It's been a natural progression.
The inaugural Empire State Takeover girls' invitational summer league in 2015 came and went, and although smaller, was a major success. The league that summer didn't feature that many players out of the Class of 2016, with the bulk coming from the 2017 & 2018 classes. The 2016 summer league continued to see a large chunk from the Class of 2017, while also increasing by nearly 60% in overall size.
So if you've been around both years, or just use those numbers to make an educated guess, the next sentence shouldn't come as a surprise to you. A large number of EST participants out of the Class of 2017 - a greater chunk than out of the previous class - have already made their commitments to play college basketball next year.
With numerous members of the class destined to play college ball still being uncommitted, 15 members of the 2017 class that participated in the 2016 EST summer league have made their intentions known to their college of choice. This includes an increase already in Division I (from 1 to 4) and Division II (from 2 to 4) commits. The Division III amount is sure to follow, with several players still mulling over college options. Here's a quick rundown of participants in the senior class that have committed:
Division I
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G, Mohonasen), after receiving over 20 Division I offers, made her commitment to Davidson College in the fall. The commitment was the climax of an illustrious career at Mohon that has included countless awards, all-star selections, and various other accolades including a recent McDonald's All-American nomination. She will end her high school career as Mohonasen's all-time leading scorer. Saeeda also makes it two consecutive classes - following 2016 graduate Danielle Migliore (Frankfort-Schuyler/St. Bonaventure) - where a girl that participated in EST committed to an Atlantic 10 program. Saeeda was a 2 year EST participant and all-star.
- Brooke Bjelko (6'3" F, Beekmantown) made her commitment to Bryant University in late May, shortly after having been extended an offer from the Northeast Conference program. Brooke has been a longtime standout in the North Country and showed why, to all who were unaware, in a few EST appearances in 2016.
- Lauraine Joensen (6'2" F, Northampton (MA)) also didn't waste much time in committing to her school of choice not long after being extended a scholarship offer in May. Lauraine will be headed to Canisius College in the fall, a great fit in the MAAC for her highly skilled face-up and stretch game. She's made her mark on WMass hoops in her 3 years in the 413 upon moving from her native Denmark. The academic programs offered at Canisius, where she will be able to double major in animal behavior studies and biology, were a big sell for the academically-driven Joensen. She was a 2 year EST participant and all-star.
- CeCe Mayo (5'10" G/F, Shaker) made it clear of her wishes by being the first member of the Class of 2017 in the region to commit, when she made her verbal commitment to Army at the end of her sophomore year. Another very goal-driven individual, on the court and off, she's made her mark at Shaker that won't soon be forgotten. She was a 2016 EST participant and all-star.
Division II
- Nerea Brajac (5'7" G, Cohoes) made her commitment to CACC member Georgian Court University and put pen to paper to make it official in the fall. She's a long-time standout at Cohoes, multi-year Colonial Council all-league selection, and 2 year EST participant and all-star that provides great toughness and a player that can get to the rim from the wing. Nerea also adds to the Capital District connection with Georgian Court women's basketball, as their assistant coach hails from nearby Waterford.
- Caitlin Estes (5'11" G, Scotia-Glenville) made her commitment in the direct aftermath of receiving an offer from Adelphi University out of the NE-10 in the late stages of summer. A 1,000+ point scorer at Scotia, she provides Adelphi with a natural scorer that has great height & length for her position. Caitlin was a 2016 EST participant.
- Nina Fedullo (5'11" F, Amsterdam) committed to The College of Saint Rose, also a member of the NE-10, after receiving an offer in October. Nina is a ready-made talent at that level who has rewritten the record books at Amsterdam already. Her strength & athleticism, a knack for finishing various ways around the rim, and the ability to knock down jumpers past college 3 point range makes for a directly translatable mix of skills that can be put to use right away. Nina was a 2 year EST participant and all-star.
- Tara Sager (6'4" F, Ichabod Crane) will be traveling the farthest out of any EST participant for school as of now, and to a much more desirable place. She received an offer in the fall from Florida Southern College out of the Sunshine State Conference and committed shortly thereafter. She's an elite shot blocker that has tremendous upside with continued development, and is going to a program that made the Division II Elite 8 last year with a reputation for developing its talent well. Tara was a 2 year EST participant.
Division III
- Olivia Baumann (5'11" G, Guilderland) made her commitment to attend & play basketball at St. John Fisher in December. Liv provides Fisher with a guard that has elite height & length at the Empire 8 level that is also a knockdown shooter. Baumann was a 2 year participant and 2016 all-star selection. She will be joining 2015 EST participant Katy McInerney (Bishop Grimes) on the St. John Fisher squad.
- Brianna Laing (5'3" G, South Kortright) will be the 2nd guard out of SK in as many years to play college basketball, as she made her commitment to Hartwick College in December. Like Baumann, Laing will be competing in the Empire 8 conference. The 1,000+ point scorer provides Hartwick a crafty player with deep range & unafraid to get to the rim. Laing was a 2016 EST summer league participant that also was in the 2015 fall event.
- Brianna Legacy (5'7" G, Mount Anthony (VT)) committed to attend and play basketball at Keuka College late in the fall. The academic program was a big draw for Legacy, a multi-year standout in southern VT that was a staple in the Albany AAU scene as well. She heads to Keuka as a ready-made talent that can score and create for others at the NEAC level. Legacy was a 2 year EST participant and all-star. She will join 2015 EST participant Cassidy Albright (New York Mills) as a member of the Keuka squad.
- Lyndsey McCoy (5'5" G, Middleburgh) is the most recent addition to the list of committed players, having made her intentions clear to attend & play basketball at Alfred University on January 10. McCoy, a multi-year, multi-sport standout at Middleburgh and 2 year participant in EST, will provide the Empire 8 Saxons with a floor general that can score when called upon. She makes winning plays; the team she played for in EST made the finals both years, having won it in 2016, and she left her 2 summer league years with a personal record of 20-6. The academic program offerings were a big factor in her choice of Alfred.
- Addy Sackett (5'7" G, Delaware Academy) was the first out of the Class of 2017 to commit to a SUNYAC school, making her commitment to SUNY Plattsburgh early in the fall. Sackett, a 2016 EST participant, gives Plattsburgh a 2 guard that can stretch the court with her shooting ability & can use that to get into the lane.
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G, Fonda-Fultonville) is the Class of 2017's other SUNYAC commitment as of now, and made that official in the fall with her announcement to further her education and basketball career at SUNY Brockport. The Golden Eagles will be getting a tough-as-nails guard that has improved through the years to develop a complete offensive game, shown by her career point total quickly approaching 1,000. Julianna was a 2 year EST participant.
- Emily Wander (5'4" G, Bethlehem) marked the first ever NESCAC commitment out of someone that participated in EST when she made her choice to attend & play basketball at Middlebury College during the fall. Wander is an electric guard that can score in bunches and has the handle & change of speed to put a defender on skates. Emily was a 2 year EST participant and 2016 all-star.
Numerous talents out of the Class of 2017 are still considering their collegiate options and are currently uncommitted, with college basketball either definitely or likely in their future. They include:
- Lucy Tougas (5'11" G, Glens Falls)
- Julia Kelner (6'2" F, Jamesville-Dewitt)
- Kelly Pine (5'11" F, Hoosick Falls)
- Madison Little (5'9" G, Mount Anthony (VT))
- Rylee VonWedel (6'0" F, Bethlehem)
- Danielle Caivana (5'2" G, Frankfort-Schuyler)
- Kenna Guynup (5'6" G, Beekmantown)
- Carli Brenon (5'5" G, Utica Notre Dame)
- Shiane Irwin (5'5" G, Poland)
- Olivia Marshall (5'11" F, Stockbridge Valley)
- Liz White (5'6" G, Marcellus)
- Ashley Starzyk (6'3" F, Pine Plains)
Congrats to all, whether having participated in EST or not, that have made their college commitments! And to those still narrowing down collegiate options, best of luck in making your collegiate decision - it's great to have options!
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Welcome To The Club: 1,000 Points a Destination For Many In EST (2017 Edition)
To the vast majority of athletes, the most important stat is the
letter in the W/L column - as it should be. However, the one individual
accolade that no scorer will deny its personal importance is the 1,000
point plateau.
Many players will list it as an individual goal. When someone is getting close, they know. Not only do they have the count going in their head, they're hearing about it often. Whether it's from teammates, classmates/teachers in the hall, or league coordinators tweeting about it (sorry), the buzz is all around.
Many of these athletes that participated in the 2016 Empire State Takeover summer invitational league & Upstate Elite Showcase fall event have either surpassed the 1,000 point plateau this year, already did so before last summer, or are rapidly approaching it now. A total of 17 girls have crossed the barrier, with 13 doing so this winter. A rapidly increasing number of players are quickly getting there. A quick rundown of these elite scorers:
* All totals are updated to the best of my knowledge through February 2 games *
- Nina Fedullo (5'11" F, Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose signee) hit the quadruple digit mark as a junior, in a season where she shattered Amsterdam's single game and career scoring marks along with reaching the 1,000 point plateau. With another strong senior year to add to a stellar career, she ended her high school career with exactly 1,500 points - 2nd in Amsterdam history (boys or girls) and the leading scorer in Amsterdam girls' history by over 550 points.
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G/F, Mohonasen 2017; Davidson signee) surpassed the 1,000 point mark in the middle of her junior season, just another milestone in a high school career that has seen her rewrite Mohonasen's record books in numerous statistical categories. She also set the Mohonasen school record for career points in her 3rd game this season, which previously was at 1,336. Saeeda finished her illustrious career with 1,691 points, and also exploded past the 1,000 rebound mark, where she finished with 1,204.
- Shiane Irwin (5'5" G, Poland 2017) hit the 1,000 point mark with a handful of games to spare in her junior season, and her offensive output has only grown from there. In a January 26 win over Herkimer, Shiane became her high school's all-time leading scorer on the girls' side. With a senior season that saw her produce a career high in per game output and another season averaging well over 20 points per game, the multi-sport standout finished off with 1,572 career varsity points.
- Olivia Marshall (5'11" F, Stockbridge Valley 2017) celebrated her 1,000th point over Christmas break her junior year, and her statistically phenomenal career has continued to stride forward. Along with dominating the stat sheet in other categories - finishing her career with 9 triple doubles and having a double-double in all but two games her senior year - she ended her high school career with 1,706 points.
- Caitlin Estes (5'11" G, Scotia-Glenville 2017; Adelphi commit) was the first to hit the 1,000 point plateau this winter, doing so in a December 2 game against Averill Park in their tournament. The senior has averaged double digits so far this season, pushing her current total near the 1,200 mark.
- Kelly Pine (5'11" F, Hoosick Falls 2017) added the 1,000 point milestone on a long list of successes in her 5 year varsity career in a December 20 game against rival Hoosic Valley. Pine left her own personal mark in a Hoosick Falls record book that is more Pine-dominated than a forest, and she finished her career with 1,328 varsity points to her name.
- Madison McCabe (5'4" G, AuSable Valley 2017), one of northern NY's most prolific scorers over the last couple years, hit the 1,000 point mark in a victory over Peru on December 27. With continued offensive production and a scoring average of nearly 20 PPG so far this year, she's approaching 1,150 career points.
- Brianna Laing (5'4" G, South Kortright 2017; Hartwick commit) also surpassed 1,000 points during Christmas tournament week, doing so in a tournament at Whitney Point on December 28. With continued strong production - and in South Kortright fashion, continued victories - she's approaching 1,100 points as of now.
- Kyra Oeffler (5'11" F, Heatly 2018), the lone first member of the 2018 class to make this list, got her 1,000th point in a way I may never see again - when her team pitched a 32 minute shutout. She hung 34 quick points to hit the 1,000 mark in what turned out to be a 69-0 victory over Doane Stuart on January 3. Her career point total sits at 1,213 with another year remaining.
