 2018) - Honorable Mention
Madison Graber (Schalmont 2018) - Honorable Mention
Giuliana Pritchard (Amsterdam 2018) - Honorable Mention
Lucy Tougas (Glens Falls 2017; Queens commit) - Honorable Mention
Mikyla Mitchell (Scotia-Glenville 2020) - Honorable Mention
Mary Kate Palleschi (Scotia-Glenville 2018) - Honorable Mention
Claire Guzielek (Johnstown 2017) - Honorable Mention
Bridget Whelan (Albany 2018) - Honorable Mention
Jordan Hipwell (Ballston Spa 2017; Suffolk 2021) - Honorable Mention
Emily Wander (Bethlehem 2017; Middlebury 2021) - Honorable Mention
Grace Heeps (Columbia 2019) - Honorable Mention
Shyla Sanford (Shaker 2018) - Honorable Mention
Kerry Flaherty (Saratoga Springs 2019) - Honorable Mention
Cat Almeida (Shenendehowa 2019) - Honorable Mention
Lyndsey McCoy (Middleburgh 2017; Alfred 2021) - Honorable Mention
Bre Palmatier (Middleburgh 2018) - Honorable Mention
Kelly Pine (Hoosick Falls 2017) - Honorable Mention
Link to full Daily Gazette team: https://dailygazette.com/article/2017/03/28/the-gazette-all-area-girls-basketball-team
The Recorder (Amsterdam, NY) (Picked MVP, 1st Team)
Nina Fedullo (Amsterdam 2017, Saint Rose signee) - MVP
Julianna Taylor (Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport 2021) - 1st Team
Giuliana Pritchard (Amsterdam 2018) - 1st Team
Link to full Recorder team: http://www.recordernews.com/sports/sports-local/81343
The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY) (Picked Co-POYs)
Dolly Cairns (Saratoga Springs 2020) - Co-POY
Cameron Tooley (Shenendehowa 2018) - Co-POY
Link to Saratogian article: http://www.saratogian.com/sports/20170331/girls-basketbal-co-players-of-the-year-saratogas-cairns-shens-tooley
Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, NY) (Picked POY, 1st-2nd Teams, Honorable Mention)
Brianna Rozzi (Highland 2019) - 1st Team
Ashley Starzyk (Pine Plains 2017) - 1st Team
Rebecca Townes (Our Lady of Lourdes 2018) - Honorable Mention
Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY) (Picked POY, 1st-3rd Teams, Honorable Mention)
Brianna Rozzi (Highland 2019) - 1st Team
Chloe Chaffin (Kingston 2018; Fordham commit) - 1st Team
Ashley Starzyk (Pine Plains 2017) - 1st Team
Grace VanRoy (Saugerties 2019) - 3rd Team
Anna VanRoy (Saugerties 2019) - Honorable Mention
Times Herald-Record (Middletown, NY) (Picked 1st-3rd Teams)
Maggie Malone (Cornwall 2019) - 1st Team
Brianna Rozzi (Highland 2019) - 1st Team
Katie Smith (Goshen 2017) - 2nd Team
Chloe Chaffin (Kingston 2018; Fordham commit) - 3rd Team
Observer-Dispatch (Utica, NY) (Picked All-Mohawk Valley Team)
Danielle Caivana (Frankfort-Schuyler 2017; Cazenovia 2021)
Shiane Irwin (Poland 2017; St. John Fisher 2021)
Olivia Marshall (Stockbridge Valley 2017)
Julie Ford (Cooperstown 2018)
Allison Moreau (Sauquoit Valley 2019)
Kaia Henderson (New Hartford 2022)
Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) (Picked All-CNY Large School & Small School MVP, 1st-2nd Teams)
Julia Kelner (Jamesville-DeWitt 2017; Bryant commit) - Large School 1st Team
Danielle Caivana (Frankfort-Schuyler 2017; Cazenovia 2021) - Small School 1st Team
Julie Ford (Cooperstown 2018) - Small School 1st Team
Allison Moreau (Sauquoit Valley 2019) - Small School 2nd Team
Kylee Rosbrook (General Brown 2018) - Small School 2nd Team
Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, NY) (Picked MVP, 1st-2nd Teams, Honorable Mention for Frontier League & Northern Athletic Conference)
Kylee Rosbrook (General Brown 2018) - FL 1st Team
Jenna Zimmerman (South Jefferson 2018) - FL 2nd Team
Ally Crosby (Hammond 2018) - NAC 1st Team
