ESTers In Action: Early November (Thru 11/10/19)

Halloween decorations are being replaced with Christmas trees, peppermint mocha & gingerbread is filling in for pumpkin, there's snow on the ground in upstate NY... it's basketball season!

Around 125 EST summer league & event participants will be suiting up at the collegiate level this year, and we've hit the time of year where the games are starting to count on the record. Division I games tipped off last Tuesday night, D2 & D3 games followed suit a few days after, and NJCAA teams saw the earliest start, with games having started at the beginning of the month. Time to check up on ESTers! Look for this style of post, following these EST event alums in their next chapter, as time allows throughout the winter.

* BOLD - EST summer league participant
* BOLD & ITALICIZED - Participated solely in EST one-day exposure events

Division I

Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Davidson, jr) - Saeeda looks to be back at full health after an injury-riddled first couple years. The Mohonasen grad saw 8 minutes in their season opener Tuesday, recording an assist in their 66-52 W over Georgetown. They then fell 74-63 to Drexel on Saturday.

Cat Almeida (Quinnipiac, fy) - Cat, a Shenendehowa grad, saw 10 minutes of action in her collegiate debut. The 6'5" freshman scored her first collegiate points, hitting a three in the 1st quarter, and added 3 boards & a block in their 66-62 setback to Drexel.

Cat Almeida (Quinnipiac), pictured in the 2018 EST summer league

Brooke Bjelko (Bryant, jr) - Brooke got the start in the season opener of her junior year. The 6'3" forward, a Beekmantown product, contributed 5 points & 4 rebounds in a 45-44 victory over Brown on Tuesday. She was then one of three in double figures, finishing with 10 points (5/5 FG) & 5 rebounds in 20 minutes on Saturday, but they suffered a 68-56 setback to New Hampshire.

Danielle Migliore (Rutgers, GR) - Danielle, now at Rutgers as a grad transfer after 3 years at St. Bonaventure, saw 6 minutes of action in her Scarlet Knights debut, hitting a pair of free throws in their 77-56 W over South Alabama. She then registered 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, & 2 steals in 20 minutes in Saturday's 107-33 blowout W over Coppin State.

Silke Milliman (Penn, fy), pictured at the 2018 EST summer league

Silke Milliman (Penn, fy) - The Northfield Mount Hermon (MA) graduate saw her first collegiate action Saturday, playing 11 minutes and contributing 2 rebounds & 3 assists in what turned into a 92-44 blowout victory over Siena.

Brianna Rozzi (Loyola (MD), fy) - Bri is getting the opportunity right off the bat at Loyola, with two games in and plenty of run against BCS opponents. She started off with 4 points, 4 rebounds, & 2 steals in 19 minutes in her collegiate debut, a 84-60 loss at #16 Notre Dame. She followed it up a couple days later by getting 21 minutes off the bench and chipping in with 7 points in their 67-46 loss to Big 10 Northwestern.

Brianna Rozzi (Loyola (MD), fy), pictured in the 2018 EST summer league

Shyla Sanford (LIU, soph) - Shyla, a Shaker alum, got the starting nod in her squad's opening games. She finished with 2 points, 2 boards, a steal, & a block in 20 minutes in their 89-74 setback to Saint Peter's Tuesday. Following that, she went for 13 points (5/8 FG), 2 assists, & 4 steals in 25 minutes Thursday in a loss to Rhode Island - the alma mater of both her parents.

Also getting their seasons underway at the Division I ranks:

Chloe Chaffin (Fordham, R-FY)
Kerry Flaherty (Holy Cross, fy)
Grace Heeps (UMass, fy)
Lauraine Joensen (UMass, jr)
Cece Mayo (Indiana State, jr)
Hanna Strawn (Binghamton, soph)
Camille Loussedes (Marist, fy)
Mackenzie Smith (Old Dominion, fy)
Madison Smith (Vermont, fy)

Division II

Nerea Brajac (Georgian Court, jr) - Nerea, who has been a consistent contributor for her Lions squad since the start of her collegiate career, started in both of their contests over the weekend against NE-10 foes. She finished with 5 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, & 3 steals in 36 minutes in their 77-71 W over SNHU on Saturday, then followed it up with a 15 point (6/10 FG)/4 rebound/3 steal performance while logging just 19 minutes due to foul trouble on Sunday, where they fell to Assumption 73-67.

Nerea Brajac (Georgian Court, jr), pictured in the 2016 EST summer league (photo taken by Joe Fenelon, NYG Hoops Report)

Sydney Brown (UC San Diego, soph) - Brown got the start for UC San Diego in her debut with the new uniform after transferring from Division I Columbia. Although she got the start, she only was able to log 8 minutes before an injury knocked her out for the remainder of the game. In that stretch, she connected on her only field goal attempt, finishing with 2 points & 3 rebounds, and the Tritons finished off with a 84-77 victory over Simon Fraser.

Emma Carter (Franklin Pierce, soph) - The Mount Abraham (VT) grad maintained a starting nod to start her sophomore campaign, finishing with 5 points & 4 rebounds in 20 minutes in their 61-48 triumph at Roberts Wesleyan. She recorded a pair of rebounds in 17 minutes the following day in a 65-45 loss to Daemen.

Nina Fedullo (Saint Rose, jr) - The Amsterdam product has worked her way into a prominent role to start her junior campaign for the Golden Knights. She contributed 16 points, 3 rebounds, & 2 assists in 32 minutes of action to start the year in their 66-56 W over Caldwell. The following day, she chipped in with 8 points, 11 boards, 4 assists, & 2 steals in 36 minutes as they defeated Wilmington 78-69.

Julie Ford (King (TN), soph) - New jersey for Julie, who transferred to King after a year at Division I Albany. The Cooperstown grad saw valuable minutes off the bench in her opening weekend. She started with a flash, contributing 8 points, 10 rebounds, & 4 blocks in 16 minutes in her debut, a 90-62 W over Mars Hill. She also saw 16 minutes the following day, finishing with 4 points & 2 boards in a 82-62 setback to Tusculum.

Stephanie Jankovic (St. Anselm, soph) - The Averill Park product saw action in both of her team's games over the weekend, registering 2 points & an assist in a 89-60 W over Bloomfield and 2 points & a rebound in a 93-68 win over Bridgeport.

Julia Kelner (Nova Southeastern, jr) - New beginnings for the Jamesville-DeWitt grad, making her debut for the Sharks after spending two years at Division I Bryant. She saw 31 minutes off the bench in her NSU debut, contributing 2 points, 5 rebounds, & 2 assists in their 77-56 loss to Union (TN). The following day, she finished with 6 points & 2 rebounds in 19 minutes in a 85-78 setback to Delta State.

Julia Kelner (Nova Southeastern, jr), pictured in the 2016 EST summer league (photo taken by Joe Fenelon, NYG Hoops Report)

Liz Millea (Le Moyne, RS-jr) - Millea had a strong outing in the Dolphins' season opener, going off for 18 points (4 threes), 4 rebounds, & 4 assists in 26 minutes as they handled Goldey-Beacom 67-46. The Cooperstown grad finished with a team high 11 points the following day, adding 6 rebounds in 20 minutes of action, but they fell at host USciences 71-51.

Alivia Paeglow (Mansfield, fy) - Paeglow got the starting nod in her collegiate debut, contributing 4 points, 5 rebounds, & 2 assists in 23 minutes in their 71-61 loss to WV Wesleyan on Saturday. The Colonie alum grabbed 4 rebounds in 5 minutes the following day in a 73-70 triumph over Davis & Elkins.

Harmony Philo (Queens, fy) - The Gloversville grad went off in her collegiate debut for the Knights, not only starting, but logging 38 minutes and dropping a team high 18 points (6 threes) with 3 assists & 3 steals in their 63-58 W over Jefferson Saturday. She saw 36 minutes of action the following day, contributing 8 points & 5 rebounds in a 64-54 setback to Chestnut Hill.

Isabel Sanchez (Saint Rose, fy), pictured in the 2018 EST summer league

Isabel Sanchez (Saint Rose, fy) - The New York Military Academy product by way of Spain saw her first collegiate action over the weekend. She saw 4 minutes in the Golden Knights' 66-56 W over Caldwell, then contributed 2 points, 2 rebounds, & 2 assists in 8 minutes in their 78-69 W over Wilmington the following day.

Cameron Tooley (Le Moyne, soph) - The Shenendehowa product saw her first action over the weekend since losing the back end of her freshman year due to a torn ACL. She played 17 minutes in their opener and contributed 4 points, 2 rebounds, & 3 assists in their 67-46 victory over Goldey-Beacom. She saw 26 minutes the following night in a 71-51 loss to USciences.

Cameron Tooley (Le Moyne, soph), pictured in the 2017 EST summer league

Becca Townes (Saint Rose, soph) - It appears as though Townes has worked her way into a much larger role for the Golden Knights heading into her sophomore year. The Our Lady of Lourdes grad got the start and nearly went the distance in their opener, finishing with 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, & 4 steals in 39 minutes in their 66-56 W over Caldwell. She then went off for a career high 27 points (9/13 FG, 6/8 3P), 3 assists, & 3 steals the following day, logging 38 minutes in a 78-69 triumph over Wilmington.