- Danielle Caivana (5'2" G, Frankfort-Schuyler 2017; Cazenovia commit) is her school's most recent addition to the 1,000 point club, after having done so on January 6 in their win over Herkimer. With a high-octane senior year that saw her score 35 or more points on four different occasions, she ended her high school career with 1,297 points.
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G, Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport commit) added to her illustrious high school career by storming her way into the 1,000 point club in a victory over neighboring Johnstown on January 16. She came into the game needing only 5 points, and she hit that mark early en route to a 25 point game. She was one of Section II's most prolific scorers through her senior year, averaging 20.6 PPG, and ended her Fonda career with 1,209 points.
- Ally Crosby (5'10" F, Hammond 2018) etched her name as the newest member of the 1,000 point club on the same day as the aforementioned Taylor, doing it just over an hour later on January 16. A layup in the 3rd quarter of her team's win over St. Lawrence pushed her into quadruple digits. A prolific scorer and rebounder, she's incredibly become a member of the 1,000 point/1,000 rebound club with 1.5 seasons remaining in her varsity career, as she surpassed 1,000 rebounds in a game just before Christmas. She's continuing major production among Section X competition, and she's approaching the 1,100 mark.
- CeCe Mayo (5'9" G, Shaker 2017; Army West Point commit) became one of the not-as-common members of the 1,000 point club from the Class AA ranks on January 19, just the latest accomplishment of a decorated tenure at Shaker that included seeing her become the first member of the Class of 2017 to commit to a school, way back at the end of her sophomore year. The longtime standout converted in the paint in the middle of the 2nd quarter to reach the 1,000 point milestone. She'll have at least another month to add to that total (among other things), as she sits around the 1,100 mark currently.
- Gwen Carpenter (5'4" G, Mount Everett (MA) 2019) is the 14th girl from the 2016 EST summer league to eclipse the 1,000 point milestone, but she made her mark as the 1st to do so out of the Class of 2019 on January 19. Needing 11 points to hit the mark headed into a rivalry game against Mount Greylock, she converted on a layup in the middle of the 3rd quarter to hit quadruple digits. She proceeded to light the nets on fire, scoring 22 more in the remainder of regulation and overtime to finish with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in the game. She followed that up with a remarkable 49 point, 12 rebound, 6 assist, 9 steal performance that won't soon be forgotten. Carpenter currently has 1,123 career points and counting with two years remaining, and could've had more if a knee injury didn't cut her sophomore season a few games short.
- Jordan Hipwell (5'10" F, Ballston Spa 2017) added the 1,000 point individual milestone to a list of high school athletic accomplishments in their January 27 victory over Schenectady. She has long been known as a threat for her Scotties squad as a varsity member for half a decade. She scored her 1,000th on a layup in the middle of the 2nd quarter, halfway through a 14 point game in a blowout victory. Hipwell finished her high school career with 1,073 points.
- Allison Moreau (5'8" G, Sauquoit Valley 2019) quickly followed Carpenter and became the 2nd member of the Class of 2019 - and 16th overall from the 2016 EST summer league - to eclipse the 1,000 point mark, doing so on January 28. Already a standout on her varsity team since 8th grade, she needed 15 points to hit quadruple digits, and did so by hitting a free throw with 3:30 remaining in their game against Cooperstown. The skilled combo guard, adept at making plays for others as well, sits at 1,148 and counting with two varsity seasons upcoming.
- Lucy Tougas (5'11" G, Glens Falls 2017) reached the 1,000 point milestone in a most uncommon setting, and one that I'd be surprised if I ever see again. The stat stuffing, pass-first PG - who may also have 500+ rebounds and 500+ assists in her varsity career - notched her 1,000th point with 1:25 remaining in the 1st quarter on a putback. She was the first, but not the only to reach the milestone on this evening or even this quarter - in her own family, that is. More on that below. The 4 year varsity standout hit this mark despite not being a score-first player. After a great senior season that included being the Section II Class B tournament MVP while leading Glens Falls to a 2nd straight sectional title, she ended her HS career with 1,107 career points.
- Sophie Tougas (6'1" G, Glens Falls 2019) didn't waste much time in adding her name to the 1,000 point banner. With 17.1 seconds left in the 1st quarter - just 68 seconds after older sister Lucy hit quadruple digits - Sophie joined her by knocking down a three, a skill she's developed a great deal over the last two years. The silky smooth scorer with nearly unrivaled perimeter & post versatility will have quite a while to add to this number, and she currently has 1,134 points.
Other 2016 Empire State Takeover participants are nearing the 1,000 point milestone. Those names include:
- Lyndsey McCoy (5'5" G, Middleburgh 2017) - 984 career points
- Kenna Guynup (5'6" G, Beekmantown 2017) - 964 career points
- Rebekkah Dean (5'9" G, Mekeel Christian Academy 2018) - 958 career points
- Madison Little (5'9" G, Mount Anthony Union (VT) 2017) - 944 career points
Many players will list it as an individual goal. When someone is getting close, they know. Not only do they have the count going in their head, they're hearing about it often. Whether it's from teammates, classmates/teachers in the hall, or league coordinators tweeting about it (sorry), the buzz is all around.
Many of these athletes that participated in the 2016 Empire State Takeover summer invitational league & Upstate Elite Showcase fall event have either surpassed the 1,000 point plateau this year, already did so before last summer, or are rapidly approaching it now. A total of 17 girls have crossed the barrier, with 13 doing so this winter. A rapidly increasing number of players are quickly getting there. A quick rundown of these elite scorers:
* All totals are updated to the best of my knowledge through February 2 games *
- Nina Fedullo (5'11" F, Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose signee) hit the quadruple digit mark as a junior, in a season where she shattered Amsterdam's single game and career scoring marks along with reaching the 1,000 point plateau. With another strong senior year to add to a stellar career, she ended her high school career with exactly 1,500 points - 2nd in Amsterdam history (boys or girls) and the leading scorer in Amsterdam girls' history by over 550 points.
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G/F, Mohonasen 2017; Davidson signee) surpassed the 1,000 point mark in the middle of her junior season, just another milestone in a high school career that has seen her rewrite Mohonasen's record books in numerous statistical categories. She also set the Mohonasen school record for career points in her 3rd game this season, which previously was at 1,336. Saeeda finished her illustrious career with 1,691 points, and also exploded past the 1,000 rebound mark, where she finished with 1,204.
- Shiane Irwin (5'5" G, Poland 2017) hit the 1,000 point mark with a handful of games to spare in her junior season, and her offensive output has only grown from there. In a January 26 win over Herkimer, Shiane became her high school's all-time leading scorer on the girls' side. With a senior season that saw her produce a career high in per game output and another season averaging well over 20 points per game, the multi-sport standout finished off with 1,572 career varsity points.
- Olivia Marshall (5'11" F, Stockbridge Valley 2017) celebrated her 1,000th point over Christmas break her junior year, and her statistically phenomenal career has continued to stride forward. Along with dominating the stat sheet in other categories - finishing her career with 9 triple doubles and having a double-double in all but two games her senior year - she ended her high school career with 1,706 points.
- Caitlin Estes (5'11" G, Scotia-Glenville 2017; Adelphi commit) was the first to hit the 1,000 point plateau this winter, doing so in a December 2 game against Averill Park in their tournament. The senior has averaged double digits so far this season, pushing her current total near the 1,200 mark.
- Kelly Pine (5'11" F, Hoosick Falls 2017) added the 1,000 point milestone on a long list of successes in her 5 year varsity career in a December 20 game against rival Hoosic Valley. Pine left her own personal mark in a Hoosick Falls record book that is more Pine-dominated than a forest, and she finished her career with 1,328 varsity points to her name.
- Madison McCabe (5'4" G, AuSable Valley 2017), one of northern NY's most prolific scorers over the last couple years, hit the 1,000 point mark in a victory over Peru on December 27. With continued offensive production and a scoring average of nearly 20 PPG so far this year, she's approaching 1,150 career points.
- Brianna Laing (5'4" G, South Kortright 2017; Hartwick commit) also surpassed 1,000 points during Christmas tournament week, doing so in a tournament at Whitney Point on December 28. With continued strong production - and in South Kortright fashion, continued victories - she's approaching 1,100 points as of now.
- Kyra Oeffler (5'11" F, Heatly 2018), the lone first member of the 2018 class to make this list, got her 1,000th point in a way I may never see again - when her team pitched a 32 minute shutout. She hung 34 quick points to hit the 1,000 mark in what turned out to be a 69-0 victory over Doane Stuart on January 3. Her career point total sits at 1,213 with another year remaining.
- Danielle Caivana (5'2" G, Frankfort-Schuyler 2017; Cazenovia commit) is her school's most recent addition to the 1,000 point club, after having done so on January 6 in their win over Herkimer. With a high-octane senior year that saw her score 35 or more points on four different occasions, she ended her high school career with 1,297 points.
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G, Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport commit) added to her illustrious high school career by storming her way into the 1,000 point club in a victory over neighboring Johnstown on January 16. She came into the game needing only 5 points, and she hit that mark early en route to a 25 point game. She was one of Section II's most prolific scorers through her senior year, averaging 20.6 PPG, and ended her Fonda career with 1,209 points.
- Ally Crosby (5'10" F, Hammond 2018) etched her name as the newest member of the 1,000 point club on the same day as the aforementioned Taylor, doing it just over an hour later on January 16. A layup in the 3rd quarter of her team's win over St. Lawrence pushed her into quadruple digits. A prolific scorer and rebounder, she's incredibly become a member of the 1,000 point/1,000 rebound club with 1.5 seasons remaining in her varsity career, as she surpassed 1,000 rebounds in a game just before Christmas. She's continuing major production among Section X competition, and she's approaching the 1,100 mark.
- CeCe Mayo (5'9" G, Shaker 2017; Army West Point commit) became one of the not-as-common members of the 1,000 point club from the Class AA ranks on January 19, just the latest accomplishment of a decorated tenure at Shaker that included seeing her become the first member of the Class of 2017 to commit to a school, way back at the end of her sophomore year. The longtime standout converted in the paint in the middle of the 2nd quarter to reach the 1,000 point milestone. She'll have at least another month to add to that total (among other things), as she sits around the 1,100 mark currently.
- Gwen Carpenter (5'4" G, Mount Everett (MA) 2019) is the 14th girl from the 2016 EST summer league to eclipse the 1,000 point milestone, but she made her mark as the 1st to do so out of the Class of 2019 on January 19. Needing 11 points to hit the mark headed into a rivalry game against Mount Greylock, she converted on a layup in the middle of the 3rd quarter to hit quadruple digits. She proceeded to light the nets on fire, scoring 22 more in the remainder of regulation and overtime to finish with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in the game. She followed that up with a remarkable 49 point, 12 rebound, 6 assist, 9 steal performance that won't soon be forgotten. Carpenter currently has 1,123 career points and counting with two years remaining, and could've had more if a knee injury didn't cut her sophomore season a few games short.
- Jordan Hipwell (5'10" F, Ballston Spa 2017) added the 1,000 point individual milestone to a list of high school athletic accomplishments in their January 27 victory over Schenectady. She has long been known as a threat for her Scotties squad as a varsity member for half a decade. She scored her 1,000th on a layup in the middle of the 2nd quarter, halfway through a 14 point game in a blowout victory. Hipwell finished her high school career with 1,073 points.
- Allison Moreau (5'8" G, Sauquoit Valley 2019) quickly followed Carpenter and became the 2nd member of the Class of 2019 - and 16th overall from the 2016 EST summer league - to eclipse the 1,000 point mark, doing so on January 28. Already a standout on her varsity team since 8th grade, she needed 15 points to hit quadruple digits, and did so by hitting a free throw with 3:30 remaining in their game against Cooperstown. The skilled combo guard, adept at making plays for others as well, sits at 1,148 and counting with two varsity seasons upcoming.