Katelyn Flanagan (Canton 2018) - NAC Honorable Mention
Press & Sun Bulletin (Binghamton, NY) (Picked Elite 10, Binghamton, Ithaca, & Elmira All-Region)
Hanna Strawn (Seton Catholic 2018, Brown commit) - Elite 10, Binghamton All-Region
The Republican (MassLive) (Springfield, MA) (Picked 1st-2nd Teams, Honorable Mention Divisions I-IV, plus various 'Starting 5' Teams)
Lauraine Joensen (Northampton (MA) 2017; Canisius signee) - Division I 1st Team, All-WMass 2nd Team, All-Division I Starting 5
Gwen Carpenter (Mount Everett (MA) 2019) - Division IV 1st Team, All-Freshman/Sophomore Starting 5
Bennington Banner (Bennington, VT) (Picked Co-POYs)
Madison Little (Mount Anthony Union (VT) 2017) - Co-POY
Kelly Pine (Hoosick Falls 2017) - Co-POY
Addison County Independent (Middlebury, VT) (Picked MVP, 1st-2nd Teams)
Emma Carter (Mount Abraham Union (VT) 2018) - 1st Team
Link to full Addison Independent team: http://www.addisonindependent.com/node/44877#disqus_thread
Burlington Free Press (Burlington, VT) (Picked Miss Basketball, 1st-2nd Teams, Honorable Mention)
Madison Little (Mount Anthony Union (VT) 2017) - 1st Team
Emma Carter (Mount Abraham Union (VT) 2018) - 2nd Team
Link to full Free Press team: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/04/01/th-annual-free-press-state-girls-basketball-team/99922200/
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
All 9 2016 ESTers From Foothills Make All-League Lists
For the 2nd straight year, the Foothills Council produced a Class B sectional champion in Glens Falls and a Class A finalist in Amsterdam. The future of the league is very promising, with budding young talents dotting teams such as Gloversville and Scotia-Glenville in the south and Queensbury in the north.
The Foothills all-league lists treated those that participated in the 2nd annual Empire State Takeover invitational summer league in 2016 very well, with all nine participants seeing their name selected. Seven of them came from the Foothills South division, including 5 out of 6 1st teamers selected. From the North division, the Tougas sisters continued their reign of dominance. Among those two divisions, an overall 1st team is also selected - 5 out of the 6 picks participated in last year's summer league.
This year, the list is headlined by the Foothills Council MVP, Glens Falls sophomore Sophie Tougas. Among 2016 ESTers, joining her on the overall 1st team is her sister, Glens Falls senior and Queens commit Lucy Tougas, Amsterdam senior and Saint Rose signee Nina Fedullo, Scotia-Glenville senior and Adelphi signee Caitlin Estes, and the young gun, Gloversville sophomore Harmony Philo.
Joining Fedullo, Estes, and Philo on the All-South 1st Team was Amsterdam junior Giuliana Pritchard and Johnstown senior Claire Guzielek. A pair of Scotia-Glenville teammates - junior Mary Kate Palleschi and freshman Mikyla Mitchell, one of two freshmen to make a Foothills all-star team - were on the All-South 2nd Team.
This marks the 2nd consecutive year that Fedullo and both Tougas sisters, all three being 2 year ESTers, made the overall 1st team. A year ago, it was Fedullo (then a junior) earning overall MVP.
Of the 9 girls listed above that played in EST last year, 4 of them are seniors. They're joined by 2 juniors, 2 sophomores, and a freshman. With the upcoming crop of young talent in the Foothills, there could be numerous additional ESTers coming through in 2017. A host of other players made the list in this league; the selections, in list form, are below. Congratulations to all selected, and a special shoutout to the 9 2016 ESTers on the list!