Kyara Triblet (St. Michael's, fy) - The Colonie grad saw her first collegiate action in her squad's season opener, contributing 2 points, a steal, & a block in 4 minutes in their 82-64 W over Wilmington Friday.

Aliyah Wright (New Haven, fy) - Another recent Colonie grad debuting at the Division 2 level (one of three Raiders doing so over the weekend), Aliyah had 4 assists in 13 minutes off the bench in her debut, a 68-57 W over CSI Saturday.

Aliyah Wright (New Haven, fy), pictured in the 2018 EST summer league

Jenna Zimmerman (Le Moyne, soph) - After a big freshman year for the Dolphins, the South Jefferson grad didn't slow up in their opener on Friday. Although playing just 22 minutes while hampered with foul trouble, she contributed 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks in their 68-47 W over Goldey-Beacom. The following day, she chipped in with 4 points & 4 rebounds in 30 minutes, but they fell to host USciences 71-51.

Melissa Alifano (St. Thomas Aquinas, fy) - The Monroe-Woodbury graduate made her collegiate debut for the Spartans over the weekend. She saw 8 minutes in their opener, pulling down 2 rebounds in their 87-51 victory over AIC, then scored her first collegiate points with a bucket in their 85-65 triumph over Dominican.

Aurora DeShaies (New Haven, fy) - Couldn't ask for a much better debut from Aurora, as the Bishop Ludden grad had a monster game in her first as a Charger. She finished with a game high 20 points & 6 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench, as they defeated CSI 68-57 on Saturday.

Victoria Kurisko (St. Thomas Aquinas, soph) - Kurisko had a solid outing in STAC's season opener. The Clarkstown South grad finished with 4 points, 7 boards, & 2 assists in 18 minutes in their 87-51 W over AIC. The following day, she saw 19 minutes of action and contributed 3 points, 3 rebounds, & 4 assists in their 85-65 victory over Dominican.

Marina Maerkl (Daemen, fy) - The Seton Catholic product saw her first minutes at the collegiate level as her Daemen squad split matchups against NE-10 opponents over the weekend. She played 7 minutes in their opener, recording a point & a rebound in their 77-70 setback to Stonehill. The following day, she contributed 2 points & 2 boards in 7 minutes as they broke open a close game in the 2nd half to beat Franklin Pierce 65-45.

Also getting their seasons underway at the Division II ranks:

Ashlynn McKnight (Roberts Wesleyan, fy)
EmmaLee Morgan (NYIT, fy)
Alyssa Stevenson (New Haven, fy)
Lucy Tougas (Queens, jr)
Molly Williams (Daemen, fy)
Chyna Butler (Bowie State, soph)
Madelynn Stearns (Daemen, fy)

Division III

Olivia Allrich (SUNY Oneonta, sr) - The Ballston Spa alum went 'back home' for her senior year opener, playing a few miles from her old high school at Skidmore. She contributed 4 assists in 23 minutes in their 59-49 W over the Thoroughbreds.

Jordyn Burke (Keene St., jr) - The Mount Anthony (VT) product started her season with an 11 point/4 rebound performance in 35 minutes of action. They fell to Suffolk 59-50.

Danielle Caivana (Cazenovia, jr) - Already a big scorer for Caz in her first two years, Caivana started her junior year with a bang individually. In their season opener, a 77-62 loss to Potsdam, she went off for 26 points (9/16 FG) and added 5 rebounds & 5 assists in 31 minutes. The Frankfort-Schuyler alum followed it up with another strong outing the next day, going for 21 points (7/13 FG), 5 rebounds, & 10 assists in 34 minutes of action in a 76-61 W over Canton.

Petrina DeMarco (Utica, soph) - DeMarco had a strong debut to her sophomore campaign after being a source of consistent production for the Pioneers last year. The Whitesboro grad finished with 15 points (6/9 FG), 4 rebounds, & 3 assists in 17 minutes of action in a 99-34 blowout W over Delhi.

Natalie DiSalvo (SUNY Geneseo, sr) - A captain for the Geneseo squad in her senior year, the Canton alum hit a pair of threes and finished with 6 points & 2 rebounds in their season opener, a 83-49 victory over Hilbert.

Katelyn Flanagan (SUNY Potsdam, soph) - After starting her collegiate career in the JuCo ranks at Jefferson CC last year, the Canton product saw 19 minutes in her debut at Potsdam Friday. She finished with 2 points & 5 rebounds in a 77-62 W over Cazenovia. She also saw 21 minutes of action the following day in a 81-74 setback to Coast Guard.

Taylor Hansen (SUNY Geneseo, fy) - The Norwich grad saw 18 minutes of action in her collegiate debut, contributing 4 points, 4 rebounds, & 3 assists in their 83-49 triumph over Hilbert.

Taylor Hansen (SUNY Geneseo, fy), pictured in the 2018 EST Summer Kickoff

Lauren Hill (Suffolk, soph) - The Cobleskill-Richmondville graduate saw 14 minutes of action in Suffolk's season opener. She contributed 2 points, 2 rebounds, & 2 steals in a 59-50 W over Keene State. She added another bucket in 10 minutes off the bench the following day, a 71-52 loss to Western New England.

Jordan Hipwell (Suffolk, jr) - Hipwell, who has already been a key contributor for Suffolk in her first two years, saw 35 minutes of action in their season opener Friday. She contributed 6 points in their 59-50 W over Keene State. She added another 6 points the following day, but they fell 71-52 to Western New England.

Madison Hoyt (SUNY Geneseo, fy) - In her collegiate debut, the Stamford grad saw 8 minutes of action and contributed 3 points & 2 assists in their 83-49 victory over Hilbert.

Maggie Kirby & Molly Kirby (Hartwick, soph) - After a strong opening season, the Kirby girls started their sophomore campaigns on the road playing a tough Union squad. Maggie paced the Hawks with 10 points & 2 blocks in 21 minutes before fouling out in the 4th quarter, and Molly added 9 points, 3 rebounds, & 2 assists before also fouling out late in 29 minutes of action. They fell to the hosts, 65-46.

Lyndsey McCoy (Alfred, jr) - The Middleburgh grad went 'back home' on a road trip to a SUNY Cobleskill gym 10 minutes away from her high school. She contributed 10 points, 6 rebounds, & 2 assists in 31 minutes in their season opener, a 70-63 loss to the hosts.

Anna Milham (St. John Fisher, fy) - The Shenendehowa product saw 12 minutes off the bench in her Cardinal debut, contributing 5 points in their 62-58 triumph over St. Lawrence.

Anna Milham (St. John Fisher, fy), pictured in the 2018 EST summer league

Paige Niemeyer (SUNY New Paltz, sr) - It was a big opener for Niemeyer, who's already had a strong college career to date, that helped push them over the top in a tough opening test. The Ichabod Crane product finished with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, & 3 blocks in 36 minutes of action as they defeated RIT 83-80 on Saturday.

Lauren Obermayer (SUNY Oneonta, fy) - The Columbia grad started and saw 34 minutes of action in her collegiate debut, contributing 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, & 2 steals in a 59-49 victory at Skidmore.

Mary Kate Palleschi (Skidmore, soph) - In her sophomore season opener, the Scotia-Glenville alum started and saw 24 minutes of action. She contributed 5 points & 3 rebounds in a 59-49 setback to SUNY Oneonta.

Kelly Pine (Hartwick, jr) - Kelly, already a key contributor on a Hawks squad that saw the NCAA tournament last year, finished with 7 points, 2 assists, & 2 blocks in 36 minutes in Hartwick's opener, a 65-46 defeat at the hands of Union.

Giuliana Pritchard (Hartwick, soph) - After starting her collegiate career at Hartwick and finishing last year at Sage, the Amsterdam product is back in uniform for the Hawks and in a more prominent role. Pritchard got the start in their season opener and contributed 9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, & 6 steals in 37 minutes of action. They fell to Union on Friday, 65-46.

Megan Roell (SUNY Geneseo, soph) - The Valley Central graduate pumped in 10 points (5/6 FG) & 5 rebounds in 15 minutes of action in Geneseo's 83-49 triumph over Hilbert.

Lexi Tubbs (Cazenovia, sr) - One of the few original ESTers from the Class of 2016, the Madison product has had a respectable college career to date at Cazenovia. In a 77-62 loss to Potsdam Friday to start her senior season, she finished with 7 points, 7 rebounds, & 3 assists in 34 minutes. The following day, she contributed 9 points, 2 rebounds, & 2 assists in 23 minutes of action in their 76-61 victory over Canton.

Lexi Van Vorst (SUNY New Paltz, fy) - In her collegiate debut, the Columbia grad came in off the bench and provided a quick spark, hitting two threes & contributing 6 points in 7 minutes as they defeated host RIT 83-80.

Lexi Van Vorst (SUNY New Paltz, fy), pictured in the 2018 EST summer league

Abby Wilkinson (Salisbury, fy) - Abby saw her first collegiate action over the weekend, contributing 3 points in 7 minutes in their 80-66 setback to Muhlenberg.