- Lucy Tougas (5'11" G, Glens Falls 2017) reached the 1,000 point milestone in a most uncommon setting, and one that I'd be surprised if I ever see again. The stat stuffing, pass-first PG - who may also have 500+ rebounds and 500+ assists in her varsity career - notched her 1,000th point with 1:25 remaining in the 1st quarter on a putback. She was the first, but not the only to reach the milestone on this evening or even this quarter - in her own family, that is. More on that below. The 4 year varsity standout hit this mark despite not being a score-first player. After a great senior season that included being the Section II Class B tournament MVP while leading Glens Falls to a 2nd straight sectional title, she ended her HS career with 1,107 career points.
- Sophie Tougas (6'1" G, Glens Falls 2019) didn't waste much time in adding her name to the 1,000 point banner. With 17.1 seconds left in the 1st quarter - just 68 seconds after older sister Lucy hit quadruple digits - Sophie joined her by knocking down a three, a skill she's developed a great deal over the last two years. The silky smooth scorer with nearly unrivaled perimeter & post versatility will have quite a while to add to this number, and she currently has 1,134 points.
Other 2016 Empire State Takeover participants are nearing the 1,000 point milestone. Those names include:
- Lyndsey McCoy (5'5" G, Middleburgh 2017) - 984 career points
- Kenna Guynup (5'6" G, Beekmantown 2017) - 964 career points
- Rebekkah Dean (5'9" G, Mekeel Christian Academy 2018) - 958 career points
- Madison Little (5'9" G, Mount Anthony Union (VT) 2017) - 944 career points
The Stat Sheet: 1/9-1/11
2017 is upon is, and along with that comes the midway point of high school basketball season. It's been a somewhat light week on the schedule so far, but many that participated in the 2016 EST Girls' Invitational Summer League & Upstate Elite Showcase fall event have put up some numbers without me giving them the appropriate Twitter love, so
here's a quick highlight of how some ESTers have done this week!
* Friendly reminder that I am not conventional sports media. This list only includes those that participated in the 2016 EST summer league, Upstate Elite Showcase in October, or both. If you don't see your/your player/your daughter's name on the list and are wondering why; if they didn't participate in either of those, there's your answer! Please refer to the 'Contact Us' section of the website with any questions about upcoming 2017 events.
Section 2
- Lucy Tougas (5'11" G, Glens Falls 2017) has been showing heart throughout the season playing through an injury, and had her strongest statistical game of her senior campaign to date to show for it Monday. She finished with game highs of 20 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 blocks in a 61-32 victory over Gloversville. Also in the win, Sophie Tougas (6'1" G, Glens Falls 2019) added 16 points with 12 coming from behind the arc.
- Nina Fedullo (5'11" F, Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose commit) pumped in a game high of 20 points with 6 rebounds in a 50-45 victory over Hudson Falls Monday.
- Caitlin Estes (5'11" G, Scotia-Glenville 2017; Adelphi commit) dropped a game high 22 points Monday in a 52-34 W over Schuylerville.
- Two Bishop Gibbons players that participated in the fall event finished in double digits to lead the way for their Monday victory. Sarah Malinowski (5'11" F, Bishop Gibbons 2019) led all scorers with 17 points, and Abby Kienzle (5'4" G, Bishop Gibbons 2019) added 11 in the 50-31 victory. On Wednesday, Kienzle also contributed a team high 15 points in their 47-45 loss to Canajoharie.
- Grace Heeps (5'11" G, Columbia 2019) and Lexi VanVorst (5'6" G, Columbia 2019) rewrote the Columbia record books and were a driving force behind the team breaking a record as a whole in a blowout W Tuesday night. Heeps had a game high 24 points with VanVorst adding 18, with each knocking down 6 threes - breaking & tying for an individual school record - in their 87-26 W over Mohonasen. Columbia knocked down 17 threes as a team, also setting a new school mark.
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G/F, Mohonasen 2017; Davidson commit), fresh off Tuesday's announcement of her being a McDonald's All-American nominee, finished with a team high 13 points in defeat.
- Stephanie Jankovic (5'6" G, Averill Park 2018) contributed a game high 16 points in her team's 74-43 dismantling of Guilderland Tuesday.
- Alexandra Tudor (5'11" G, Shenendehowa 2018), Cameron Tooley (5'7" G, Shenendehowa 2018), and Cat Almeida (6'4" F, Shenendehowa 2019) continued their consistently strong production by contributing double figures in their blowout W over Schenectady Tuesday. Tudor led all scorers with 16, Tooley added 14, and Almeida finished with 13 on the night.
- Madison Graber (5'10" G, Schalmont 2018) paced the Sabres with 14 points in their loss to Catholic Central Tuesday.
- Dolly Cairns (5'6" G, Saratoga Springs 2020) had a game and career-high 32 points on Tuesday night, including 5 threes, in a 71-67 defeat to Albany. Kerry Flaherty (5'8" G, Saratoga Springs 2019) added 13 points.
- Tara Sager (6'4" F, Ichabod Crane 2017; Florida Southern commit) messed around & got a triple-double Tuesday, leading the way with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks in a 34-30 victory over Holy Names.
- Kelly Pine (5'11" F, Hoosick Falls 2017) led her Panthers squad with 16 points in a 65-36 victory over Saratoga Catholic on Tuesday night.
- Jordan Hipwell (5'10" F, Ballston Spa 2017) finished with a team high 19 points Tuesday in a 66-53 loss to Colonie.
- Lyndsey McCoy (5'5" G, Middleburgh 2017; Alfred commit), the day after committing to Division III Alfred University, led all scorers with 21 points in limited action in a 57-36 W over Northville. Bre Palmatier (5'8" G, Middleburgh 2018) also contributed double digits in the victory on a light night for the starters Wednesday, finishing with 15.
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G, Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport commit) led all scorers with 21 points Wednesday night in a 58-31 W over Duanesburg. The 21 moves her career point total to 974 with a game at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Friday and home against Johnstown Monday at 4:30.
Section 3
- Allison Moreau (5'9" G, Sauquoit Valley 2019) pumped in a game high 30 points - her 2nd 30+ point game in as many weeks - in their 61-47 victory over Frankfort-Schuyler Monday. 21 of those came after halftime. With a recent scoring outburst which has seen her average 26 PPG over the last 5 games, she's now sitting at 934 career points.
- In Monday's 61-47 defeat to Sauquoit, Danielle Caivana (5'2" G, Frankfort-Schuyler 2017) - one of the section's leading scorers & the section's leader in threes made - finished with a team high 29 points, with 21 coming from beyond the arc.
- Sophie Wittenbeck (5'5" G, Waterville 2018) finished with a team high 17 points on Monday in a 59-50 victory over Poland.
- In Poland's 59-50 loss to Waterville Monday, Shiane Irwin (5'5" G, Poland 2017) got it going early and led all scorers with 28 points.
- Jenna Zimmerman (6'2" G/F, South Jefferson 2018) had a big statistical showing Monday, finishing with a game high 18 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 blocks in their 59-35 victory over Beaver River.
- Sara Field (6'3" F, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill 2017) finished with 13 points in a 59-58 W over Marcellus Wednesday.
- In Marcellus' 59-58 loss to VVS Wednesday, Liz White (5'6" G, Marcellus 2017) finished with a team high 16 points and 9 assists.
- Kylee Rosbrook (6'0" F, General Brown 2018) finished with a game high 19 points Wednesday in their 61-11 victory over South Lewis.
Section 4
- Abi Selfridge (5'7" G/F, Bainbridge-Guilford 2019) pumped in a game high 25 points, with 11 coming in the 2nd quarter, along with 11 rebounds in their 57-37 victory Monday.
- Haley Steenland (5'2" G, Stamford 2018) dropped a game high 26 points Monday in her team's 58-36 victory over Deposit.
- Hanna Strawn (5'4" G, Seton Catholic 2018) saved her best 8 minutes for last, where she had 8 of her game high 22 in their 78-67 W over Chenango Forks.
Section 9
- Brianna Rozzi (5'7" G, Highland 2019) finished with a team high 21 points in a 58-41 defeat to Red Hook Wednesday.
North Country
- Ally Crosby (5'10" F, Hammond 2018) had a game high 22 points and 18 rebounds on Wednesday night in their 57-34 victory over Edwards-Knox.
- Brooke Bjelko (6'3" F, Beekmantown 2017; Bryant commit) led all scorers with 22 points in their 68-60 W over Moriah Wednesday.
- Madison McCabe (5'4" G, AuSable Valley 2017) pumped in a game high 19 points Wednesday in their 71-30 dispatching of Saranac Lake.
- Katelyn Flanagan (5'5" G, Canton 2018) led all scorers with 14 points in her team's 69-52 W over Ogdensburg Wednesday.
Massachusetts
- Lauraine Joensen (6'2" F, Northampton 2017; Canisius commit) dropped a game high 21 points in Tuesday's 65-37 victory over Chicopee.
* Friendly reminder that I am not conventional sports media. This list only includes those that participated in the 2016 EST summer league, Upstate Elite Showcase in October, or both. If you don't see your/your player/your daughter's name on the list and are wondering why; if they didn't participate in either of those, there's your answer! Please refer to the 'Contact Us' section of the website with any questions about upcoming 2017 events.
Section 2
- Lucy Tougas (5'11" G, Glens Falls 2017) has been showing heart throughout the season playing through an injury, and had her strongest statistical game of her senior campaign to date to show for it Monday. She finished with game highs of 20 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 blocks in a 61-32 victory over Gloversville. Also in the win, Sophie Tougas (6'1" G, Glens Falls 2019) added 16 points with 12 coming from behind the arc.
- Nina Fedullo (5'11" F, Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose commit) pumped in a game high of 20 points with 6 rebounds in a 50-45 victory over Hudson Falls Monday.
- Caitlin Estes (5'11" G, Scotia-Glenville 2017; Adelphi commit) dropped a game high 22 points Monday in a 52-34 W over Schuylerville.
- Two Bishop Gibbons players that participated in the fall event finished in double digits to lead the way for their Monday victory. Sarah Malinowski (5'11" F, Bishop Gibbons 2019) led all scorers with 17 points, and Abby Kienzle (5'4" G, Bishop Gibbons 2019) added 11 in the 50-31 victory. On Wednesday, Kienzle also contributed a team high 15 points in their 47-45 loss to Canajoharie.
- Grace Heeps (5'11" G, Columbia 2019) and Lexi VanVorst (5'6" G, Columbia 2019) rewrote the Columbia record books and were a driving force behind the team breaking a record as a whole in a blowout W Tuesday night. Heeps had a game high 24 points with VanVorst adding 18, with each knocking down 6 threes - breaking & tying for an individual school record - in their 87-26 W over Mohonasen. Columbia knocked down 17 threes as a team, also setting a new school mark.
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G/F, Mohonasen 2017; Davidson commit), fresh off Tuesday's announcement of her being a McDonald's All-American nominee, finished with a team high 13 points in defeat.
- Stephanie Jankovic (5'6" G, Averill Park 2018) contributed a game high 16 points in her team's 74-43 dismantling of Guilderland Tuesday.
- Alexandra Tudor (5'11" G, Shenendehowa 2018), Cameron Tooley (5'7" G, Shenendehowa 2018), and Cat Almeida (6'4" F, Shenendehowa 2019) continued their consistently strong production by contributing double figures in their blowout W over Schenectady Tuesday. Tudor led all scorers with 16, Tooley added 14, and Almeida finished with 13 on the night.
- Madison Graber (5'10" G, Schalmont 2018) paced the Sabres with 14 points in their loss to Catholic Central Tuesday.
- Dolly Cairns (5'6" G, Saratoga Springs 2020) had a game and career-high 32 points on Tuesday night, including 5 threes, in a 71-67 defeat to Albany. Kerry Flaherty (5'8" G, Saratoga Springs 2019) added 13 points.
- Tara Sager (6'4" F, Ichabod Crane 2017; Florida Southern commit) messed around & got a triple-double Tuesday, leading the way with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks in a 34-30 victory over Holy Names.
- Kelly Pine (5'11" F, Hoosick Falls 2017) led her Panthers squad with 16 points in a 65-36 victory over Saratoga Catholic on Tuesday night.