* - girls that participated in the 2016 Empire State Takeover summer league
MVP
*Sophie Tougas (Glens Falls 2019)
Overall 1st Team
*Lucy Tougas (Glens Falls 2017; Queens commit)
*Nina Fedullo (Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose signee)
*Caitlin Estes (Scotia-Glenville 2017; Adelphi signee)
*Harmony Philo (Gloversville 2019)
Naesha Kelley (Hudson Falls 2018)
North 1st Team
*Lucy Tougas
*Sophie Tougas
Naesha Kelley
Emily Vallee (Schuylerville 2018)
Taylor Scarincio (Glens Falls 2018)
South 1st Team
*Nina Fedullo
*Caitlin Estes
*Harmony Philo
*Giuliana Pritchard (Amsterdam 2018)
*Claire Guzielek (Johnstown 2017)
Kerri Hauser (Gloversville 2018)
North 2nd Team
Maddy Akins (Hudson Falls 2017)
Claire Carpenter (South Glens Falls 2017)
Emma Hayes (Queensbury 2017)
Hope Sullivan (Queensbury 2020)
Mackenzie Collier (South Glens Falls 2018)
South 2nd Team
*Mary Kate Palleschi (Scotia-Glenville 2018)
*Mikyla Mitchell (Scotia-Glenville 2020)
Kendra Lavery (Gloversville 2019)
Maria Lomanto (Amsterdam 2017)
Brady Santiago (Amsterdam 2017)
South Honorable Mention
Jasmine Gonzalez (Gloversville 2018)
The Foothills all-league lists treated those that participated in the 2nd annual Empire State Takeover invitational summer league in 2016 very well, with all nine participants seeing their name selected. Seven of them came from the Foothills South division, including 5 out of 6 1st teamers selected. From the North division, the Tougas sisters continued their reign of dominance. Among those two divisions, an overall 1st team is also selected - 5 out of the 6 picks participated in last year's summer league.
This year, the list is headlined by the Foothills Council MVP, Glens Falls sophomore Sophie Tougas. Among 2016 ESTers, joining her on the overall 1st team is her sister, Glens Falls senior and Queens commit Lucy Tougas, Amsterdam senior and Saint Rose signee Nina Fedullo, Scotia-Glenville senior and Adelphi signee Caitlin Estes, and the young gun, Gloversville sophomore Harmony Philo.
Joining Fedullo, Estes, and Philo on the All-South 1st Team was Amsterdam junior Giuliana Pritchard and Johnstown senior Claire Guzielek. A pair of Scotia-Glenville teammates - junior Mary Kate Palleschi and freshman Mikyla Mitchell, one of two freshmen to make a Foothills all-star team - were on the All-South 2nd Team.
This marks the 2nd consecutive year that Fedullo and both Tougas sisters, all three being 2 year ESTers, made the overall 1st team. A year ago, it was Fedullo (then a junior) earning overall MVP.
Of the 9 girls listed above that played in EST last year, 4 of them are seniors. They're joined by 2 juniors, 2 sophomores, and a freshman. With the upcoming crop of young talent in the Foothills, there could be numerous additional ESTers coming through in 2017. A host of other players made the list in this league; the selections, in list form, are below. Congratulations to all selected, and a special shoutout to the 9 2016 ESTers on the list!
* - girls that participated in the 2016 Empire State Takeover summer league
MVP
*Sophie Tougas (Glens Falls 2019)
Overall 1st Team
*Lucy Tougas (Glens Falls 2017; Queens commit)
*Nina Fedullo (Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose signee)
*Caitlin Estes (Scotia-Glenville 2017; Adelphi signee)
*Harmony Philo (Gloversville 2019)
Naesha Kelley (Hudson Falls 2018)
North 1st Team
*Lucy Tougas
*Sophie Tougas
Naesha Kelley
Emily Vallee (Schuylerville 2018)
Taylor Scarincio (Glens Falls 2018)
South 1st Team
*Nina Fedullo
*Caitlin Estes
*Harmony Philo
*Giuliana Pritchard (Amsterdam 2018)
*Claire Guzielek (Johnstown 2017)
Kerri Hauser (Gloversville 2018)
North 2nd Team
Maddy Akins (Hudson Falls 2017)
Claire Carpenter (South Glens Falls 2017)
Emma Hayes (Queensbury 2017)
Hope Sullivan (Queensbury 2020)
Mackenzie Collier (South Glens Falls 2018)
South 2nd Team
*Mary Kate Palleschi (Scotia-Glenville 2018)
*Mikyla Mitchell (Scotia-Glenville 2020)
Kendra Lavery (Gloversville 2019)
Maria Lomanto (Amsterdam 2017)
Brady Santiago (Amsterdam 2017)
South Honorable Mention
Jasmine Gonzalez (Gloversville 2018)
Suburban All-Star List Loaded With EST Participants
In the 2016-17 season, the Suburban Council proved to be not only the strongest conference in Section II once again, but it also boasted some of the strongest talent of any league in upstate New York. With numerous players having committed to Division I schools or holding offers - including those to high-major conferences - along with plenty of Division II & III depth, the Suburban was not a place for the weaker player to survive.