Mallory Wood (St. John Fisher, soph) - The Averill Park alum got the starting nod to start her sophomore season, a role that she became familiar with off the bat last year. She contributed 3 points, 3 rebounds, & 2 assists in 21 minutes in a 62-58 W at St. Lawrence.

Harper Mead (St. John Fisher, fy) - Harper got the start for the Cardinals in her collegiate debut, and the Champlain Valley Union (VT) product contributed 5 points & 3 rebounds in 14 minutes in their 62-58 victory over St. Lawrence.

Kelsey Terrell (SUNY Oneonta, fy) - In her collegiate debut, the Middleburgh grad saw 12 minutes off the bench, contributing 2 points & 2 rebounds in their 59-49 victory over Skidmore.

Also getting their seasons underway at the Division III ranks:

Cassidy Albright (SUNY Poly, sr)
Carli Brenon (SUNY Poly, jr)
Paige Brinkman (Western New England, soph)
Gwen Carpenter (Framingham State, fy)
Kayla Doody (SUNY Plattsburgh, soph)
Megan Flynn (Sage, sr)
Madison Greco (Sage, soph)
Olivia Kelley (Manhattanville, fy)
Olivia Langdon (SUNY Cortland, fy)
Maddy Malicki (William Smith, fy)
Maggie Malone (SUNY Cortland, fy)
Sam McKenna (Mitchell, fy)
Ashlyn O'Neil (RPI, fy)
Kyra Oeffler (Sage, soph)
Julianna Okoniewski (U of Rochester, soph)
Sam Pasinella (Sage, soph)
Renna Poulin (Sage, fy)
Julia Ryan (McDaniel, soph)
Graci Serravillo (SUNY New Paltz, fy)
Kylie Sisto (Mount St. Mary, soph)
Julianna Taylor (SUNY Brockport, jr)
Taylor Torchia (SUNY Oswego, jr)
Kayla Usborne (SUNY Brockport, fy)
Alyssa Waters (Elmira, soph)
Asia Winney (Vassar, fy)
Sophie Wittenbeck (SUNY Poly, soph)
Morgan Wolanin (SUNY Oswego, sr)
Katie Costello (Marywood, fy)
Lexi Emmi (Buffalo State, fy)
Erin Hardick (Medaille, fy)
Abby Kienzle (Clarkson, fy)
Alana Kornaker (Middlebury, soph)
Meaghan Perrino (SUNY Geneseo, soph)
Emily Pike (Sage, soph)
Maddie Pratt (Clarkson, soph)
Kylee Rosbrook (SUNY Brockport, soph)
Katie Smith (Mount St. Mary, jr)
Genny Swanson (SUNY Poly, fy)
Liz Thompson (SUNY Oneonta, fy)
Emily Vallee (RPI, soph)
Liz White (Nazareth, jr)

NJCAA

Julia Carbonell (Northeast CC, fy) - Carbonell, who participated in the EST summer league in 2018 while in America by way of Spain, has come back to the states to play at Northeast CC, a D1 JuCo in Nebraska. She has seen good minutes coming off the bench to start her career for the 4-0 Hawks, averaging 5 PPG & 2 SPG in those wins.

Ally Crosby (Jefferson CC, soph) - After a strong freshman year as a key contributor for a regional champion Cannoneer squad, she started off Year #2 strong as well. The Hammond graduate finished with 9 points & 11 boards in 37 minutes of action in their opener, falling to NJCAA D2 Genesee 69-65 on Tuesday. She then went off for game highs of 36 points, 14 rebounds, & 4 blocks on Friday, but they fell to host HVCC 86-85. The day after, she added 10 points, 8 rebounds, & 5 blocks in a 72-37 victory over Adirondack.

Namir Davis (Herkimer CC, soph) - Namir is now a General after spending last year at Onondaga, and she started her season off strong as the starting PG at Herkimer. She contributed 6 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, & 4 steals in her Generals debut at Clinton, and the Utica Proctor grad added 4 points in her hometown of Utica in a win over MVCC. On Saturday, she chipped in with 4 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, & 2 steals in their 85-54 W over HVCC to go 3-0.

Lexi DeBeatham (Herkimer CC, soph) - The Shaker grad started her sophomore campaign strong, finishing with 15 points (7/12 FG), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, & 4 steals in their 82-39 triumph at Clinton CC over the weekend. She then went off for 19 points (6/7 FG, 3/4 3P, 4/5 FT) in their 50-47 W at MVCC on Wednesday. It only went up from there, as she dropped a game high 22 points (12/12 FT), 7 rebounds, & 4 steals as they defeated HVCC 85-54 on Saturday.

Aubrey Halloran (Niagara CC, soph) - Much like last year, the Thunderwolves have started this season on a tear. One of the best D2 JuCos in the country, they've flexed in their opening games. It started with a 106-29 W over SUNY Adirondack, expanded to 119-19 over Davis College, continued with a 94-55 triumph over Springfield Tech, and they wrapped up the week with a 97-46 W over Broome CC. Halloran, an Albany grad, has got the start in all four games, which have all seen the starters get a very early exit. She's averaged 9 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 1.8 APG, 2.8 SPG, & 2.3 BPG in those 4 wins.

Bre Palmatier (Corning CC, soph) - Palmatier, a Middleburgh grad, had a solid individual opening to her sophomore year as they took a couple close losses. She went for a team high 18 points, 10 boards, 4 assists, & 3 steals in their season opener, a 72-61 L to Genesee CC, and then added 10 points & 5 rebounds the following day in a 57-47 setback to Jamestown CC - both are D2 JuCos.

Anna & Grace VanRoy (Hudson Valley CC, fy) - The VanRoy twins were strong pickups for coach Rob Coleman at HVCC, landing in Troy after previously committing to Southern Vermont, which shut its doors after the spring. They started off their season with an 81-69 W over Cayuga, with Grace contributing 15 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, & 3 steals and Anna chipping in with 8 points & 4 boards. They dropped one the following day to Montgomery (MD), 82-71. GVR filled the stat line again with 9 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, & 3 steals, and AVR added 6 points & 4 rebounds. They split a pair again the following weekend, winning a 86-86 nailbiter over Jefferson at home on Friday. Grace finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds, & 2 blocks and Anna added 8 points & 2 rebounds. The Saugerties products were the two Vikings in double digits in their most recent game, a 85-54 loss to Herkimer. Grace led the way with 12 points, 5 rebounds, & 2 steals, and Anna added 11 points & 4 rebounds.

Emily Erickson (Hudson Valley CC, fy) - The Tamarac grad has been an instant source of major production for the Vikings, proving to be as potent of a scorer at the JuCo ranks as she was in the Wasaren. She's scored 20+ points in 3 of HVCC's first 4 games, which they've went 2-2 in. She led all scorers with 22 points in her collegiate debut, and she added 6 rebounds & 2 steals in the 81-69 W over Cayuga. Erickson went for another game high of 27 points along with 5 boards & 2 steals the following day, but they couldn't overcome a dreadful start in a 82-71 setback to Montgomery (MD). She led the Vikings with 23 points (7/12 FG) back home on Friday, hitting 5 of their 15 threes, and added 3 assists & 4 steals in their 86-85 victory over Jefferson. She was held to 9 points the day after at Herkimer in a game that saw her limited due to foul trouble, and she added 3 steals in the 85-54 loss.

Kamryn Hammond (Dutchess CC, fy) - Kamryn's enjoyed a fantastic start to her collegiate career at the JuCo ranks, leading Dutchess to a 2-1 record while putting up huge numbers. In her collegiate debut, she dropped a game high 36 points (15/19 FG) and added 5 rebounds in a 86-54 W. She followed it up with a 19 point/3 steal showing in a 51-49 setback, then responded the day after with 35 points (13/20 FG, 6/9 3P), 5 rebounds, 5 assists, & 4 steals in a 70-27 victory.

Aniah Ingram (Onondaga CC, fy) - Aniah, a Cicero-North Syracuse grad, started her collegiate career with a bang. She went for 14 points & 9 rebounds in their opener against Bryant & Stratton, then went off for 20 points & 19 boards as they ran their record to 2-0 with a W over Rowan College South Jersey. When they came back home, she added 12 points, 12 rebounds, & 2 blocks in their 92-51 W over the Ithaca College Club Team. She was held to 3 points in their final game of a busy week, but grabbed 10 boards in a 74-66 comeback W over FMCC Saturday.

Also getting their seasons underway at the NJCAA ranks:

Candace MacCutcheon (Orange CC, soph)
Julianna Noone (Orange CC, soph)

5th Annual EST Upstate Fall Showcase: Afternoon Session Standouts

*** There were many quality players at this event, and many that had good showings, made good plays, and left strong impressions. I have not highlighted all of them here. This article points at a few that either had particularly superlative showings or were particularly impressive in my eyes compared to my previous evaluations of them. There are many that are still to come in other formats that I thought played well or had shining moments. I've taken notes on all participants from this session & have cut highlights from game film, and I'll work to put a spotlight on all deserving as time goes on!***


With the 5th Annual EST Upstate Fall Showcase now a thing of the past, it's time to take a quick look back to mention who made their mark & stood out at the event.