- Jordan Hipwell (5'10" F, Ballston Spa 2017) finished with a team high 19 points Tuesday in a 66-53 loss to Colonie.
- Lyndsey McCoy (5'5" G, Middleburgh 2017; Alfred commit), the day after committing to Division III Alfred University, led all scorers with 21 points in limited action in a 57-36 W over Northville. Bre Palmatier (5'8" G, Middleburgh 2018) also contributed double digits in the victory on a light night for the starters Wednesday, finishing with 15.
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G, Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport commit) led all scorers with 21 points Wednesday night in a 58-31 W over Duanesburg. The 21 moves her career point total to 974 with a game at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Friday and home against Johnstown Monday at 4:30.
Section 3
- Allison Moreau (5'9" G, Sauquoit Valley 2019) pumped in a game high 30 points - her 2nd 30+ point game in as many weeks - in their 61-47 victory over Frankfort-Schuyler Monday. 21 of those came after halftime. With a recent scoring outburst which has seen her average 26 PPG over the last 5 games, she's now sitting at 934 career points.
- In Monday's 61-47 defeat to Sauquoit, Danielle Caivana (5'2" G, Frankfort-Schuyler 2017) - one of the section's leading scorers & the section's leader in threes made - finished with a team high 29 points, with 21 coming from beyond the arc.
- Sophie Wittenbeck (5'5" G, Waterville 2018) finished with a team high 17 points on Monday in a 59-50 victory over Poland.
- In Poland's 59-50 loss to Waterville Monday, Shiane Irwin (5'5" G, Poland 2017) got it going early and led all scorers with 28 points.
- Jenna Zimmerman (6'2" G/F, South Jefferson 2018) had a big statistical showing Monday, finishing with a game high 18 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 blocks in their 59-35 victory over Beaver River.
- Sara Field (6'3" F, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill 2017) finished with 13 points in a 59-58 W over Marcellus Wednesday.
- In Marcellus' 59-58 loss to VVS Wednesday, Liz White (5'6" G, Marcellus 2017) finished with a team high 16 points and 9 assists.
- Kylee Rosbrook (6'0" F, General Brown 2018) finished with a game high 19 points Wednesday in their 61-11 victory over South Lewis.
Section 4
- Abi Selfridge (5'7" G/F, Bainbridge-Guilford 2019) pumped in a game high 25 points, with 11 coming in the 2nd quarter, along with 11 rebounds in their 57-37 victory Monday.
- Haley Steenland (5'2" G, Stamford 2018) dropped a game high 26 points Monday in her team's 58-36 victory over Deposit.
- Hanna Strawn (5'4" G, Seton Catholic 2018) saved her best 8 minutes for last, where she had 8 of her game high 22 in their 78-67 W over Chenango Forks.
Section 9
- Brianna Rozzi (5'7" G, Highland 2019) finished with a team high 21 points in a 58-41 defeat to Red Hook Wednesday.
North Country
- Ally Crosby (5'10" F, Hammond 2018) had a game high 22 points and 18 rebounds on Wednesday night in their 57-34 victory over Edwards-Knox.
- Brooke Bjelko (6'3" F, Beekmantown 2017; Bryant commit) led all scorers with 22 points in their 68-60 W over Moriah Wednesday.
- Madison McCabe (5'4" G, AuSable Valley 2017) pumped in a game high 19 points Wednesday in their 71-30 dispatching of Saranac Lake.
- Katelyn Flanagan (5'5" G, Canton 2018) led all scorers with 14 points in her team's 69-52 W over Ogdensburg Wednesday.
Massachusetts
- Lauraine Joensen (6'2" F, Northampton 2017; Canisius commit) dropped a game high 21 points in Tuesday's 65-37 victory over Chicopee.
Sunday, December 25, 2016
The Stat Sheet: Pre-Christmas Week
In a relatively busy week leading up to the holiday season, many girls that participated in EST in 2016 were in a giving mood. In particular, they got their Santa Claus on and gave their opposition buckets. Some big numbers to go around along with some milestones, so here's a quick highlight of how some ESTers did this week! First, some headlines:
* Friendly reminder that I am not conventional sports media. This list only includes those that participated in the 2016 EST summer league, Upstate Elite Showcase in October, or both. If you don't see your/your player/your daughter's name on the list and are wondering why; if they didn't participate in either of those, there's your answer! Please refer to the 'Contact Us' section of the website with any questions about upcoming 2017 events.
- First off, we had a 1,000 point barrier crossed this week. Congratulations to Kelly Pine, a senior at Hoosick Falls, who did so on Tuesday in a defensive battle vs. rival Hoosic Valley. The 5th year varsity player, and the latest in a long line of standout Pine athletes at HF, spends her holiday break on the court with 3 games in a 4 day stretch.
- There are numerous players quickly approaching the 1,000 point mark that should hit it over the next few weeks. No one, however, is closer than Brianna Laing. The senior guard at South Kortright, committed to play basketball at Hartwick next year, enters the Whitney Point tournament this week sitting at 995 points.
- Those 1,000 point marks get hit from time to time. On top of the numerous girls close to it now, a pair have crossed it this season to date. However, the 1,000 rebound mark is something much more rarely achieved. Props to Ally Crosby, a junior at Hammond, who powered through that number in a 60-41 win at Ogdensburg Friday to capture their tournament title. She entered the game at 996, and had already grabbed her 4th board with 2:30 left in the 1st quarter. On top of the rebounding total, she accrued a game high 20 points, and she's approaching 900 of those for her career. She earned an all-tournament team selection for her performance.
- If you know me, you know there's nothing I love more than triple-doubles. So it should come as no surprise that I was beaming when I saw a pair of triple-doubles come across the wire this week from girls that participated in EST. It started on Wednesday, when Olivia Marshall, a senior at Stockbridge Valley, contributed game highs of 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks (along with 3 assists & 4 steals) in a 62-32 W. That was followed up on Thursday by Columbia sophomore Grace Heeps, who pumped in 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists (with 4 steals) in an 80-50 victory. This isn't the first rodeo for either. Heeps also had a triple-double last winter as a freshman; this was Marshall's 6th documented triple-double (5 coming with points/rebounds/blocks) dating back to her freshman year.
- Someone, guard Har Dolla Sign! Gloversville sophomore Harmony Philo went off in both of her team's games this week, leading them to league victories. She pumped in 24 points on Monday in a 64-40 W, then followed it with the high scoring performance of the week for any girl that participated in EST, 31 points, in a 50-42 W. She hit for 23 of those 31 in the 1st half against Hudson Falls, and she shot 14/15 from the line between the two games. Known as a long-range bombardier, she's been showing all year for the 4-2 Dragons that she's developed into much more than just a shooter.
Now, the top 10 scoring performances by those who participated in 2016 EST events:
1.) Harmony Philo (5'9" G, Gloversville 2019), as mentioned above, dropped a game high 31 points - 23 in the 1st half - in a 50-42 W over Hudson Falls Thursday. She also added 24 points, another game high, in a 64-40 W over Johnstown Monday.
2.) Liz White (5'6" G, Marcellus 2017) had herself a week as well, all starting with a 30 point, 7 assist, 6 steal night on Monday in a 71-38 victory. She also contributed a team high 17 points, along with 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals, in a 45-43 victory Thursday.
3.) Ava Fitzmaurice (5'7" G, Greenville 2018) dropped 27 points, which tied for a game high, in a 51-44 victory Thursday. 12 of the 27 points came from behind the arc.
4.) Olivia Marshall (5'11" F, Stockbridge Valley 2017), in the game mentioned above, dropped a game high 26 points while also contributing 11 rebounds, 10 blocks, 3 assists, and 4 steals to register a triple-double in a 62-32 victory.
(This was the week of the 23 point games; numbers 5-10 will all include a 23 point performance)
5.) Ally Crosby (5'10" F, Hammond 2018) started off her 3 game week by dropping a game high 23 points w/ 13 rebounds Tuesday in an 89-17 W. She followed it up with 11 points Thursday in a 35-33 victory, and finished off with a game high 20 points/14 rebounds - collecting her 1,000th career rebound in the process - in a 60-41 W Friday.
6.) Madison McCabe (5'5" G, AuSable Valley 2017) dropped a game high 23 points - 15 coming from beyond the arc - in a 60-36 W Monday, and followed it up with another game high of 19 points Thursday in a 62-29 W.
7.) Sophie Tougas (6'1" G, Glens Falls 2019) contributed a game high 23 points in the 2nd of her 3 game week, a 47-36 W over Queensbury Thursday. She also had 11 points in a 60-39 W Monday, and pumped in a team high 19 points w/ 9 rebounds in a 42-39 W over Troy Friday.
8.) Nerea Brajac (5'7" G, Cohoes 2017; Georgian Court commit) pumped in a game high 23 points, shooting 8/9 from the free throw line, in a 51-41 W Thursday. She also contributed 14 points in a 45-30 W Tuesday.
9.) Sophie Wittenbeck (5'5" G, Waterville 2018) got it going with a game high 23 points Friday in a 54-43 victory over Sherburne-Earlville. She also scored 14 points, which tied for a game high, in a 72-24 W Tuesday.
10.) Madison Little (5'9" G, Mount Anthony Union (VT) 2017) dropped a game high 23 points in their only game of the week, a 66-44 victory on the road over Pittsfield. She also added 7 rebounds.
Others that had 20 point games over the week include:
- Lauraine Joensen (6'2" G/F, Northampton (MA) 2017; Canisius commit) (22 points Tuesday)
- Brianna Rozzi (5'7" G, Highland 2019) (22 points Tuesday)
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G, Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport commit) (22 points Wednesday)
- Kylee Rosbrook (6'0" F, General Brown 2018) (22 points Friday)
- Giuliana Pritchard (5'10" G/F, Amsterdam 2018) (21 points Monday)
- Bridget Whelan (5'6" G, Albany 2018) (21 points Tuesday)
- Emma Carter (5'10" G/F, Mount Abraham Union (VT)) (21 points Tuesday)
- Cameron Tooley (5'7" G, Shenendehowa 2018) (21 points Wednesday)
- Allie Pacatte (5'3" G, Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) (20 points Tuesday)
- Dolly Cairns (5'7" G, Saratoga Springs 2020) (20 points Tuesday)
- Gwen Carpenter (5'4" G, Mount Everett (MA) 2019) (20 points Wednesday)
- Sam Dayter (5'8" G, Cohoes 2018) (20 points Thursday)
* Friendly reminder that I am not conventional sports media. This list only includes those that participated in the 2016 EST summer league, Upstate Elite Showcase in October, or both. If you don't see your/your player/your daughter's name on the list and are wondering why; if they didn't participate in either of those, there's your answer! Please refer to the 'Contact Us' section of the website with any questions about upcoming 2017 events.
- First off, we had a 1,000 point barrier crossed this week. Congratulations to Kelly Pine, a senior at Hoosick Falls, who did so on Tuesday in a defensive battle vs. rival Hoosic Valley. The 5th year varsity player, and the latest in a long line of standout Pine athletes at HF, spends her holiday break on the court with 3 games in a 4 day stretch.
- There are numerous players quickly approaching the 1,000 point mark that should hit it over the next few weeks. No one, however, is closer than Brianna Laing. The senior guard at South Kortright, committed to play basketball at Hartwick next year, enters the Whitney Point tournament this week sitting at 995 points.
- Those 1,000 point marks get hit from time to time. On top of the numerous girls close to it now, a pair have crossed it this season to date. However, the 1,000 rebound mark is something much more rarely achieved. Props to Ally Crosby, a junior at Hammond, who powered through that number in a 60-41 win at Ogdensburg Friday to capture their tournament title. She entered the game at 996, and had already grabbed her 4th board with 2:30 left in the 1st quarter. On top of the rebounding total, she accrued a game high 20 points, and she's approaching 900 of those for her career. She earned an all-tournament team selection for her performance.