In last year's 2nd annual EST invitational summer league, 25 players from the Suburban suited up over the course of the season. 12 of them made the Suburban Council all-star lists this winter, making up 75% of the selections.
Among 2016 ESTers, 4 of the 5 1st team selections were consistent participants. They represented 4 different schools; Shaker's CeCe Mayo (Army West Point signee), Mohonasen's Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Davidson signee), Shenendehowa's Cameron Tooley, and the youngest of the bunch, Saratoga's freshman Dolly Cairns.
Three more that were consistently in an EST jersey last summer dotted the 2nd team list in Bethlehem's Emily Wander, Shenendehowa's Alexandra Tudor, and Columbia's Grace Heeps. All five 3rd team selections - Saratoga's Kerry Flaherty, Shaker's Shyla Sanford, Averill Park's Stephanie Jankovic, Albany's Bridget Whelan, and Ballston Spa's Jordan Hipwell - could've been seen in the 2016 EST summer league as well.
Of the 12 girls listed above that played in EST last year, only four of them are seniors. Five of them are currently juniors, and they're joined by two sophomores and a freshman.
The Suburban Council all-star lists also included its MVP, Marquette bound Selena Lott (Columbia), along with 1st teamer Olivia Owens (Niskayuna) and 2nd teamers Sabrina Wolfe (Troy) and Aliyah Wright (Colonie).
The all-league selections, in list form, are below. Congratulations to all selected, and a special shoutout to the 2016 ESTers on the list!
* - girls that participated in the 2016 Empire State Takeover summer league, either as a regular player or alternate
MVP
Selena Lott (Columbia 2017; Marquette commit)
1st Team
*CeCe Mayo (Shaker 2017; Army West Point signee 2021)
*Cameron Tooley (Shenendehowa 2018)
*Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Mohonasen 2017; Davidson signee 2021)
*Dolly Cairns (Saratoga Springs 2020)
Olivia Owens (Niskayuna 2018)
2nd Team
*Emily Wander (Bethlehem 2017; Middlebury 2021)
*Alexandra Tudor (Shenendehowa 2018)
*Grace Heeps (Columbia 2019)
Sabrina Wolfe (Troy 2017; RIT 2021)
Aliyah Wright (Colonie 2019)
3rd Team
*Shyla Sanford (Shaker 2018)
*Stephanie Jankovic (Averill Park 2018)
*Kerry Flaherty (Saratoga Springs 2019)
*Bridget Whelan (Albany 2018)
*Jordan Hipwell (Ballston Spa 2017; Suffolk 2021)
In last year's 2nd annual EST invitational summer league, 25 players from the Suburban suited up over the course of the season. 12 of them made the Suburban Council all-star lists this winter, making up 75% of the selections.
Among 2016 ESTers, 4 of the 5 1st team selections were consistent participants. They represented 4 different schools; Shaker's CeCe Mayo (Army West Point signee), Mohonasen's Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Davidson signee), Shenendehowa's Cameron Tooley, and the youngest of the bunch, Saratoga's freshman Dolly Cairns.
Three more that were consistently in an EST jersey last summer dotted the 2nd team list in Bethlehem's Emily Wander, Shenendehowa's Alexandra Tudor, and Columbia's Grace Heeps. All five 3rd team selections - Saratoga's Kerry Flaherty, Shaker's Shyla Sanford, Averill Park's Stephanie Jankovic, Albany's Bridget Whelan, and Ballston Spa's Jordan Hipwell - could've been seen in the 2016 EST summer league as well.
Of the 12 girls listed above that played in EST last year, only four of them are seniors. Five of them are currently juniors, and they're joined by two sophomores and a freshman.
The Suburban Council all-star lists also included its MVP, Marquette bound Selena Lott (Columbia), along with 1st teamer Olivia Owens (Niskayuna) and 2nd teamers Sabrina Wolfe (Troy) and Aliyah Wright (Colonie).
The all-league selections, in list form, are below. Congratulations to all selected, and a special shoutout to the 2016 ESTers on the list!