September 29 saw 117 athletes from NY & MA take the court at Schenectady HS. 59 of them were in the event's closing session from 1-4 PM. This included a wide-ranging variety of talent - from well-established recruits with an early working list of of Division I offers and some of the region's finest young talent to under-the-radar, local program juniors & seniors looking to work their way onto Division III radars. A few standouts, thoughts, & notes from the afternoon session, listed in alphabetical order:


Morgan Giancaterino (5'8"; Sacred Heart Academy 2022, X-Gen Elite) - What catches my eye about Morgan is how far I think she's come along in a relatively short period of time. From the first time I saw her - with her HS team in December - to her EST debut at the Summer Kickoff in June, there was development. It appears that there's been continued growth & development from June to now, as she made increased impact for her team, particularly in their first 5v5 game. She scored the ability to score at three levels, hitting a couple threes, a couple midrange Js, and also attacking the basket & finishing either at the rim or with short floaters. Her above-average length & quickness allow her to cover ground quickly and play taller at the wing than her 5'8" listing, and by consistently doing the right thing at both ends - spacing & moving off the ball, correct rotations on D, etc. - she showed that she has a good feel & understanding of the game.

Makayla McCorker (6'0"; East 2021) - The goal of EST events is to put three different kinds of players on the court - the best of today that are already well-known, the best of the future, and the best 'hidden gems' that aren't well-known yet. Put this Rochester product in the third column, as McCorker, someone who's fallen under the radar to this point, made a major impression at Schenectady. She projects as a face-up 4 at the collegiate level but has the versatility to play in the post & on the perimeter. Her length & raw athleticism were evident from the tip, and she impacted games with it throughout the day. She was able to take advantage of different matchups - went into the post and scored over smaller defenders a few times and took forwards out to the perimeter, even breaking them down off the dribble & finishing or getting to the line. She also showed comfort facing up & shooting out to about 18 feet, and the willingness to create & find teammates out of doubles or after drawing help is there as well. She also made an impact at both ends on the glass, and her motor was good through the end of the event as everyone was getting tired. If this event was any indication, McCorker won't be slept on much longer.

Avery Mills (Mekeel 2024) with Morgan Tompkins (Red Hook 2022) - also a standout at this event - giving chase

Avery Mills (5'7"; Mekeel Christian Academy 2024, NY Havoc) - One of the youngest players at the event also made one of the biggest impressions, playing well beyond her years and really standing out among some high level older players. Avery's skill with the ball in her hands is special for her age, as she's already a well-rounded scorer. Her shooting stroke is pure & she can consistently hit from behind the arc, and the handle left defenders reaching for a ghost time & time again. There's plenty of substance to go with that style though, as she showed comfort going downhill off of moves with either hand and finishing various ways around the rim. Avery also has an understanding at this point of knowing when she has a mismatch, and she doesn't let the defense off the hook for a poor switching decision, attacking the mismatch until they do something about it. The Mekeel standout made the most of her time on the court, catching eyes from start to finish.

Sophia Murray (5'4"; New Hartford 2021, Syracuse Royals) - Having watched Sophia play plenty in 2019 - with her high school team, AAU program, and at the EST summer league & both HS one-day events - I was happy with her performance at Schenectady, as she looked like she's made progression as a player in both body & mind. The combo guard has a reputation as a scorer, but she showed some more comfort playing off the ball at this event. When she had the ball in her hands though, she wasted no time, making quick moves, going downhill, & making the right read from there. She showed the range, hitting a few threes from various spots on the court and doing so both off the catch & off the dribble. Sophia was also able to attack poor closeouts, hitting the defender's outside shoulder & going straight toward the rim. Her head was up once getting paint touches, looking to find teammates, which she did on several occasions - post dumpdowns, ball-side wing kickouts, and a couple good drift passes to the weak side wing or corner. Solid overall day for Sophia, who looks to be making strides in many different aspects of her game.

Mackenna Nechwedowich (Newark Valley 2021)

Mackenna Nechwedowich (6'0"; Newark Valley 2021, Lady Sizzlers) - Along with the aforementioned McCorker, this 6 footer from outside the Binghamton area made a real impression as a general unknown in the basketball community to this point. I was a fan of hers in previous viewings at the Binghamton area Stars & Stripes Classic and at a tournament with her locally-based AAU team, but she even outperformed my expectations as a first-timer at an EST event. She has the sort of frame that a college coach would die to work with and a mountain of natural strength, but she's also quick & nimble on her feet - a load of raw talent & athleticism. She showed some refined qualities to her game though, with the ability to play in the post but also stretch to the perimeter. Her footwork is pretty sound with her back to the basket or facing up, showing various spins, steps, and at one point a reverse pivot, quick burst baseline drive, & 2 foot reverse finish. She hit a few midrange jumpers including one pulling up in transition, and although she didn't make one from behind the arc at this event, her couple attempts were on line & looked good. Nechwedowich is also active & assertive on the glass at both ends, battling for boards and finding ways to get the ball both in & out of her area. Her natural gifts, current talent & versatility are enough to make her very intriguing now, and as she spends more time playing at a higher level & getting challenged consistently, we may see that she might be nowhere near her peak.

Lauren Patnode (5'11"; Saratoga Springs 2023, Saratoga Sparks) - The weekend warrior award goes to local standout Patnode, who was able to balance the afternoon session of this event with the weekend long City Rocks Top 24 across town in Watervliet. You wouldn't have known she spent that much time playing basketball over the weekend, as she looked fresh & full of energy at Schenectady. She was strong from the start, setting the tone for her team with her motor at both ends. She turned defense into offense, turning ballhandlers over a couple times early & getting out in transition. In the half-court, hard right-handed drives turned into finishes at the rim and space turned into a few threes, one being from well behind the line. Lauren played at a different pace and with a different bounce in her step than most, which as usual, turned into positive results for her team. Another strong showing for someone blossoming into one of the 518's finest.

Lauren Patnode (Saratoga Springs 2023)

Gretchen Perine (5'3"; Baldwinsville 2022, Syracuse Nets) - As the event went on, I found Gretchen catching my eye more & more, a testament to not only her development as a player, but her conditioning as well. As the games went on and players got tired & started to slow up, Gretchen's ability to still go at full tilt was a benefit to her & her team's performance. It was more than just her being in good shape that caught my eye, however. She's developing into a PG that can put pressure on the defense and score in different ways, shown with her ability to keep a couple good defenders off balance at this event. She finishes well at the rim, particularly for her size, with the ability to bang through contact and finish softly along with crafty finishes around shot blockers. She's dangerous going to her right, but also showed ability to finish in traffic going to her left. When given space, she stepped up & knocked down a couple threes to make the defense pay. My notes on Gretchen, a recent transfer to Section 3 Class AA Baldwinsville from Section 5 Mynderse Academy, have 'looks much improved' written all over them.

Claire Pikett (Holland 2022)

Claire Pikett (6'0"; Holland 2022, X-Gen Elite) - Especially considering that Claire was shaking off the rust at this event from a nasty ankle injury suffered late in summer, her performance at the event was impressive. She's a natural 4 but shows some versatility beyond the post along with the IQ & understanding of the game to play in different spots. She's active on the glass and quickly gets the ball out in transition after a defensive rebound, and she has the comfort to push it ahead herself & lead the break if needed. Her rim runs are fast and concise, getting layups a few times by making straight line rim runs after rebounds & beating her defender up the court. Offensive, she has the ability to score with her back to the basket or facing up, and she also knows how to space & play off the ball on the perimeter. She was very unselfish - at times, I thought maybe even a little too unselfish - but her court vision was good, finding open teammates spotting up or cutting time & time again, and she made her team better. I'm looking forward to watching her more as she continues to come back from the injury.

Freey Pleasants (5'8"; Syracuse Academy of Science 2020, I-90 Elite) - If you were looking for uncommitted*** 2020s at this event, you may want to start with Freey. She did some good things in the 3v3 portion and really put her stamp on her team's second 5v5 game. She's an imposing physical presence as a guard, likely one of the strongest & most physical players in an EST jersey over the course of the day. Along with that, she's quick on her feet with a pretty quick & explosive first step, and she really made a difference for her team as she looked to create for others with the ball in her hands. The following sequence was seen several times in 5v5 play - hard middle drive to beat the first defender, make the help D collapse, come to a controlled 2 foot stop in the paint, make the right read & dump to the post or kick to a shooter. She also created for her bigs several times in the P&R game. Overall, Freey is a player that can do a bit of everything to help teams win games and has the competitive desire to win, and she showed that in a solid effort.
*** - uncommitted no more. Since the posting of this write-up, Freey has committed to Division II Queens College. Congrats!