- If you know me, you know there's nothing I love more than triple-doubles. So it should come as no surprise that I was beaming when I saw a pair of triple-doubles come across the wire this week from girls that participated in EST. It started on Wednesday, when Olivia Marshall, a senior at Stockbridge Valley, contributed game highs of 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 blocks (along with 3 assists & 4 steals) in a 62-32 W. That was followed up on Thursday by Columbia sophomore Grace Heeps, who pumped in 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists (with 4 steals) in an 80-50 victory. This isn't the first rodeo for either. Heeps also had a triple-double last winter as a freshman; this was Marshall's 6th documented triple-double (5 coming with points/rebounds/blocks) dating back to her freshman year.
- Someone, guard Har Dolla Sign! Gloversville sophomore Harmony Philo went off in both of her team's games this week, leading them to league victories. She pumped in 24 points on Monday in a 64-40 W, then followed it with the high scoring performance of the week for any girl that participated in EST, 31 points, in a 50-42 W. She hit for 23 of those 31 in the 1st half against Hudson Falls, and she shot 14/15 from the line between the two games. Known as a long-range bombardier, she's been showing all year for the 4-2 Dragons that she's developed into much more than just a shooter.
Now, the top 10 scoring performances by those who participated in 2016 EST events:
1.) Harmony Philo (5'9" G, Gloversville 2019), as mentioned above, dropped a game high 31 points - 23 in the 1st half - in a 50-42 W over Hudson Falls Thursday. She also added 24 points, another game high, in a 64-40 W over Johnstown Monday.
2.) Liz White (5'6" G, Marcellus 2017) had herself a week as well, all starting with a 30 point, 7 assist, 6 steal night on Monday in a 71-38 victory. She also contributed a team high 17 points, along with 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals, in a 45-43 victory Thursday.
3.) Ava Fitzmaurice (5'7" G, Greenville 2018) dropped 27 points, which tied for a game high, in a 51-44 victory Thursday. 12 of the 27 points came from behind the arc.
4.) Olivia Marshall (5'11" F, Stockbridge Valley 2017), in the game mentioned above, dropped a game high 26 points while also contributing 11 rebounds, 10 blocks, 3 assists, and 4 steals to register a triple-double in a 62-32 victory.
(This was the week of the 23 point games; numbers 5-10 will all include a 23 point performance)
5.) Ally Crosby (5'10" F, Hammond 2018) started off her 3 game week by dropping a game high 23 points w/ 13 rebounds Tuesday in an 89-17 W. She followed it up with 11 points Thursday in a 35-33 victory, and finished off with a game high 20 points/14 rebounds - collecting her 1,000th career rebound in the process - in a 60-41 W Friday.
6.) Madison McCabe (5'5" G, AuSable Valley 2017) dropped a game high 23 points - 15 coming from beyond the arc - in a 60-36 W Monday, and followed it up with another game high of 19 points Thursday in a 62-29 W.
7.) Sophie Tougas (6'1" G, Glens Falls 2019) contributed a game high 23 points in the 2nd of her 3 game week, a 47-36 W over Queensbury Thursday. She also had 11 points in a 60-39 W Monday, and pumped in a team high 19 points w/ 9 rebounds in a 42-39 W over Troy Friday.
8.) Nerea Brajac (5'7" G, Cohoes 2017; Georgian Court commit) pumped in a game high 23 points, shooting 8/9 from the free throw line, in a 51-41 W Thursday. She also contributed 14 points in a 45-30 W Tuesday.
9.) Sophie Wittenbeck (5'5" G, Waterville 2018) got it going with a game high 23 points Friday in a 54-43 victory over Sherburne-Earlville. She also scored 14 points, which tied for a game high, in a 72-24 W Tuesday.
10.) Madison Little (5'9" G, Mount Anthony Union (VT) 2017) dropped a game high 23 points in their only game of the week, a 66-44 victory on the road over Pittsfield. She also added 7 rebounds.
Others that had 20 point games over the week include:
- Lauraine Joensen (6'2" G/F, Northampton (MA) 2017; Canisius commit) (22 points Tuesday)
- Brianna Rozzi (5'7" G, Highland 2019) (22 points Tuesday)
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G, Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport commit) (22 points Wednesday)
- Kylee Rosbrook (6'0" F, General Brown 2018) (22 points Friday)
- Giuliana Pritchard (5'10" G/F, Amsterdam 2018) (21 points Monday)
- Bridget Whelan (5'6" G, Albany 2018) (21 points Tuesday)
- Emma Carter (5'10" G/F, Mount Abraham Union (VT)) (21 points Tuesday)
- Cameron Tooley (5'7" G, Shenendehowa 2018) (21 points Wednesday)
- Allie Pacatte (5'3" G, Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) (20 points Tuesday)
- Dolly Cairns (5'7" G, Saratoga Springs 2020) (20 points Tuesday)
- Gwen Carpenter (5'4" G, Mount Everett (MA) 2019) (20 points Wednesday)
- Sam Dayter (5'8" G, Cohoes 2018) (20 points Thursday)
Saturday, December 17, 2016
The Stat Sheet: December 16
Friday night, as always, was quite a busy one. This is especially true for girls that
participated in 2016 EST events. Many of these regional standouts put up
some big numbers for their teams, many coming in wins. Because I didn't blow up your Twitter timelines with the updates, I felt compelled to do an
individual blog post. Here's a rundown of many 2016 ESTers, listed by
section, and how they did Tuesday!
* Friendly reminder that I am not conventional sports media. This list only includes those that participated in the 2016 EST summer league, Upstate Elite Showcase in October, or both. If you don't see your/your player/your daughter's name on the list and are wondering why; if they didn't participate in either of those, there's your answer! Please refer to the 'Contact Us' section of the website with any questions about upcoming 2017 events.
Section 2
- Nerea Brajac (5'7" G, Cohoes 2017; Georgian Court commit) pumped in a game and season high 30 points, knocking down 11 of 13 free throw attempts, in a 62-55 victory over Schalmont. In the win, Sam Dayter (5'8" G, Cohoes 2018) added 15 points.
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G, Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport commit) finished with a game and season high 30 points, with 20 coming in the first half, in a 75-38 W over Fort Plain.
- Dolly Cairns (5'6" G, Saratoga Springs 2020) dropped a game high 26 points, with 14 coming from the free throw line (in 16 attempts), in a 65-53 victory over Colonie. Kerry Flaherty (5'8" G, Saratoga Springs 2019) added 23 points, with 15 coming from behind the 3 point line.
- Lyndsey McCoy (5'5" G, Middleburgh 2017) pumped in a game high 22 points, and added 7 rebounds & 7 assists, in their 48-47 overtime loss to Mekeel Christian. Bre Palmatier (5'8" G, Middleburgh 2018) added 15 points in the loss.
- Jordan Hipwell (5'10" F, Ballston Spa 2017) dropped a game high 22 points in the Scotties' 63-37 loss to Albany.
- Cameron Tooley (5'7" G, Shenendehowa 2018) finished with game highs of 19 points & 10 assists in their 83-33 W over Guilderland. Alexandra Tudor (5'11" G, Shenendehowa 2018) added 16 points in the victory.
- Rebekkah Dean (5'9" G/F, Mekeel Christian Academy 2018) finished with a team high 18 points in their 48-47 overtime W over Middleburgh.
- Kelly Pine (6'0" F, Hoosick Falls 2017) finished with 17 points, which tied for the game high, in their 52-45 W over Greenwich.
- Madison Graber (5'10" G/F, Schalmont 2018) contributed a team high 17 points in her team's 62-55 loss to Cohoes. Paige Brinkman (6'0" G/F, Schalmont 2018) added 14 points in defeat.
- CeCe Mayo (5'10" G/F, Shaker 2017; Army commit) finished with a game high 15 points in their 52-40 W over Bethlehem. Shyla Sanford (5'8" G, Shaker 2018) and Lexi DeBeatham (5'6" G, Shaker 2018) joined her in double digits, adding 12 and 10 points, respectively.
- Olivia Baumann (5'11" G, Guilderland 2017; St. John Fisher commit) contributed a team high 15 points in their 83-33 L to Shenendehowa.
- Kyra Oeffler (5'10" F, Heatly 2018) finished with a game high 14 points in a low-scoring affair, 29-21 victory over Bishop Maginn.
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G, Mohonasen 2017; Davidson commit) finished with a team high 14 points in her team's 50-30 loss to Troy.
- Maggie Kirby (5'10" G, Bethlehem 2018) tied for the team high with 13 points in their 52-40 L to Shaker.
- Mallory Wood (5'11" G/F, Averill Park 2018), EmmaLee Morgan (6'1" G/F, Averill Park 2019), Bridget Whelan (5'6" G, Albany 2018), and Grace Heeps (5'11" G, Columbia 2019) all finished with 11 points in victories in their respective games; AP 86-21 over Schenectady, Albany 63-37 over Ballston Spa, and Columbia 53-34 over Niskayuna.
- Ava Fitzmaurice (5'8" G, Greenville 2018) and Tara Sager (6'4" F, Ichabod Crane 2017; Florida Southern commit) finished with team highs of 11 points in defeat; Greenville 74-38 to Hudson, and ICC 47-44 to Ravena.
- Allie Pacatte (5'3" G, Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) finished with 10 points in a 47-41 L to Holy Names.
Section 3
- Danielle Caivana (5'2" G, Frankfort-Schuyler 2017) was the high scorer among ESTers, both in Section 3 and across the board, with a game high 31 points in their 55-54 loss to Little Falls. She added 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and knocked down 6 threes.
- Brooke Jarvis (5'10" G/F, Christian Brothers Academy 2020) had a massive 17 point 1st quarter, and finished with a game high 19 in their 49-35 victory over Cicero-North Syracuse - CNS' first loss in Section III in nearly 3 years.
- Shiane Irwin (5'5" G, Poland 2017) had a game high 17 points in their 62-34 W over Hamilton.
- Julie Ford (6'1" F, Cooperstown 2018) finished with a game high 16 points in a second consecutive limited-action blowout, this one 63-35 over Dolgeville.
- Allison Moreau (5'9" G, Sauquoit Valley 2019) contributed 15 points in a 53-47 loss to rival Waterville.
- Jenna Zimmerman (6'2" G, South Jefferson 2018), in the game that I attended last night, contributed 14 points, 15 rebounds, and was recorded for 5 blocks in their 48-31 victory over Indian River.
- Sophie Wittenbeck (5'5" G, Waterville 2018) and Kaia Henderson (5'4" G, New Hartford 2022) each finished with 11 points in victories; Waterville 53-47 over Sauquoit, New Hartford 53-28 over Corcoran.
- Belle Kranbuhl (6'1" G/F, Adirondack 2020) and Sara Field (6'3" F, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill 2017) each contributed 11 points in defeats; Adirondack 52-47 to Holland Patent, VVS 54-49 to Utica Proctor. Kranbuhl also had 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks; Field added 10 boards and 4 blocks.
- Namir Davis (5'2" G, Utica Proctor 2018) didn't light up the box score, but she filled out the stat sheet in a 54-49 W over VVS. She chipped in 5 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals.
Section 4
- Haley Steenland (5'2" G, Stamford 2018) contributed 15 points in limited minutes in a blowout W over Roxbury.
- Brianna Laing (5'3" G, South Kortright 2017; Hartwick commit), much like the aforementioned Steenland, got hers in limited action - 14 points in a 76-14 victory.
- Addy Sackett (5'7" G, Delaware Academy 2017; SUNY Plattsburgh commit) contributed a team high 13 points in their 52-24 W over Greene. Logan Bruce (5'5" G, Delaware Academy 2018) added 11 points, 6 assists, and 7 steals in the victory.
- Hanna Strawn (5'4" G, Seton Catholic 2018) finished with 12 points in a 48-44 loss to Susquehanna Valley.
Section 10
- Ally Crosby (5'10" F, Hammond 2018) finished with 18 points, which tied for a game high, in a close 55-52 L to two-time defending Class D state champion and rival Heuvelton.