* - girls that participated in the 2016 Empire State Takeover summer league, either as a regular player or alternate
MVP
Selena Lott (Columbia 2017; Marquette commit)
1st Team
*CeCe Mayo (Shaker 2017; Army West Point signee 2021)
*Cameron Tooley (Shenendehowa 2018)
*Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Mohonasen 2017; Davidson signee 2021)
*Dolly Cairns (Saratoga Springs 2020)
Olivia Owens (Niskayuna 2018)
2nd Team
*Emily Wander (Bethlehem 2017; Middlebury 2021)
*Alexandra Tudor (Shenendehowa 2018)
*Grace Heeps (Columbia 2019)
Sabrina Wolfe (Troy 2017; RIT 2021)
Aliyah Wright (Colonie 2019)
3rd Team
*Shyla Sanford (Shaker 2018)
*Stephanie Jankovic (Averill Park 2018)
*Kerry Flaherty (Saratoga Springs 2019)
*Bridget Whelan (Albany 2018)
*Jordan Hipwell (Ballston Spa 2017; Suffolk 2021)
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Long, But Important: The Future of EST, Part II
* This is the second of two blog posts about Empire State Takeover
going forward. It will also highlight what it is, what it isn't, what to
expect/not expect from myself and EST, explanations for future moves,
and preliminary details about the 3rd annual invitational summer
leagues. *
I'll start by elaborating a little more on the back end of the first blog post. The planned expansion of EST is underway in the form of a 2nd girls' summer league location based in the Syracuse area. I was originally planning on placing one in the Rochester area, but for numerous reasons, I decided to move it east into Syracuse. I'm really looking forward to the opportunity this brings. As far as upstate New York is considered, Syracuse is a true central location. It's where the Thruway and Interstate 81 meet; the midpoint from Buffalo to Albany and Watertown to Binghamton. The Syracuse area is rich in talent, and I'll hopefully be able to tap into much more of the talent than the previous two years. It's also a more reasonable option for places like Binghamton & Watertown, even a little closer to the Utica area - although many from the eastern reaches of Section III have already & continue to express interest in the 518 league. Rochester and the whole 585 area code is now very much within driving distance, and although it's still a hike from the Buffalo area, it's certainly a more reasonable option. I hope/plan to even tap into northern PA, going down the 81 corridor into the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.
Like the 518 league, this one will be weekly from late June through early August. I'll continue to do my best to work around the national AAU schedule. Although there aren't as many programs in this region that carry national schedules deep into July as there are in the Capital District, many CNY/Southern Tier/WNY girls play for these programs. I've yet to decide on a relatively concrete day of the week for this league, but it'll be either Tuesday or Thursday. The 518 league will continue to be mainly on Wednesdays. The format of the Syracuse league - invitational, high-level play, conducive to higher levels of college exposure, two games per night - will be status quo with its eastern counterpart. The host site is yet to be determined, and I'll say that until I sign the contract so as not to jinx it - but at the time of typing this post, I'm close to working out a deal with a great local facility that meets all of my hopes.
This league will be starting in under 4 months, so expect me to be going crazy with preparation in upcoming weeks. If there are any questions regarding the leagues - whichever one, or both - please don't hesitate to reach out. If you don't have my contact info, the 'Contact Us' tab on www.empirestatetakeover.org will be the best way.
One more thing that I feel is worth mentioning has made itself more evident over the last few weeks. As EST gets bigger (thankfully - and hopefully it continues to), the misconceptions regarding what I do and what I don't do have been building. Sadly - perhaps a sign of the times - it tends to revolve around social media. So, about that:
I tweet from the games I'm attending about whoever is catching my eye, perhaps with quick evaluations or statistics. There may be some game details thrown in. It doesn't matter whether they've participated in anything I've ran or not; it may even be my first time watching them. I hope to be a resource to people who could use it - whether it be coaches, local media, or the general public. However, with the stat rundowns on Twitter or this blog, I only include people that have participated in events that I've ran. That means two things:
- If you don't see anything about you and you're singing out 'where is the love?' like the Black Eyed Peas, if you haven't played in the 2015 or 2016 EST summer invitational leagues or the 2015-2016 Upstate Elite Showcases, there's your answer. I do not have a scouting service at this time; I run leagues and events. Showing love when deserved to EST participants.