Freey Pleasants (Syracuse Academy of Science 2020)

Reese Vaughan (5'9"; Seton Catholic 2021, BNY Select) - Reese was as good as anyone at this event, as her growth & maturation made itself evident. Not only is she improving physically, but she's becoming a more confident, more vocal player that carries a different presence on the court. Reese showcased much of what's in her bag offensively at this event. On the ball, she was assertive and not only did she look to create for both herself & her teammates, she knew when to do each. She has a quick, long first step that allows her to get by the first defender consistently. In transition, she was both tough & crafty, able to beat people to the rim and extend for finishes or find ways to finish around a defender near the basket. She played well off the ball too, moving without the ball & spacing well, and when she got a good look from the perimeter, she shot the three at a high percentage. A solid day overall for one of the Southern Tier's finest, who made her team better when she was on the court.

Reese Vaughan (Seton Catholic 2021)

FULL LIST OF AFTERNOON SESSION PARTICIPANTS

Lauren Augustine (5’4”; Horseheads 2020)

Xy’el Bradford (5’5”; Syracuse Academy of Science 2020)
Jill Casey (5’11”; Horseheads 2020, Quinnipiac commit)
Brynne Gilmore (5’7”; Northern Adirondack 2020)
Freey Pleasants (5’8”; Syracuse Academy of Science 2020)
Madison Ansari (5’10”; Franklin Academy 2021)
Hailey Cascioli (5’8”; Chatham 2021)
Tessa Cole (5’6”; Sherburne-Earlville 2021)
Payton Couture (5’10”; Saranac 2021)
Molly Coyne (6’0”; West Genesee 2021)
Zyonaha Glen (5’11”; Nottingham 2021)
KJ Gordon (5’3”; Shaker 2021)
Jenna Granger (5’9”; Horseheads 2021)
Leana Heitmann (6’0”; CBA Syracuse 2021)
Jordan Hess (5’4”; Norwich 2021)
Zavia Jaime (5’7”; New Hartford 2021)
Madilann Johnson (5’2”; Horseheads 2021)
Julia Mann (5’9”; Central Square 2021)
Sarah Mattfeld (5’10”; Catholic Central 2021)
Makayla McCorker (6’0”; East 2021)
Katie Moravec (5’6”; Newfield 2021)
Kelly Moravec (5’5”; Newfield 2021)
Sophia Murray (5’4”; New Hartford 2021)
Mackenna Nechwedowich (6’0”; Newark Valley 2021)
Lauren Petrie (5’8”; Bishop Ludden 2021)
Alexis Tedford (5’5”; Maple Hill 2021)
Reese Vaughan (5’9”; Seton Catholic 2021)
Mariah Conklin (5’6”; Binghamton 2022)
Emily Delisle (5’5”; Shenendehowa 2022)
Margaret Dougher (5’6”; Norwich 2022)
Morgan Giancaterino (5’8”; Sacred Heart Academy 2022)
Mackenzie Hess (5’3”; Norwich 2022)
Sydney Huhtala (5’9”; Baldwinsville 2022)
Cecelia Lapertosa (6’1”; Whitesboro 2022)
Maren Louridas (5’11”; Bethlehem 2022)
Cristina Negron (5’7”; Williston Northampton (MA) 2022)
Gretchen Perine (5’3”; Baldwinsville 2022)
Claire Pikett (6’0”; Holland 2022)
Ruby Santos (5’10”; New Paltz 2022)
Carly Scott (5’2”; Horseheads 2022)
Morgan Tompkins (5’10”; Red Hook 2022)
Macie Trimarchi (5’10”; Colonie 2022)
Madalyn Barrows (5’7”; Oxford Academy 2023)
Ella Chandler (5’9”; Shenendehowa 2023)
Isabella Gilmore (5’10”; Northern Adirondack 2023)
Jazlynn Logan (5’5”; Rochester School of the Arts 2023)
Madison Lusk (5’5”; Albertus Magnus 2023)
Lauren Patnode (5’11”; Saratoga Springs 2023)
Gabby Sheth (5’4”; Kingston 2023)
Amarah Streiff (5’11”; Bishop Ludden 2023)
Jaiden Williams (5’7”; Union-Endicott 2023)
Milleniyah Glanton (5’5”; Newark 2024)
Avery Mills (5’7”; Mekeel Christian Academy 2024)
Aniya Rowe (5’5”; Bishop Kearney 2024)
Leah Thompson (5’10”; Hilton 2024)
Jayla Bell (5’5”; Lyons 2025)
Ava Gallup (5’10”; Webster Schroeder 2025)
Mallory Heise (5’5”; Hilton 2025)
Amaia Jackson (5’5”; Bishop Kearney 2025)

5th Annual EST Upstate Fall Showcase: Morning Session Standouts

***There were many quality players at this event, and many that had good showings, made good plays, and left strong impressions. I have not highlighted all of them here. This article points at a few that either had particularly superlative showings or were particularly impressive in my eyes compared to my previous evaluation of them. There are many that are still to come in other formats that I thought played well or had shining moments. I've taken notes on all participants in this session & have cut highlights from game film, and I'll work to put a spotlight on all as time goes on!***


With the 5th Annual EST Upstate Fall Showcase now a thing of the past, it's time to take a quick look back to mention who made their mark & stood out at the event, starting with the morning session.

September 29 saw 117 athletes from NY & MA take the court at Schenectady HS. 58 of them were in the event's opening session. This included a wide-ranging variety of talent - from well-established recruits with an early working list of Division I offers and some of the region's finest young talent to under-the-radar, local program juniors & seniors looking to work their way onto Division III radars. A few standouts & notes from the morning session, listed in alphabetical order:


Jenalyse Alarcon (5'9"; Troy 2021, NY Havoc) - Jenalyse is still working back into full game speed, as I believe this was her first event like this since being cleared following a February knee injury. Something that struck me from the moment she walked in is how far along she's come. There's no mental effect on her that lingers for so many athletes coming back from injuries. She played unafraid, willing to attack & embrace contact, and if you didn't know already, you wouldn't have thought there was ever an injury to begin with. She's kept herself in great shape along the way and looks ready to go. Jenalyse showed some more comfort with the jumper and it looks smoother coming off her hand, as she hit a few midrange & perimeter Js at the event. Perhaps her best asset on the court is how well she plays without the ball - in a game where many don't know what to do when they don't have it in their hands, she plays very well & makes an impact without it, knowing when & where to cut and cutting to score vs. cutting to space. Alarcon is a player that could prove valuable to a winning team/program in years to come - hopefully no one forgot about her, because she's back.

Janay Brantley (Catskill 2023)

Janay Brantley (5'8"; Catskill 2023, NY Havoc) - I thought Janay, one of the 518's finest young talents that may fall under the radar for some at Catskill, had a pretty impressive showing. The main thing that sticks out about her is an extensive scoring package. She's known as a good shooter at this point, and she hit a handful of threes at the event, also showing she can knock them down against a good contest. What might have struck me the most is her growing finishing package going toward the rim. She hit floaters & short runners from various angles, had a high arcing right hand/right foot finish going parallel to the rim, and even dipped to the post at one point, holding off a strong defender with her hip to lead into a catch & reverse layup finish. Brantley looks more comfortable on the ball at this stage, but with her size & length at the guard spot along with skill set, she carries versatile qualities that could make her an impact player both on & off the ball going forward.

Anna Eng (5'5"; Croton-Harmon 2021, NY Extreme) - Anna has had a busy fall, seemingly in a different gym every weekend, and she's been showing out the whole way. This event was certainly no different, as her showing was impressive even to someone that has been aware of her for a couple years. Anna is known as a very skilled PG that brings the flash & style with her game, but don't be fooled - there's a ton of substance and a real competitive edge. She was a clear standout at this event at the guard spot, showing some of everything among a strong crop of guards, some already holding scholarship offers. The shot was really falling for Eng, as she got hot early and ended up hitting 8 or 9 threes over a pair of 5v5 games. It started with a catch & shoot off a screen, then a deep pull-up trey & another off a quick rhythm dribble, and she was eventually showing the ability to hit right off dribble moves. She did more than just that, as she showed the dribble move package to be able to break defenders down off the bounce, and she also made an impact on the defensive end as she used active hands to get some deflections & force a few turnovers to spring the break. In a 2021 class that is DEEP in this region & easy for even a strong guard to slip through the cracks, I'm anticipating that Anna will make her presence felt and end up having some scholarship level suitors.

Anna Eng (Croton-Harmon 2021)

Stasia Epler (5'7"; Cambridge 2022, NY Havoc) - I thought Stasia, a small-school standout alongside the highly heralded Phillips twins at Cambridge that's starting to come into her own, had a great showing at this event. Known as a knockdown shooter, she showed more in her offensive arsenal than just hitting the three. She got into the lane & connected on a floater, and at another point, she made a nice move going to her left, hitting a fallaway midrange jumper off a spin move in 5v5 play. Epler looked more comfortable with the ball in her hands, even sliding over to handle it & play some point at times, and her eyes were up looking to pitch ahead to finishers in transition. She still showed the range though in case anyone forgot what time it was, hitting several threes and extending out to the pro line while shooting at a high percentage.