- Katelyn Flanagan (5'5" G, Canton 2018) contributed 13 points in limited work, as their team won 60-10 over Salmon River.
* Friendly reminder that I am not conventional sports media. This list only includes those that participated in the 2016 EST summer league, Upstate Elite Showcase in October, or both. If you don't see your/your player/your daughter's name on the list and are wondering why; if they didn't participate in either of those, there's your answer! Please refer to the 'Contact Us' section of the website with any questions about upcoming 2017 events.
Section 2
- Nerea Brajac (5'7" G, Cohoes 2017; Georgian Court commit) pumped in a game and season high 30 points, knocking down 11 of 13 free throw attempts, in a 62-55 victory over Schalmont. In the win, Sam Dayter (5'8" G, Cohoes 2018) added 15 points.
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G, Fonda-Fultonville 2017; SUNY Brockport commit) finished with a game and season high 30 points, with 20 coming in the first half, in a 75-38 W over Fort Plain.
- Dolly Cairns (5'6" G, Saratoga Springs 2020) dropped a game high 26 points, with 14 coming from the free throw line (in 16 attempts), in a 65-53 victory over Colonie. Kerry Flaherty (5'8" G, Saratoga Springs 2019) added 23 points, with 15 coming from behind the 3 point line.
- Lyndsey McCoy (5'5" G, Middleburgh 2017) pumped in a game high 22 points, and added 7 rebounds & 7 assists, in their 48-47 overtime loss to Mekeel Christian. Bre Palmatier (5'8" G, Middleburgh 2018) added 15 points in the loss.
- Jordan Hipwell (5'10" F, Ballston Spa 2017) dropped a game high 22 points in the Scotties' 63-37 loss to Albany.
- Cameron Tooley (5'7" G, Shenendehowa 2018) finished with game highs of 19 points & 10 assists in their 83-33 W over Guilderland. Alexandra Tudor (5'11" G, Shenendehowa 2018) added 16 points in the victory.
- Rebekkah Dean (5'9" G/F, Mekeel Christian Academy 2018) finished with a team high 18 points in their 48-47 overtime W over Middleburgh.
- Kelly Pine (6'0" F, Hoosick Falls 2017) finished with 17 points, which tied for the game high, in their 52-45 W over Greenwich.
- Madison Graber (5'10" G/F, Schalmont 2018) contributed a team high 17 points in her team's 62-55 loss to Cohoes. Paige Brinkman (6'0" G/F, Schalmont 2018) added 14 points in defeat.
- CeCe Mayo (5'10" G/F, Shaker 2017; Army commit) finished with a game high 15 points in their 52-40 W over Bethlehem. Shyla Sanford (5'8" G, Shaker 2018) and Lexi DeBeatham (5'6" G, Shaker 2018) joined her in double digits, adding 12 and 10 points, respectively.
- Olivia Baumann (5'11" G, Guilderland 2017; St. John Fisher commit) contributed a team high 15 points in their 83-33 L to Shenendehowa.
- Kyra Oeffler (5'10" F, Heatly 2018) finished with a game high 14 points in a low-scoring affair, 29-21 victory over Bishop Maginn.
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G, Mohonasen 2017; Davidson commit) finished with a team high 14 points in her team's 50-30 loss to Troy.
- Maggie Kirby (5'10" G, Bethlehem 2018) tied for the team high with 13 points in their 52-40 L to Shaker.
- Mallory Wood (5'11" G/F, Averill Park 2018), EmmaLee Morgan (6'1" G/F, Averill Park 2019), Bridget Whelan (5'6" G, Albany 2018), and Grace Heeps (5'11" G, Columbia 2019) all finished with 11 points in victories in their respective games; AP 86-21 over Schenectady, Albany 63-37 over Ballston Spa, and Columbia 53-34 over Niskayuna.
- Ava Fitzmaurice (5'8" G, Greenville 2018) and Tara Sager (6'4" F, Ichabod Crane 2017; Florida Southern commit) finished with team highs of 11 points in defeat; Greenville 74-38 to Hudson, and ICC 47-44 to Ravena.
- Allie Pacatte (5'3" G, Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) finished with 10 points in a 47-41 L to Holy Names.
Section 3
- Danielle Caivana (5'2" G, Frankfort-Schuyler 2017) was the high scorer among ESTers, both in Section 3 and across the board, with a game high 31 points in their 55-54 loss to Little Falls. She added 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and knocked down 6 threes.
- Brooke Jarvis (5'10" G/F, Christian Brothers Academy 2020) had a massive 17 point 1st quarter, and finished with a game high 19 in their 49-35 victory over Cicero-North Syracuse - CNS' first loss in Section III in nearly 3 years.
- Shiane Irwin (5'5" G, Poland 2017) had a game high 17 points in their 62-34 W over Hamilton.
- Julie Ford (6'1" F, Cooperstown 2018) finished with a game high 16 points in a second consecutive limited-action blowout, this one 63-35 over Dolgeville.
- Allison Moreau (5'9" G, Sauquoit Valley 2019) contributed 15 points in a 53-47 loss to rival Waterville.
- Jenna Zimmerman (6'2" G, South Jefferson 2018), in the game that I attended last night, contributed 14 points, 15 rebounds, and was recorded for 5 blocks in their 48-31 victory over Indian River.
- Sophie Wittenbeck (5'5" G, Waterville 2018) and Kaia Henderson (5'4" G, New Hartford 2022) each finished with 11 points in victories; Waterville 53-47 over Sauquoit, New Hartford 53-28 over Corcoran.
- Belle Kranbuhl (6'1" G/F, Adirondack 2020) and Sara Field (6'3" F, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill 2017) each contributed 11 points in defeats; Adirondack 52-47 to Holland Patent, VVS 54-49 to Utica Proctor. Kranbuhl also had 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks; Field added 10 boards and 4 blocks.
- Namir Davis (5'2" G, Utica Proctor 2018) didn't light up the box score, but she filled out the stat sheet in a 54-49 W over VVS. She chipped in 5 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals.
Section 4
- Haley Steenland (5'2" G, Stamford 2018) contributed 15 points in limited minutes in a blowout W over Roxbury.
- Brianna Laing (5'3" G, South Kortright 2017; Hartwick commit), much like the aforementioned Steenland, got hers in limited action - 14 points in a 76-14 victory.
- Addy Sackett (5'7" G, Delaware Academy 2017; SUNY Plattsburgh commit) contributed a team high 13 points in their 52-24 W over Greene. Logan Bruce (5'5" G, Delaware Academy 2018) added 11 points, 6 assists, and 7 steals in the victory.
- Hanna Strawn (5'4" G, Seton Catholic 2018) finished with 12 points in a 48-44 loss to Susquehanna Valley.
Section 10
- Ally Crosby (5'10" F, Hammond 2018) finished with 18 points, which tied for a game high, in a close 55-52 L to two-time defending Class D state champion and rival Heuvelton.
- Katelyn Flanagan (5'5" G, Canton 2018) contributed 13 points in limited work, as their team won 60-10 over Salmon River.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
The Stat Sheet: December 13
Tuesday night was quite a busy one, especially for girls that participated in 2016 EST events. Many of these regional standouts put up some big numbers for their teams, with a high percentage of them doing so in wins. It was such a busy night, I felt compelled to do an individual blog post. Here's a rundown of many 2016 ESTers, listed by section, and how they did Tuesday!
* Friendly reminder that I am not conventional sports media. This list only includes those that participated in the 2016 EST summer league, Upstate Elite Showcase in October, or both. If you don't see your/your player/your daughter's name on the list and are wondering why; if they didn't participate in either of those, there's your answer! Please refer to the 'Contact Us' section of the website with any questions about upcoming 2017 events.
Section 2
- Harmony Philo (5'9" G, Gloversville 2019) had the high scoring night of Section 2 ESTers, dropping a game high 25 points (4 threes) in a 70-57 setback to Amsterdam.
- Jordan Hipwell (5'10" F, Ballston Spa 2017) finished with a game & season high 23 points in a 55-20 drubbing of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake.
- Dolly Cairns (5'6" G, Saratoga Springs 2020) had a big game for her Blue Streaks squad, finishing with a game high 22 points in a 60-51 loss to a tough Shaker squad. Her longtime running mate, Kerry Flaherty (5'8" G, Saratoga Springs 2019) added 16 points to the cause.
- Madison Graber (5'10" G/F, Schalmont 2018) dropped a game high 21 points in her Sabres' 49-41 setback to Lansingburgh.
- Grace Heeps (5'11" G, Columbia 2019) dropped a game high 20 points and added 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 8 steals in her squad's 61-35 win over Guilderland.
- Guiliana Pritchard (5'9" F, Amsterdam 2018) had a monster 1st half, where she scored the bulk of her game high 20 points in a 70-57 W over Gloversville. Nina Fedullo (5'11" F, Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose commit) added 10 points in the win against plenty of Gloversville's defensive attention.
- CeCe Mayo (5'10" G/F, Shaker 2017; Army commit) contributed a team high 20 points in their 60-51 road win over Saratoga. Shyla Sanford (5'8" G, Shaker 2018) added 12 in the victory.
- Cat Almeida (6'4" F, Shenendehowa 2019) finished with a game & (for now) career high 18 points along with 7 rebounds in their 75-39 W over Niskayuna. Alexandra Tudor (5'11" G, Shenendehowa 2018) continued her consistent scoring run by adding 16 points in the victory.
- Allie Pacatte (5'3" G, Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) added yet another solid game to her résumé, contributing a team high 18 points in a 54-43 victory over Ichabod Crane.
- Kelsey Wood (6'0" F, Averill Park 2020) picked her scoring back up and finished with a game high 17 points in their 82-32 thumping of Mohonasen. Stephanie Jankovic (5'7" G, Averill Park 2018) added 16 points from the PG spot in the victory, and EmmaLee Morgan (6'1" G/F, Averill Park 2019) also finished in double figures with 10.
- Nerea Brajac (5'7" G, Cohoes 2017; Georgian Court commit) finished with a game high 16 points in her team's 58-39 setback to Catholic Central. Sam Dayter (5'8" G, Cohoes 2018) added 11 points in defeat.
- Molly Kirby (5'8" G, Bethlehem 2018) contributed a team high 16 points in her team's 63-57 W over Colonie. Her twin sister Maggie Kirby (5'10" G, Bethlehem 2018) added 13 points, and Emily Wander (5'4" G, Bethlehem 2017; Middlebury commit) added 12 in the victory.
- Alaina Holmes (5'9" G, Troy 2020) finished with 12 points, which tied for the game high, in a runaway 62-29 victory over Schenectady.
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G, Mohonasen 2017; Davidson commit) finished with a team high 11 points - and in doing so, became Mohonasen's all-time leading scorer, boys or girls, with 1,344 points & counting - in her team's loss to Averill Park.
- Claire Guzielek (5'7" G, Johnstown 2017) contributed 11 points in the Lady Bills' 57-33 W over Broadalbin-Perth.
Section 3
- Shiane Irwin (5'5" G, Poland 2017) had the high scoring night of all 2016 ESTers - Section 3 and beyond - with a game high 29 point performance in her team's 57-33 W over CVA. Irwin knocked down 7 threes on the night.
- Allison Moreau (5'9" G, Sauquoit Valley 2019) continued her recent tear, dropping a game high 23 points along with 13 rebounds in a 56-34 W going away over Mt. Markham.
- Kylee Rosbrook (6'0" F, General Brown 2018) contributed a game high 21 points - staying true to her 20.9 PPG average thus far - along with 7 rebounds in their 50-27 W over Watertown.
- Sophie Wittenbeck (5'5" G, Waterville 2018) finished with 15 points in a balanced effort in her team's 70-27 victory over Morrisville-Eaton.
- Liz White (5'6" G, Marcellus 2017) dropped in a team high 14 points in her team's 48-42 setback to Chittenango.
- Sara Field (6'3" F, VVS 2017) had a 10 point, 7 block night in her team's 46-35 victory over Camden.