- If you see my stat updates on the blog or Twitter about someone in rundown form, they played in one or multiple EST events. I've been lucky to have many of the region's top players involved in the leagues. These are the players that you line up with and against on a week-to-week basis in EST. The only exception is an occasional shoutout to people I've had on my team in various events I've been asked to put a team together and 'coach' in, including the Syracuse Nets fall league and NY Havoc's fall tournament. These facts don't change - all have at least worn an EST jersey in leagues, events, or tournaments!
Time for me to get off my soapbox. It's sectional final weekend, and I have another 1,000 miles to put on my already loaded car over the next few days. For any questions about EST - the Albany or Syracuse leagues, or any other events & offerings - please do not hesitate to reach out. Hopefully these next two years will be even more successful than the first two!
I'll start by elaborating a little more on the back end of the first blog post. The planned expansion of EST is underway in the form of a 2nd girls' summer league location based in the Syracuse area. I was originally planning on placing one in the Rochester area, but for numerous reasons, I decided to move it east into Syracuse. I'm really looking forward to the opportunity this brings. As far as upstate New York is considered, Syracuse is a true central location. It's where the Thruway and Interstate 81 meet; the midpoint from Buffalo to Albany and Watertown to Binghamton. The Syracuse area is rich in talent, and I'll hopefully be able to tap into much more of the talent than the previous two years. It's also a more reasonable option for places like Binghamton & Watertown, even a little closer to the Utica area - although many from the eastern reaches of Section III have already & continue to express interest in the 518 league. Rochester and the whole 585 area code is now very much within driving distance, and although it's still a hike from the Buffalo area, it's certainly a more reasonable option. I hope/plan to even tap into northern PA, going down the 81 corridor into the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.
Like the 518 league, this one will be weekly from late June through early August. I'll continue to do my best to work around the national AAU schedule. Although there aren't as many programs in this region that carry national schedules deep into July as there are in the Capital District, many CNY/Southern Tier/WNY girls play for these programs. I've yet to decide on a relatively concrete day of the week for this league, but it'll be either Tuesday or Thursday. The 518 league will continue to be mainly on Wednesdays. The format of the Syracuse league - invitational, high-level play, conducive to higher levels of college exposure, two games per night - will be status quo with its eastern counterpart. The host site is yet to be determined, and I'll say that until I sign the contract so as not to jinx it - but at the time of typing this post, I'm close to working out a deal with a great local facility that meets all of my hopes.
This league will be starting in under 4 months, so expect me to be going crazy with preparation in upcoming weeks. If there are any questions regarding the leagues - whichever one, or both - please don't hesitate to reach out. If you don't have my contact info, the 'Contact Us' tab on www.empirestatetakeover.org will be the best way.
One more thing that I feel is worth mentioning has made itself more evident over the last few weeks. As EST gets bigger (thankfully - and hopefully it continues to), the misconceptions regarding what I do and what I don't do have been building. Sadly - perhaps a sign of the times - it tends to revolve around social media. So, about that:
I tweet from the games I'm attending about whoever is catching my eye, perhaps with quick evaluations or statistics. There may be some game details thrown in. It doesn't matter whether they've participated in anything I've ran or not; it may even be my first time watching them. I hope to be a resource to people who could use it - whether it be coaches, local media, or the general public. However, with the stat rundowns on Twitter or this blog, I only include people that have participated in events that I've ran. That means two things:
- If you don't see anything about you and you're singing out 'where is the love?' like the Black Eyed Peas, if you haven't played in the 2015 or 2016 EST summer invitational leagues or the 2015-2016 Upstate Elite Showcases, there's your answer. I do not have a scouting service at this time; I run leagues and events. Showing love when deserved to EST participants.
- If you see my stat updates on the blog or Twitter about someone in rundown form, they played in one or multiple EST events. I've been lucky to have many of the region's top players involved in the leagues. These are the players that you line up with and against on a week-to-week basis in EST. The only exception is an occasional shoutout to people I've had on my team in various events I've been asked to put a team together and 'coach' in, including the Syracuse Nets fall league and NY Havoc's fall tournament. These facts don't change - all have at least worn an EST jersey in leagues, events, or tournaments!
Time for me to get off my soapbox. It's sectional final weekend, and I have another 1,000 miles to put on my already loaded car over the next few days. For any questions about EST - the Albany or Syracuse leagues, or any other events & offerings - please do not hesitate to reach out. Hopefully these next two years will be even more successful than the first two!