Sydney Hart (5'8"; South Glens Falls 2023, NY Havoc) - The same can be said for Syd that's said about a couple others in this post - her performance at this event is just as much a testament to her work ethic & conditioning as it is anything else. Syd had a solid start, but seemingly picked it up as the event went on and was a true standout by her team's final 5v5 game, still going at 100% as everyone else was wearing down. Her shot was off early, but she found other ways to make an impact as the multi-sport standout was getting back into the swing of things going up & down. She really picked it up offensively in the final game, showing a three-level scoring ability with a couple long treys, midrange game, a couple takes to the rim off the dribble, and with her strength, she was able to take her defender into the post a couple times as well - showing right & left hand finishes and post footwork that most posts don't even have. The floor general also showed her ability to find & create for others, with a couple pocket passes to cutters for finishes.

Teagan Kamm (6'1"; Honeoye Falls-Lima 2022, WNY Lakers) - Teagan is a true forward that, in terms of impact at an event like this, has really improved over the last several months. Her post game offensively is developing, and she finishes high & plays under control with the ball in her hands. She made a couple very nice passes that show court vision & passing ability that I previously wasn't aware of - one on quick recognition, find & kick out of a double in 3v3 play for a weak-side jumper, and the other threading the needle to a cutter from the top of the key in 5v5 action. Perhaps a bigger asset at this point is what she brings defensively, a definite 'plus' post defender that can guard good forwards or be an anchor in the middle of a zone. She's a quality shot blocker, with good length along with the height & a well-trained ability to stay straight up on block attempts without fouling. She looked stronger, more confident & comfortable, and she made a bigger impact at this event because of it.

Maddisyn Mahoney (Shaker 2021)

Maddisyn Mahoney (6'2"; Shaker 2021, NY Havoc) - From the standpoint of sheer physical dominance, no one brought it like Maddi. She was a true standout at this event, not only because of her quality of play, but also because of the visible strides she's made over the course of 2019. Mahoney was a physical presence & dominant in the post, making other quality players afraid to touch the paint at times. She's becoming more mobile, more agile, and a better rim protector in the post defensively. She was also active on the glass from start to finish, grabbing boards at both ends both in & out of her area. She was running the floor well, making rim runs after getting rebounds, catching & finishing in transition, and she even sprung the break at one point with an advance chest pass covering most of the court to a teammate in stride. Perhaps most striking was how well-conditioned she is. She was still going at full speed in the final minutes of the event, and she wore down matchup after matchup. Mahoney's effectiveness in the post was a clear takeaway from the showcase.

Amya McLeod (5'6"; Rome Free Academy 2023, I-90 Elite) - I certainly was familiar with Amya going into the event, having watched the CNY youngster for about a year now and having her in a previous event as well, but I thought she made a statement in this session even to me. Perhaps Amya's biggest asset is the intensity she plays with, as she brought a different level of energy to her team whenever she was on the court. She's athletic & explosive off the bounce, and she was mentally in attack mode at this event but also showing discretion in the process. If her performance here was any indicator, her range is improving, as she hit a few threes during the day - a couple off the catch, a couple more off the dribble - while shooting at a solid percentage. Amya dominated for a stretch in 3v3 play, then had another flurry later in the session in the second 5v5 game.

Amya McLeod (Rome Free Academy 2023)

Abby Racine (5'10"; Northeastern Clinton 2021, Lone Wolf) - As far as helping herself in the eyes of attending coaches & evaluators goes, there may not be anyone that did herself a service as much as Abby did at this event. She was possibly the most asked about player at the event upon its completion, and with good reason. The high school junior has the body of a college sophomore already and her strength is a major asset, but it's far from her only ticket as she showed real improvement in both skill & confidence. She looks more comfortable facing up & handling the ball than in the past, even stepping out to the wing & putting it on the deck. The naturally trained post finishes well with either hand in the blocks and has pretty good footwork, covers a lot of ground on post moves & uses her body well to hold off defenders. However, that 'naturally trained post' looks to be becoming more of a 3 with her widening skill set. On top of the handle & attacking from the wing, she was consistently knocking down jumpers from different spots on the court, including a handful of threes. She has quickly jumped into the discussion as a potential D2 prospect in that class.

Abby Racine (Northeastern Clinton 2021)

Lexie Roe (5'7"; Fayetteville-Manlius 2021, I-90 Elite) - There may not be much more of a pure bucket here than Lexie. If I counted points at this event, I'd be surprised if the Syracuse area standout didn't lead the way. It started in 3v3 play, showing very deep range with a couple 25 footers when given some space. Her confidence grew more in 5v5 play, where she hit 3 threes in the first few minutes and then started to attack poor closeouts to go downhill & show the in-between game. She continued to fill it up as the event wore on, showing the ability to hit off the catch, off ball screens, and a couple coming off stepbacks. I liked her willingness to try & absorb contact a little more, as she got to the free throw line a few times as well. Coaches that are looking for a pure scorer at the 2 in the 2021 class might want to get familiar.

Karlyssa Shifflett (5'8"; Liverpool 2021, Syracuse Nets) - Karly, a diehard gym rat that showed her dedication in the summer by making every night of the summer league coming from Syracuse, was firing on all cylinders from start to finish. Known as a knockdown shooter, she showed the ability to hit both off the catch & off the dribble, and going to both her right & left in doing so. She really got hot in the final game, hitting 4 threes & adding a couple finishes going toward the rim, which is a testament to her conditioning in a three-hour session in a warm gym. Shifflett is showing progression in her willingness to add aspects to her game offensively as well, as she's showing more comfort putting it on the deck & working an in-between game in the mix. At one point, she had a good take going left, holding the defender off with her hip and turned the corner late before lofting a short floater. This active & assertive scoring wing will likely become a coveted 2021 prospect by next spring & summer.


FULL LIST OF MORNING SESSION PARTICIPANTS

Toni Adipietro (5'7"; Pine Bush 2020)
Anastasia Edwards (6'1"; Morris 2020)
Paige Keeler (5'7"; Jamesville-DeWitt 2020)
Piper Seamon (5'8"; Cooperstown 2020)
Jenalyse Alarcon (5'9"; Troy 2021)
Alana Batson (5'8"; Whitesboro 2021)
Brianna Beebe (5'10"; Newark Valley 2021)
Molly Brophy (5'11"; Greenwich 2021)
Allessia Carlo (5'4"; Kennedy Catholic 2021)
Solé Carrington (5'6"; Shaker 2021)
Laycee Drake (5'6"; Hancock 2021)
Anna Eng (5'5"; Croton-Harmon 2021)
Lauren Filien (6'0"; Columbia 2021)
Melanie Hoyt (6'2"; Stamford 2021)
Anna Jankovic (5'9"; Averill Park 2021)
Maddisyn Mahoney (6'2"; Shaker 2021)
Kylee Peck (5'6"; Greene 2021)
Sophie Phillips (5'11"; Cambridge 2021)
Abby Racine (5'10"; Northeastern Clinton 2021)
Kayla Robbins (6'0"; Shaker 2021)
Lexie Roe (5'7"; Fayetteville-Manlius 2021)
Mackenzie Searles (5'9"; Hoosic Valley 2021)
Karlyssa Shifflett (5'8"; Liverpool 2021)
Jackie Stanavich (5'9"; Amsterdam 2021)
Arianna Stockinger (5'9"; Putnam Valley 2021)
Amaya Williams (5'3"; Nottingham 2021)
Vasilia Anastos (5'4"; Maine-Endwell 2022)
Alexandra Bednarczyk (6'0"; Baldwinsville 2022)
Haley Burchhardt (5'5"; Schalmont 2022)
Maddie Cozzens (6'0"; Shenendehowa 2022)
Stasia Epler (5'7"; Cambridge 2022)
Samantha Hansen (5'10"; Shenendehowa 2022)
Teagan Kamm (6'1"; Honeoye Falls-Lima 2022)
Madison Kelly (5'7"; Maine-Endwell 2022)
Katie Marlow (5'11"; Shenendehowa 2022)
Cara Murphy (5'8"; Wilbraham & Monson (MA) 2022)
Kate Peek (5'9"; Millbrook School 2022)
Tanner Poissant (5'6"; Columbia 2022)
Emily Satterday (5'9"; Shaker 2022)
Kyla Smith (5'4"; Fonda-Fultonville 2022)
Chessie Vassilakos (5'6"; Colonie 2022)
Amelia Wood (6'0"; Averill Park 2022)
Hayley Beebe (5'3"; Newark Valley 2023)
Sophie Bissaillon (5'7"; Columbia 2023)
Janay Brantley (5'8"; Catskill 2023)
Briana Dorr (5'6"; Shenendehowa 2023)
Isabella Franchi (5'6"; Colonie 2023)
Sydney Hart (5'8"; South Glens Falls 2023)
Kaylee Krysztof (5'6"; Depew 2023)
Amya McLeod (5'6"; Rome Free Academy 2023)
Kaleigh Montanez (5'11"; Shenendehowa 2023)
Ava Pearson (5'4"; Colonie 2023)
Meagan Schuermann (5'8"; Cooperstown 2023)
Danielle Seamon (5'9"; Cooperstown 2023)
Hannah VanDerzee (5'9"; Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk 2023)
Alaejah Wallace (5'3"; Elmira 2023)
Cameryn Wilders (5'5"; Shenendehowa 2023)
Mackenzie Owens (5'6"; Springville-Griffith 2024)

Young Guns Prove to Be the Cream of the Crop - EST Summer League Team Recap

Youth is often talked about as a disadvantage in the athletic world – too young, not physically ready, not mature or experienced enough. However, that same youth can also become an advantage. The aptly named Young Guns squad, with 60% of its roster going into their sophomore years of high school, exemplified how youth can go a long way. The youngest team in the league also looked like the hungriest team in the league seemingly from its outset, and on playoff night, they certainly looked like they had the most in the tank, showing resiliency & then dominance en route to a pair of victories to earn the 2019 EST summer league championship.