- Kaia Henderson (5'4" G, New Hartford 2022) had another double-digit scoring night - not bad for a 7th grader at Class A level - as she finished with 10 points in a balanced effort in their 49-38 W over RFA.
Section 7
- Brooke Bjelko (6'3" F, Beekmantown 2017; Bryant commit) dropped in a game high 17 points in their 48-26 victory over Peru.
Section 9
- Chloe Chaffin (5'10" G, Kingston 2018; Fordham commit) dropped a game high 19 points in the Tigers' 38-30 victory on the road over Washingtonville.
Section 10
- Ally Crosby (5'10" F, Hammond 2018) finished with game highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds in her team's 81-43 dismantling of Hermon-DeKalb.
- Katelyn Flanagan (5'5" G, Canton 2018) contributed 10 points in a balanced effort in their 40-34 W over Malone.
Vermont
- Madison Little (5'9" G, Mount Anthony Union 2017) led all scorers with 26 points and added 6 steals in their 64-51 W over Wahconah (MA). Anna Iannotti (5'11" F, Mount Anthony Union 2018) contributed 13 points in the W, and Grace Mahar (5'9" G/F, Mount Anthony Union 2020) added her first varsity double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
* Friendly reminder that I am not conventional sports media. This list only includes those that participated in the 2016 EST summer league, Upstate Elite Showcase in October, or both. If you don't see your/your player/your daughter's name on the list and are wondering why; if they didn't participate in either of those, there's your answer! Please refer to the 'Contact Us' section of the website with any questions about upcoming 2017 events.
Section 2
- Harmony Philo (5'9" G, Gloversville 2019) had the high scoring night of Section 2 ESTers, dropping a game high 25 points (4 threes) in a 70-57 setback to Amsterdam.
- Jordan Hipwell (5'10" F, Ballston Spa 2017) finished with a game & season high 23 points in a 55-20 drubbing of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake.
- Dolly Cairns (5'6" G, Saratoga Springs 2020) had a big game for her Blue Streaks squad, finishing with a game high 22 points in a 60-51 loss to a tough Shaker squad. Her longtime running mate, Kerry Flaherty (5'8" G, Saratoga Springs 2019) added 16 points to the cause.
- Madison Graber (5'10" G/F, Schalmont 2018) dropped a game high 21 points in her Sabres' 49-41 setback to Lansingburgh.
- Grace Heeps (5'11" G, Columbia 2019) dropped a game high 20 points and added 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 8 steals in her squad's 61-35 win over Guilderland.
- Guiliana Pritchard (5'9" F, Amsterdam 2018) had a monster 1st half, where she scored the bulk of her game high 20 points in a 70-57 W over Gloversville. Nina Fedullo (5'11" F, Amsterdam 2017; Saint Rose commit) added 10 points in the win against plenty of Gloversville's defensive attention.
- CeCe Mayo (5'10" G/F, Shaker 2017; Army commit) contributed a team high 20 points in their 60-51 road win over Saratoga. Shyla Sanford (5'8" G, Shaker 2018) added 12 in the victory.
- Cat Almeida (6'4" F, Shenendehowa 2019) finished with a game & (for now) career high 18 points along with 7 rebounds in their 75-39 W over Niskayuna. Alexandra Tudor (5'11" G, Shenendehowa 2018) continued her consistent scoring run by adding 16 points in the victory.
- Allie Pacatte (5'3" G, Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) added yet another solid game to her résumé, contributing a team high 18 points in a 54-43 victory over Ichabod Crane.
- Kelsey Wood (6'0" F, Averill Park 2020) picked her scoring back up and finished with a game high 17 points in their 82-32 thumping of Mohonasen. Stephanie Jankovic (5'7" G, Averill Park 2018) added 16 points from the PG spot in the victory, and EmmaLee Morgan (6'1" G/F, Averill Park 2019) also finished in double figures with 10.
- Nerea Brajac (5'7" G, Cohoes 2017; Georgian Court commit) finished with a game high 16 points in her team's 58-39 setback to Catholic Central. Sam Dayter (5'8" G, Cohoes 2018) added 11 points in defeat.
- Molly Kirby (5'8" G, Bethlehem 2018) contributed a team high 16 points in her team's 63-57 W over Colonie. Her twin sister Maggie Kirby (5'10" G, Bethlehem 2018) added 13 points, and Emily Wander (5'4" G, Bethlehem 2017; Middlebury commit) added 12 in the victory.
- Alaina Holmes (5'9" G, Troy 2020) finished with 12 points, which tied for the game high, in a runaway 62-29 victory over Schenectady.
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G, Mohonasen 2017; Davidson commit) finished with a team high 11 points - and in doing so, became Mohonasen's all-time leading scorer, boys or girls, with 1,344 points & counting - in her team's loss to Averill Park.
- Claire Guzielek (5'7" G, Johnstown 2017) contributed 11 points in the Lady Bills' 57-33 W over Broadalbin-Perth.
Section 3
- Shiane Irwin (5'5" G, Poland 2017) had the high scoring night of all 2016 ESTers - Section 3 and beyond - with a game high 29 point performance in her team's 57-33 W over CVA. Irwin knocked down 7 threes on the night.
- Allison Moreau (5'9" G, Sauquoit Valley 2019) continued her recent tear, dropping a game high 23 points along with 13 rebounds in a 56-34 W going away over Mt. Markham.
- Kylee Rosbrook (6'0" F, General Brown 2018) contributed a game high 21 points - staying true to her 20.9 PPG average thus far - along with 7 rebounds in their 50-27 W over Watertown.
- Sophie Wittenbeck (5'5" G, Waterville 2018) finished with 15 points in a balanced effort in her team's 70-27 victory over Morrisville-Eaton.
- Liz White (5'6" G, Marcellus 2017) dropped in a team high 14 points in her team's 48-42 setback to Chittenango.
- Sara Field (6'3" F, VVS 2017) had a 10 point, 7 block night in her team's 46-35 victory over Camden.
- Kaia Henderson (5'4" G, New Hartford 2022) had another double-digit scoring night - not bad for a 7th grader at Class A level - as she finished with 10 points in a balanced effort in their 49-38 W over RFA.
Section 7
- Brooke Bjelko (6'3" F, Beekmantown 2017; Bryant commit) dropped in a game high 17 points in their 48-26 victory over Peru.
Section 9
- Chloe Chaffin (5'10" G, Kingston 2018; Fordham commit) dropped a game high 19 points in the Tigers' 38-30 victory on the road over Washingtonville.
Section 10
- Ally Crosby (5'10" F, Hammond 2018) finished with game highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds in her team's 81-43 dismantling of Hermon-DeKalb.
- Katelyn Flanagan (5'5" G, Canton 2018) contributed 10 points in a balanced effort in their 40-34 W over Malone.
Vermont
- Madison Little (5'9" G, Mount Anthony Union 2017) led all scorers with 26 points and added 6 steals in their 64-51 W over Wahconah (MA). Anna Iannotti (5'11" F, Mount Anthony Union 2018) contributed 13 points in the W, and Grace Mahar (5'9" G/F, Mount Anthony Union 2020) added her first varsity double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Showing Out: EST Girls Top Performers, 12/5-12/11
'Tis the season! We're 3 weeks into the point of basketball season where games are being played, and I'm 3 weeks - and over 40 games - into evaluating players for upcoming 2017 EST events. These include the 3rd annual Summer Showcase Invitational, along with one-day events planned for spring & fall. Many players who participated in 2016 EST events have been making noise for their respective teams to start the season. Time to highlight some of this week's finest performances, separated by section!
* Friendly reminder that I am not conventional sports media. This list only includes those that participated in the 2016 EST summer league, Upstate Elite Showcase in October, or both. If you don't see your/your player/your daughter's name on the list and are wondering why; if they didn't participate in either of those, there's your answer! Please refer to the 'Contact Us' section of the website with any questions about upcoming 2017 events.
Section 2
- Kyra Oeffler (5'10" F; Heatly 2018) had a pair of strong performances on back-to-back days early in the week. These included game high totals of 20 and 23 points on Monday & Tuesday, both in blowout wins. She stepped out and showed the range Monday, connecting on 3 threes.
- Allie Pacatte (5'3" G; Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) continued her strong play in what could be considered a breakout season for her, scoring 16 (3 threes) on Tuesday in a 50-39 win, and following it up with a game high 15 points in a 34-25 victory Friday.
- CeCe Mayo (5'11" G/F, Shaker 2017; Army commit) had two strong games leading to Suburban Council wins this week. Tuesday, she contributed a game high 18 points in a 55-40 W over Averill Park, and she added a game high of 17 points in a blowout W over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Friday.
- Alexandra Tudor (5'11" G; Shenendehowa 2018) has started off the season seamlessly stepping into a leading role for the Plainsmen, doing so in a pair of Suburban Council wins. She had 17 points in each game this week, both game highs; a blowout W over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Tuesday and a 63-46 W over Averill Park Friday.
- Kelly Pine (5'11" F; Hoosick Falls 2017), a 5th year varsity player, used steady strong performance to lead the Panthers to a pair of Wasaren League victories. She had 16 points in games on Tuesday & Friday - both game high totals - in victories. Tuesday was a 60-58 battle over Tamarac, where she hit a pair of free throws in the closing seconds that proved to be the game winning points. Friday, she did so in more limited action in a blowout over Waterford.
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G; Fonda-Fultonville 2017, Brockport commit) turned her always-steady contribution up a notch in back-to-back games late in the week. She finished with game high totals of 20 & 21 points in victories on Friday (44-23 over Bishop Gibbons) and Saturday (52-44 over Johnstown).
- Lauren Hill (5'8" G; Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) killed them softly on Tuesday night, finishing with a game high 20 points & 13 rebounds in a 50-39 victory.
- Grace Heeps (5'11" G; Columbia 2019) started an eventful week that included receiving a scholarship offer from Monmouth - her 8th thus far - with an aesthetically pleasing stat line of 8 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 blocks in a 69-45 W over Albany.
- Sophie Tougas (6'1" G; Glens Falls 2019) had to step into an even more complete role with older sister Lucy - the team's main ballhandler & distributor, as well as a steady scorer - sidelined with a knee injury, and she did just that in a 49-35 W over South Glens Falls Thursday. Sophie led all scorers with 21 points (5 threes) and added 13 rebounds and 3 blocks.
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G; Mohonasen 2017, Davidson commit) had a monster showing on Friday night, where she finished with a team high 29 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks - accounting for nearly 80% of her team's points between points & assists - in a 50-47 victory over Niskayuna.
- Madison Graber (5'11" G/F; Schalmont 2018) finished with a team high 18 points on Friday in a loss to Watervliet.
- Bre Palmatier (5'8" G; Middleburgh 2018) led all scorers with 19 points on Friday in a 75-26 victory over Duanesburg.
- Tara Sager (6'4" F; Ichabod Crane 2017, Florida Southern commit) finished with a game and career-high 20 points on Friday in a 54-32 W over Albany Academy.
- Shyla Sanford (5'8" G; Shaker 2018) contributed games of 15 & 12 points, providing a steady punch to go along with aforementioned teammate CeCe Mayo, in Shaker's wins over Averill Park and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake on Tuesday and Friday.
- Sharpshooter Bridget Whelan (5'6" G; Albany 2018) ended the week strong, finishing with a game high 16 points on Sunday in a 56-41 W over Kingston.
- Maggie Kirby (5'10" G; Bethlehem 2018) started off her season with a bang, contributing a game high 27 points in a 81-28 victory over Schenectady Tuesday.
Section 3
- Olivia Marshall (5'11" F; Stockbridge Valley 2017) started off her senior season with two strong statistical showings, both in victories. She had a game high 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals on Monday in a 52-44 W, and followed it up with a game high 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 6 blocks in a 48-31 W Friday.