Long, But Important: The Future of EST
* This is the first of two blog posts about Empire State Takeover going forward. It will also highlight what it is, what it isn't, what to expect/not expect from myself and EST, explanations for future moves, and preliminary details about the 3rd annual invitational summer leagues. *
It's been quite the year for all of us. Both on the micro- and macro- scale, there's a great deal of change, uneasiness, and even upheaval in our society as a whole.
On a much smaller scale, it's been quite the year for me as well. Many would say Empire State Takeover took a major leap forward in its second year. I'm also sure some would say it took a step back. That depends on what end of the spectrum you're on.
In particular, the girls' side of EST saw major growth in 2016. What was a five-team league with 63 participants, full or alternate, in its first year saw expansion to eight teams and 94 players by year 2. The Upstate Elite Showcase one-day fall event in October saw similar growth, increasing from just 24 participants in 2015 to 51 in 2016. The amount of coaches attending events mirrored the player expansion; the summer league saw 57 coaches in attendance in 2016, a major improvement from 22 in 2015.
The boys' end did grow, although at not nearly the rate the girls' end did. Teams were a little fuller, without as many real numbers issues, but the 6 teams in 2015 remained the 6 teams in 2016. The amount of coaches attending actually took a slight dip last summer. I chose not to do a boys' fall event in 2016 like I did the year prior.
I have long realized a major reason for this - as EST expands, I'm no longer able to put the type of focus I'd like to have on both sides. If I do with one, the other feels the ill effects of less attention. After thinking about the future for quite a while, I came to a final decision - perhaps the worst kept secret, as I have told plenty of people verbally without formally announcing it -
I will be ceasing operations in boys' basketball in 2017, while expanding my girls' basketball coverage zone, operations, and offerings.
There are numerous reasons for this decision, and it didn't come easily, as there will be many aspects of work in boys' basketball that I'll miss. At the end of the day, I don't want to do anything without being able to put 100% into it. It became painfully clear in 2016 that I would not be able to cover both sides while giving them both 100% of what I had. Either both would take a light hit, or one would thrive while the other would suffer. If you know me at all, you know that's unacceptable to me. Along with great connections and relationships that I've been thankful to build among families, grassroots & college coaches, and scouting services in the girls' basketball scene, I feel that there's a greater need for something like this on this end. There are fewer options in girls' hoops to be seen or for the best to play with and against the best, although it's a rapidly growing field. One of my goals with EST is to do something that makes a difference to people, and it has an unmatched opportunity to do so in girls' basketball.
I would like to thank all of the players, families, coaches, and everyone else who had a hand in making boys' hoops what it was for the three years I've been involved. Between the two years of EST and the King of Kings College Prospect League, which I was the commissioner of in 2014 and what really got my feet wet in high school hoops, nearly 100 boys currently are playing college ball or will be next year. Countless others that will still be in high school next year that played in the 2016 EST will also go on to play basketball college at varying levels. There are parts of it that I will dearly miss. Truthfully, I'd love to see someone take over and do one now - not under my name, not with my influence, just to maintain the option for the region's boys basketball players. Hopefully, with someone's full attention, it would grow to be much bigger & better than where I've had it at.
But girls' basketball it is for me going forward, and I'm sincerely looking forward to the opportunity to grow within the game. With the increased attention and growth on this end, one other big plan is in the works - a second summer league location. After much debate about where this league would be located - western New York was the original thought - I've officially made the decision to bring it a little bit closer, with League #2 being located in the Syracuse area.
I was initially worried about if this move would potentially water down the Capital District league, as many players from Central New York and even the Syracuse area itself have already made the trip to Union College in 2015-16. My worries have been calmed by the interest of some players in doubling up leagues or doing one mainly, but getting to the other one a couple times as well. A site hasn't been finalized, but a couple options have come to the forefront, and more detailed information will hopefully be released over the next 2 weeks. I'm sincerely looking forward to the growth this will bring, as a Syracuse league really opens up the talent-rich Syracuse area, makes it a closer location for Watertown and Binghamton areas, and still opens up regions like Section 5 (Rochester), Section 6 (Buffalo/Jamestown/Olean), and even northern PA down to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.
In short, this is essentially my swan song on the boys' end as all focus and operation will continue solely with girls basketball going forward, and I'll be expanding the girls' side to offer as many opportunities as possible while giving 100% of my attention to its growth and quality. Thank you to everyone who has made the success of Empire State Takeover possible so far, and hopefully this will only continue with continued effort in the future!