It was apparent from the league’s opening night that this group had some extra juice, keeping both of their opponents in the thirties – a tough feat in a league with several scholarship level players on each team – on their way to two double digit wins. Offensively, the balance they showed in those two games – five players scoring six or more points apiece in each win – became a trademark for the team in red going forward.

Kaia Henderson had a fantastic 2019 campaign, helping push the Young Guns to an EST championship.

Night two was where they showed the grit of a winning team and ability to win in different ways. In what was a terrible start offensively vs. Outwork – only having 4 points on the board with just over 2:00 remaining in the 1^st half – they were able to not only dig through the rough patch but come out with a win. The following game was anything but that, as it was a shootout from the tip and they simply needed to outscore a red hot Lockdown team. They did just that, going 13/23 from beyond the arc in a 72-60 win.

The Young Guns continued to flourish and the wins continued to pile up, but they finally hit a road block in the back end of the summer. After running to a 7-1 record, the last night of the regular season was a struggle, as they dropped both games in what could be called disappointing fashion going into playoff night. The malaise seemingly hung around for the 1^st half of their semifinal game, with a very undermanned No Mercy leading at halftime of their semifinal game. Young Guns picked it up after intermission though, dominating the 3^rd quarter to gain separation and run to the finals. Facing Next Big Thing, a team with 6 on the roster & 5 in attendance that won the title last year, they never gave their opponents a chance. An early edge was maintained through the 1^st half, and the lead expanded in the 3^rd quarter, ballooning to as much as 18 to remove all doubt of who was coming home with the win. The eventual 57-45 victory for Young Guns was EST’s first ever double digit championship game.

Abby Lombardoni helped Young Guns become the league's top team as one of the lone rising seniors.

The balance of Young Guns was an integral part of their success, but it’s also safe to say that Kaia Henderson played a major role. The rising sophomore from New Hartford already has offers on the table from high major D1 programs, and she consistently showed why that’s the case in her 2^nd year on the Union College court in EST. When games got tight or when the team was struggling to get anything going, it was often Kaia that took it over and made things happen. That was evident with her dominant stretch in the July 1 game against Outwork, scoring 7 straight points in a 3 possession stretch to give her team much needed momentum. She had 10 in the quarter, one that they won 22-5. The championship game was another one of those moments – her 12 point, 9 rebound, 3 assist, 3 steal performance sounds strong to begin with in an EST game, but it doesn’t tell the half of how she was able to control pace & tempo, consistently making good decisions and making it impossible for a loaded NBT squad to chip into the deficit. She was 10^th in the league in points per game (9.9), 3^rd in assists (3.2), & 5^th in steals (1.9), and her 4.7 rebounds per game ranked highly among guards in the league. The most telling stat, however, may come from the win/loss column. Young Guns went 9-1 with Kaia in the lineup and 0-2 without her. A big time player that made things happen from start to finish.

You also can’t talk about the success of Young Guns without bringing up their post play. A pair of small school standouts – and like Kaia, both rising sophomores – were arguably the most effective forward tandem in the league this summer. Makenzie Smith (Broadalbin-Perth 2022) and Alexis Wright (Berne-Knox-Westerlo 2022) were major parts of the team’s foundation. Their statistical numbers were impressive – Makenzie averaged 7.9 PPG & 7.5 RPG (7^th in EST), Alexis averaged 9.8 PPG (11^th in EST) & 6.3 RPG – but like Kaia, the stats don’t tell the half of it. Their toughness and blue-collar work ethic were staples, as they won the battle in the trenches more often than not. Their impact wasn't any more evident than in the championship game, where going up against a pair of accomplished forwards including a Division I commit, the two combined for 35 points & 17 rebounds in a 57-45 win (Alexis had 19 & 10; Makenzie had 16 & 7). In a league that doesn’t offer anything material for success (no trophies, no medals, no free ice cream), the ‘compete level’ of players is on full display. Some have it more than others. How hard Lexi & Makenzie competed at all times, even when tired, was evident – and at times, it made all the difference.

Alexis Wright did big things consistently for Young Guns, finishing 3rd in the league in total points & providing added toughness for the champs.

If that wasn’t enough, add Payton Graber to the mix. The rising sophomore standout at Schalmont wasn’t there as much as the aforementioned names – 6 games compared to 12 from Smith/Wright & 10 from Henderson – but her presence was felt when she was on the court. Payton led them in points per game at 10.17 (6^th in EST), added 3.7 RPG, and she shot over 40% from the field & just under 40% from deep. Their July 31 loss against a Power Up team that was firing on all cylinders (nearly 50% from the field, over 50% from 3) could’ve been much worse if not for Graber’s 20 point outing (8/15 FG, 4/6 3P). She packed a powerful punch in the backcourt, and already having plenty of experience at this young age of having opposing defenses gear up for her, she was able to make it look easy at times with 1v1 situations.

But what pushed Young Guns over the top was that everyone made an impact. There were no weak links & everyone carried their weight. Maddie Meyer & Haley Burchhardt – like the ones above, both rising sophomores – provided even more heart and competitive edge to this group, and they both hit shots when needed. Meyer averaged 5.4 PPG, 2.2 APG (10^th in EST), & 2.1 SPG (2^nd in EST), and she made her share of big plays on both sides of the ball in close games. Burchhardt added 4.6 PPG & 3.2 RPG, and on top of the toughness that she brought, a much-improved perimeter stroke went a long way with her ability to make defenses pay for giving her room. Sydney Lusher (Oneida 2021) provided versatility with her ability to play on or off the ball at 5’10”, and she made several key plays throughout playoff day, with the team playing at another level with her on the court. Kiley Snow (Whitesboro 2020), Alana Batson (Whitesboro 2021), and Abby Lombardoni (Fonda-Fultonville 2020) provided great wing depth as reliable offensive weapons. Snow, who only was able to play in four games due to injuries, led the league in 3-point percentage, hitting 8 of her 16 attempts over those games. Batson had a couple standout stretches in games with her ability to not only shoot it, but put the ball on the floor & create going to the rim, and she averaged 5.5 PPG. Lombardoni, known at this point locally perhaps most as the one that went on a monstrous tear leading Fonda-Fultonville to the Section 2 Class B finals, showed she could do much more than score the ball, becoming one of the team’s most effective creators with her court vision & passing ability going off the dribble. She also had her moments scoring though – ask Lockdown from their July 1 game, where she reeled off 4 treys in the first 7 minutes.

Makenzie Smith made a statement in her 1st year in EST, averaging 7.9 PPG, 7.5 RPG, and becoming a dominant post presence on a winning team.

As a team, there wasn’t much of anything that you could say was a weakness. They led the league in team scoring at 52 PPG, but they were also in the top 3 in points allowed per game (45.6). Their ability to shoot it as a team was unmatched, with 8 of their 10 players knocking down 7 or more threes on the year. They won the battle of the boards in 8 of their 12 games. They made ballhandlers uncomfortable and forced turnovers, leading the league in steals by a comfortable margin. Combine all of that, and you get a team that finds ways to win regardless of the style of game.

The youngest team in the league handled business. They showed that they could win pretty, and they showed that they could win ugly. I don’t do all-league teams anymore because I’d rather not be crucified by angry family members – been down that road – but there would certainly be a few from this roster if that was still a thing. Only two graduate next year from this roster – Kiley Snow wraps up a two-year stint in the summer league, and Abby Lombardoni was one of only two 1^st year ESTers in the 2020 class. The future is bright for all of this talented group. If they showed anything, it’s that playing hard matters, compete level matters, the little things matter. Congrats to the 2019 edition of the Young Guns, who go down as one of the EST summer league’s more dominant teams to date.

Sydney Lusher, who's been one of the 'young guns' on teams for years now, took a different role as one of this team's elder statesmen. She made several key plays to help Young Guns come out with a championship.