- Danielle Caivana (5'2" G; Frankfort-Schuyler 2017) had a game high 22 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals on Tuesday in a 55-41 victory, and she followed it up by posting a game & career high of 36 points (5 threes), 3 rebounds, and 4 assists in a 69-30 victory over Dolgeville. She's currently 2nd in Section III on the young season, averaging 25.2 PPG for the 4-1 Maroon Knights.
- Julie Ford (6'1" F; Cooperstown 2018), the lone girls' basketball player in the Center State Conference boasting a scholarship offer (Niagara), had strong showings in close games on Tuesday and Thursday. She had a team high 13 points & 16 rebounds in a 51-41 W over Waterville Tuesday, and she followed it up Thursday with a team high 18 points, 19 rebounds, and 5 blocks in an instant classic 53-51 2OT loss to South Kortright. She's averaging 15 PPG, 13 RPG, and 4.3 BPG through 4 games this season.
- Allison Moreau (5'9" G; Sauquoit Valley 2019) had a pair of strong showings this week - one in a heartbreaker L, and the other in a close W. She contributed a game high 18 in a 44-43 defeat on a buzzer-beater, and followed it up with a game high 19 points - 7 in a game-ending 8-0 run in the final 3 minutes - along with 13 rebounds and 4 steals in a 39-30 W.
- Shiane Irwin (5'5" G; Poland 2017) averaged over 20 points in 2 blowout victories over the course of the week. She had a game high 24 to go with 4 steals in a W over Westmoreland Tuesday, and then chipped in 17 points in a victory over Oriskany Friday.
- Belle Kranbuhl (6'1" G/F; Adirondack 2020) pumped in a team high 16 points while also handling point guard duties on Saturday afternoon in a tough 39-30 defeat to Sauquoit.
- Kylee Rosbrook (6'0" F; General Brown 2018) had a busy & strong week, with 3 strong performances to her name for the 2nd consecutive week. She finished with game highs of 19, 19, and 24 points in a win over Corcoran Tuesday and losses to Holland Patent & Utica Proctor on Friday and Saturday, respectively. She added 7 rebounds vs. Corcoran & Proctor and tallied 14 against Holland Patent, along with 2 blocks. She's one of Section III's leading scorers early, averaging 20.8 PPG.
- Liz White (5'6" G, Marcellus 2017) had a pair of strong performances in wins this week. The point guard contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a 55-34 W Tuesday, and then added a game high total of 19 points (4 threes) in a victory over East Syracuse-Minoa Friday.
Section 4
- Haley Steenland (5'3" G; Stamford 2018) continued a strong start to her season, pumping in a game high 25 points, 7 assists, and 8 steals in a blowout W over Windham-Ashland-Jewett Thursday.
- Brianna Laing (5'3" G; South Kortright 2017, Hartwick commit) had a major game Thursday in the aforementioned instant classic battle vs. Cooperstown. Laing contributed 20 points and 6 assists, including countless big plays in crunch time, in the 53-51 double overtime victory.
- Abi Selfridge (5'7" G/F; Bainbridge-Guilford 2019), the reigning MAC MVP, continued a strong start to her season with a game high 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks in a blowout W over Section III Sherburne-Earlville.
Section 9
- Brianna Rozzi (5'7" G; Highland 2019) kept her strong sophomore campaign rolling with a game high 20 point performance - 15 coming in the 2nd half - in a 54-36 victory over rival New Paltz.
- Maggie Malone (5'9" F; Cornwall 2019) pumped in a game high 27 points Friday night in a blowout W over Valley Central.
Massachusetts
- Gwen Carpenter (5'4" G; Mount Everett 2019) had a strong start to her season, scoring 18 and 16 points in back-to-back wins Thursday & Friday, earning tournament MVP honors in the process.
Vermont
- Madison Little (5'9" G; Mount Anthony Union 2017) started off her season by pumping in a game high 19 points Saturday, outscoring her team's opponent on her own in a 57-18 W.
- Emma Carter (5'10" G; Mount Abraham Union 2018) dropped a game high 24 points on Saturday in her team's first game, a 49-43 victory over Mount Mansfield.
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Section 2
- Kyra Oeffler (5'10" F; Heatly 2018) had a pair of strong performances on back-to-back days early in the week. These included game high totals of 20 and 23 points on Monday & Tuesday, both in blowout wins. She stepped out and showed the range Monday, connecting on 3 threes.
- Allie Pacatte (5'3" G; Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) continued her strong play in what could be considered a breakout season for her, scoring 16 (3 threes) on Tuesday in a 50-39 win, and following it up with a game high 15 points in a 34-25 victory Friday.
- CeCe Mayo (5'11" G/F, Shaker 2017; Army commit) had two strong games leading to Suburban Council wins this week. Tuesday, she contributed a game high 18 points in a 55-40 W over Averill Park, and she added a game high of 17 points in a blowout W over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Friday.
- Alexandra Tudor (5'11" G; Shenendehowa 2018) has started off the season seamlessly stepping into a leading role for the Plainsmen, doing so in a pair of Suburban Council wins. She had 17 points in each game this week, both game highs; a blowout W over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Tuesday and a 63-46 W over Averill Park Friday.
- Kelly Pine (5'11" F; Hoosick Falls 2017), a 5th year varsity player, used steady strong performance to lead the Panthers to a pair of Wasaren League victories. She had 16 points in games on Tuesday & Friday - both game high totals - in victories. Tuesday was a 60-58 battle over Tamarac, where she hit a pair of free throws in the closing seconds that proved to be the game winning points. Friday, she did so in more limited action in a blowout over Waterford.
- Julianna Taylor (5'5" G; Fonda-Fultonville 2017, Brockport commit) turned her always-steady contribution up a notch in back-to-back games late in the week. She finished with game high totals of 20 & 21 points in victories on Friday (44-23 over Bishop Gibbons) and Saturday (52-44 over Johnstown).
- Lauren Hill (5'8" G; Cobleskill-Richmondville 2018) killed them softly on Tuesday night, finishing with a game high 20 points & 13 rebounds in a 50-39 victory.
- Grace Heeps (5'11" G; Columbia 2019) started an eventful week that included receiving a scholarship offer from Monmouth - her 8th thus far - with an aesthetically pleasing stat line of 8 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 blocks in a 69-45 W over Albany.
- Sophie Tougas (6'1" G; Glens Falls 2019) had to step into an even more complete role with older sister Lucy - the team's main ballhandler & distributor, as well as a steady scorer - sidelined with a knee injury, and she did just that in a 49-35 W over South Glens Falls Thursday. Sophie led all scorers with 21 points (5 threes) and added 13 rebounds and 3 blocks.
- Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (5'11" G; Mohonasen 2017, Davidson commit) had a monster showing on Friday night, where she finished with a team high 29 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks - accounting for nearly 80% of her team's points between points & assists - in a 50-47 victory over Niskayuna.
- Madison Graber (5'11" G/F; Schalmont 2018) finished with a team high 18 points on Friday in a loss to Watervliet.
- Bre Palmatier (5'8" G; Middleburgh 2018) led all scorers with 19 points on Friday in a 75-26 victory over Duanesburg.
- Tara Sager (6'4" F; Ichabod Crane 2017, Florida Southern commit) finished with a game and career-high 20 points on Friday in a 54-32 W over Albany Academy.
- Shyla Sanford (5'8" G; Shaker 2018) contributed games of 15 & 12 points, providing a steady punch to go along with aforementioned teammate CeCe Mayo, in Shaker's wins over Averill Park and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake on Tuesday and Friday.
- Sharpshooter Bridget Whelan (5'6" G; Albany 2018) ended the week strong, finishing with a game high 16 points on Sunday in a 56-41 W over Kingston.
- Maggie Kirby (5'10" G; Bethlehem 2018) started off her season with a bang, contributing a game high 27 points in a 81-28 victory over Schenectady Tuesday.
Section 3
- Olivia Marshall (5'11" F; Stockbridge Valley 2017) started off her senior season with two strong statistical showings, both in victories. She had a game high 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals on Monday in a 52-44 W, and followed it up with a game high 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 6 blocks in a 48-31 W Friday.
- Danielle Caivana (5'2" G; Frankfort-Schuyler 2017) had a game high 22 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals on Tuesday in a 55-41 victory, and she followed it up by posting a game & career high of 36 points (5 threes), 3 rebounds, and 4 assists in a 69-30 victory over Dolgeville. She's currently 2nd in Section III on the young season, averaging 25.2 PPG for the 4-1 Maroon Knights.
- Julie Ford (6'1" F; Cooperstown 2018), the lone girls' basketball player in the Center State Conference boasting a scholarship offer (Niagara), had strong showings in close games on Tuesday and Thursday. She had a team high 13 points & 16 rebounds in a 51-41 W over Waterville Tuesday, and she followed it up Thursday with a team high 18 points, 19 rebounds, and 5 blocks in an instant classic 53-51 2OT loss to South Kortright. She's averaging 15 PPG, 13 RPG, and 4.3 BPG through 4 games this season.
- Allison Moreau (5'9" G; Sauquoit Valley 2019) had a pair of strong showings this week - one in a heartbreaker L, and the other in a close W. She contributed a game high 18 in a 44-43 defeat on a buzzer-beater, and followed it up with a game high 19 points - 7 in a game-ending 8-0 run in the final 3 minutes - along with 13 rebounds and 4 steals in a 39-30 W.
- Shiane Irwin (5'5" G; Poland 2017) averaged over 20 points in 2 blowout victories over the course of the week. She had a game high 24 to go with 4 steals in a W over Westmoreland Tuesday, and then chipped in 17 points in a victory over Oriskany Friday.
- Belle Kranbuhl (6'1" G/F; Adirondack 2020) pumped in a team high 16 points while also handling point guard duties on Saturday afternoon in a tough 39-30 defeat to Sauquoit.
- Kylee Rosbrook (6'0" F; General Brown 2018) had a busy & strong week, with 3 strong performances to her name for the 2nd consecutive week. She finished with game highs of 19, 19, and 24 points in a win over Corcoran Tuesday and losses to Holland Patent & Utica Proctor on Friday and Saturday, respectively. She added 7 rebounds vs. Corcoran & Proctor and tallied 14 against Holland Patent, along with 2 blocks. She's one of Section III's leading scorers early, averaging 20.8 PPG.
- Liz White (5'6" G, Marcellus 2017) had a pair of strong performances in wins this week. The point guard contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a 55-34 W Tuesday, and then added a game high total of 19 points (4 threes) in a victory over East Syracuse-Minoa Friday.
Section 4
- Haley Steenland (5'3" G; Stamford 2018) continued a strong start to her season, pumping in a game high 25 points, 7 assists, and 8 steals in a blowout W over Windham-Ashland-Jewett Thursday.
- Brianna Laing (5'3" G; South Kortright 2017, Hartwick commit) had a major game Thursday in the aforementioned instant classic battle vs. Cooperstown. Laing contributed 20 points and 6 assists, including countless big plays in crunch time, in the 53-51 double overtime victory.
- Abi Selfridge (5'7" G/F; Bainbridge-Guilford 2019), the reigning MAC MVP, continued a strong start to her season with a game high 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks in a blowout W over Section III Sherburne-Earlville.
Section 9
- Brianna Rozzi (5'7" G; Highland 2019) kept her strong sophomore campaign rolling with a game high 20 point performance - 15 coming in the 2nd half - in a 54-36 victory over rival New Paltz.
- Maggie Malone (5'9" F; Cornwall 2019) pumped in a game high 27 points Friday night in a blowout W over Valley Central.
Massachusetts
- Gwen Carpenter (5'4" G; Mount Everett 2019) had a strong start to her season, scoring 18 and 16 points in back-to-back wins Thursday & Friday, earning tournament MVP honors in the process.
Vermont
- Madison Little (5'9" G; Mount Anthony Union 2017) started off her season by pumping in a game high 19 points Saturday, outscoring her team's opponent on her own in a 57-18 W.
- Emma Carter (5'10" G; Mount Abraham Union 2018) dropped a game high 24 points on Saturday in her team's first game, a 49-43 victory over Mount Mansfield.
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