It's been quite the year for all of us. Both on the micro- and macro- scale, there's a great deal of change, uneasiness, and even upheaval in our society as a whole.
On a much smaller scale, it's been quite the year for me as well. Many would say Empire State Takeover took a major leap forward in its second year. I'm also sure some would say it took a step back. That depends on what end of the spectrum you're on.
In particular, the girls' side of EST saw major growth in 2016. What was a five-team league with 63 participants, full or alternate, in its first year saw expansion to eight teams and 94 players by year 2. The Upstate Elite Showcase one-day fall event in October saw similar growth, increasing from just 24 participants in 2015 to 51 in 2016. The amount of coaches attending events mirrored the player expansion; the summer league saw 57 coaches in attendance in 2016, a major improvement from 22 in 2015.
The boys' end did grow, although at not nearly the rate the girls' end did. Teams were a little fuller, without as many real numbers issues, but the 6 teams in 2015 remained the 6 teams in 2016. The amount of coaches attending actually took a slight dip last summer. I chose not to do a boys' fall event in 2016 like I did the year prior.
I have long realized a major reason for this - as EST expands, I'm no longer able to put the type of focus I'd like to have on both sides. If I do with one, the other feels the ill effects of less attention. After thinking about the future for quite a while, I came to a final decision - perhaps the worst kept secret, as I have told plenty of people verbally without formally announcing it -
I will be ceasing operations in boys' basketball in 2017, while expanding my girls' basketball coverage zone, operations, and offerings.
There are numerous reasons for this decision, and it didn't come easily, as there will be many aspects of work in boys' basketball that I'll miss. At the end of the day, I don't want to do anything without being able to put 100% into it. It became painfully clear in 2016 that I would not be able to cover both sides while giving them both 100% of what I had. Either both would take a light hit, or one would thrive while the other would suffer. If you know me at all, you know that's unacceptable to me. Along with great connections and relationships that I've been thankful to build among families, grassroots & college coaches, and scouting services in the girls' basketball scene, I feel that there's a greater need for something like this on this end. There are fewer options in girls' hoops to be seen or for the best to play with and against the best, although it's a rapidly growing field. One of my goals with EST is to do something that makes a difference to people, and it has an unmatched opportunity to do so in girls' basketball.
I would like to thank all of the players, families, coaches, and everyone else who had a hand in making boys' hoops what it was for the three years I've been involved. Between the two years of EST and the King of Kings College Prospect League, which I was the commissioner of in 2014 and what really got my feet wet in high school hoops, nearly 100 boys currently are playing college ball or will be next year. Countless others that will still be in high school next year that played in the 2016 EST will also go on to play basketball college at varying levels. There are parts of it that I will dearly miss. Truthfully, I'd love to see someone take over and do one now - not under my name, not with my influence, just to maintain the option for the region's boys basketball players. Hopefully, with someone's full attention, it would grow to be much bigger & better than where I've had it at.
But girls' basketball it is for me going forward, and I'm sincerely looking forward to the opportunity to grow within the game. With the increased attention and growth on this end, one other big plan is in the works - a second summer league location. After much debate about where this league would be located - western New York was the original thought - I've officially made the decision to bring it a little bit closer, with League #2 being located in the Syracuse area.
I was initially worried about if this move would potentially water down the Capital District league, as many players from Central New York and even the Syracuse area itself have already made the trip to Union College in 2015-16. My worries have been calmed by the interest of some players in doubling up leagues or doing one mainly, but getting to the other one a couple times as well. A site hasn't been finalized, but a couple options have come to the forefront, and more detailed information will hopefully be released over the next 2 weeks. I'm sincerely looking forward to the growth this will bring, as a Syracuse league really opens up the talent-rich Syracuse area, makes it a closer location for Watertown and Binghamton areas, and still opens up regions like Section 5 (Rochester), Section 6 (Buffalo/Jamestown/Olean), and even northern PA down to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.
In short, this is essentially my swan song on the boys' end as all focus and operation will continue solely with girls basketball going forward, and I'll be expanding the girls' side to offer as many opportunities as possible while giving 100% of my attention to its growth and quality. Thank you to everyone who has made the success of Empire State Takeover possible so far, and hopefully this will only continue with continued effort in the future!
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