YOUNG GUNS ROSTER

Abby Lombardoni (Fonda-Fultonville 2020) - 3.7 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.4 APG, 7 threes
Kiley Snow (Whitesboro 2020) - 6.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 50% 3P (8/16)
Alana Batson (Whitesboro 2021) - 5.5 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 7 threes
Sydney Lusher (Oneida 2021) - 3.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.3 APG, 44.4% FG
Haley Burchhardt (Schalmont 2022) - 4.6 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 9 threes
Payton Graber (Schalmont 2022) - 10.2 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2 SPG, 41% FG (25/61), 38.1% 3P (8/21)
Kaia Henderson (New Hartford 2022) - 9.9 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.2 APG, 1.9 SPG, 10 threes
Maddie Meyer (Duanesburg 2022) - 5.4 PPG, 2 RPG, 2.2 APG, 2.1 SPG, 12 threes
Makenzie Smith (Broadalbin-Perth 2022) - 7.9 PPG, 7.5 RPG
Alexis Wright (Berne-Knox-Westerlo 2022) - 9.8 PPG (117 pts), 6.3 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 7 threes

5TH ANNUAL EST UPSTATE FALL SHOWCASE: Full Info W/ Registration Links

*** THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. THE MAX CAPACITY HAS BEEN HIT, WITH OVER 120 ATHLETES REGISTERED. SUBMITTING REGISTRATION BELOW WILL PUT YOU ON THE WAITING LIST, WHICH IS ACCESSED AS PEOPLE BACK OUT ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS!!! ***

5th Annual EST Upstate Fall Showcase

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2019

Site: Schenectady High School (Pat Riley Sports Center)

Session 1 Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Session 2 Time: 1:00-4:00 PM

Open to: Girls in Classes of 2020-2023

Cost: $75 ($78 if using PayPal)

Registration Form: https://jeffmlinar.wufoo.com/forms/q3zv1z60urqvbs/

One of the original EST events is back for its 5th year!

The Upstate Fall Showcase has made massive growth since its humble beginnings in 2015. With over 100 participants in each of the last two years along with dozens of college coaches at each, it's back for another go-around. It'll take place on Sunday, September 29 at the Pat Riley Sports Center at Schenectady High School.

Amanda Mieczkowski - an Assumption (Division 2) commit from western Massachusetts - has been a staple at EST events over the last two years, including the Upstate Fall Showcase

Athletes will hit the court for a 3 hour period. A heavy dose is dedicated to competitive, structured 3v3 & 5v5 play to allow ample time to compete in front of college coaches & evaluators in attendance. Beyond that, all participating athletes will go through a skill work session that has traditionally been coordinated by current or former college coaches. The combination of different aspects allows for the opportunity to get challenged, get better, and allow coaches to evaluate players in different settings. The event is expected to have a diverse base of talent - EST events have drawn some of the top talent from Albany to Buffalo, Plattsburgh to Westchester, & everywhere in between, along with additional participants from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, & Vermont. The Upstate Fall Showcase has proven to be a can't miss event in the fall for players, college coaches, & evaluators alike! Anticipate a strong showing from a wide variance of coaches from D2, D3, & JuCo programs, along with Northeast based scouting services & basketball media outlets. The Schenectady HS baselines have been lined with coaches for every event in the last three years!

In order to register, all you need to do is submit the registration form online & submit payment. The registration form takes 5 minutes - detailed contact info, basic academic & athletic info - and is submitted quickly & securely online. Payment can be submitted through PayPal for a quick, convenient method ($78 instead of $75 if using PayPal due to their service fee). If you'd prefer using another payment option (cash/check/Venmo), not a problem - just inform me upon registration.

Empire State Takeover events have emerged as not only a leading option for high level competition & college exposure in upstate NY, but one of the top options in the entire Northeast. The 5th Annual EST Upstate Fall Showcase is shaping up to be bigger & better and expand on that growth. I anticipate this event selling out and being a valuable way to showcase your abilities in front of eyes that matter! I hope to see you at Schenectady HS on September 29!

Kaci Donovan, pictured at last year's EST Upstate Fall Showcase, put the gym on notice in 2018. The rising senior from Owego is committed to Penn State.

REGISTERED PLAYER LIST (2020-2023 Classes)


Toni Adipietro (5’7”, 2020)

Lauren Augustine (5’4”, 2020)

Xy’el Bradford (5’5”, 2020)

Jillian Casey (5’10”, 2020)

Brynne Gilmore (5’7”, 2020)

Freey Pleasants (5’8”, 2020)

Piper Seamon (5’8”, 2020)

Xaneya Thomas (5’8”, 2020)

Allison Shaw (5’6”, 2020)

Madison Ansari (5’10”, 2021)

Alana Batson (5’8”, 2021)

Brianna Beebe (5’10”, 2021)

Alyssa Brammer (5’3”, 2021)

Molly Brophy (5’11”, 2021)

Allessia Carlo (5’4”, 2021)

Solé Carrington (5’6”, 2021)

Hailey Cascioli (5’8”, 2021)

Tessa Cole (5’6”, 2021)

Payton Couture (5’10”, 2021)

Molly Coyne (6’0”, 2021)

Laycee Drake (5’6”, 2021)

Anna Eng (5’5”, 2021)

Jenna Faulkner (5’10”, 2021)

Lauren Filien (6’0”, 2021)

Zyohana Glen (5’11”, 2021)

KJ Gordon (5’3”, 2021)

Jenna Granger (5’9”, 2021)

Julia Harvey (5’8”, 2021)

Leana Heitmann (6’0”, 2021)

Jordan Hess (5’4”, 2021)

Melanie Hoyt (6’2”, 2021)

Zavia Jaime (5’7”, 2021)

Anna Jankovic (5’9”, 2021)

Madilann Johnson (5’2”, 2021)

Maddisyn Mahoney (6’2”, 2021)

Julia Mann (5’9”, 2021)

Sarah Mattfeld (5’10”, 2021)

Antonia May (5’11”, 2021)

Lauren McCrae (5’4”, 2021)

Jordyn Meunier (5’10”, 2021)

Katie Moravec (5’6”, 2021)

Kelly Moravec (5’5”, 2021)

Victoria Morgan (5’8”, 2021)

Sophia Murray (5’4”, 2021)

Kylee Peck (5’6”, 2021)

Lauren Petrie (5’8”, 2021)

Lilly Phillips (5’11”, 2021)

Sophie Phillips (5’11”, 2021)

Abby Racine (5’10”, 2021)

Lexie Roe (5’7”, 2021)

Mackenzie Searles (5’9”, 2021)

Karlyssa Shifflett (5’8”, 2021)

Jackie Stanavich (5’9”, 2021)

Alexis Tedford (5’5”, 2021)

Reese Vaughan (5’9”, 2021)

Amaya Williams (5’3”, 2021)

Vasilia Anastos (5’4”, 2022)

Alexandra Bednarczyk (6’0”, 2022)

Haley Burchhardt (5’5”, 2022)

Kayleigh Bryant (5’9”, 2022)

Kaelah Carter (5’7”, 2022)

Maddie Cozzens (6’0”, 2022)

Catherine Dadey (5’9”, 2022)

Emily Delisle (5’5”, 2022)

Margaret Dougher (5’6”, 2022)

Stasia Epler (5’7”, 2022)

Morgan Giancaterino (5’8”, 2022)

Abby Hansen (5’8”, 2022)

Samantha Hansen (5’10”, 2022)

MacKenzie Hess (5’3”, 2022)

Sydney Huhtala (5’9”, 2022)

Ciara Hundley (5’11”, 2022)

Teagan Kamm (6’1”, 2022)

Madison Kelly (5’8”, 2022)

Katie Marlow (5’11”, 2022)

Savannah Moore (5’8”, 2022)

Cristina Negron (5’8”, 2022)

Kate Peek (5’9”, 2022)

Gretchen Perine (5’3”, 2022)

Lexi Pierce (5’9”, 2022)

Tanner Poissant (5’6”, 2022)

Emily Satterday (5’9”, 2022)

Carly Scott (5’2”, 2022)

Kyla Smith (5’4”, 2022)

Morgan Tompkins (5’10”, 2022)

Macie Trimarchi (5’10”, 2022)

Francesca Vassilakos (5’5”, 2022)

Jalyn Walsh (5’9”, 2022)

Giavanna White Principio (6’1”, 2022)

Amelia Wood (6’0”, 2022)

Madalyn Barrows (5’7”, 2023)

Hayley Beebe (5’3”, 2023)

Sophie Bissaillon (5’7”, 2023)

Janay Brantley (5’8”, 2023)

Bri Carey (5’6”, 2023)

Ella Chandler (5’9”, 2023)

Briana Dorr (5’6”, 2023)

Grace Dwileski (5’10”, 2023)

Bella Franchi (5’6”, 2023)

Addison Gates (5’0”, 2023)

Isabella Gilmore (5’10”, 2023)

Kaylee Krysztof (5’6”, 2023)
Jazlynn Logan (5’5”, 2023)

Kaleigh Montanez (5’11”, 2023)

Lauren Patnode (5’11”, 2023)

Ava Pearson (5’4”, 2023)

Meagan Schuermann (5’8”, 2023)

Danielle Seamon (5’9”, 2023)

Gabby Sheth (5’4”, 2023)

Amarah Streiff (5’11”, 2023)

Hannah VanDerzee (5’9”, 2023)

Alaejah Wallace (5’3”, 2023)
Cameryn Wilders (5’5”, 2023)

1st Annual EST Fall Futures Combine (Classes of 2024-2025) - Info W/ Registration Links

1st ANNUAL EST FALL FUTURES COMBINE

Date: Sun, September 15, 2019

Time: 11:00-2:00

Site: Mekeel Christian Academy (36 Sacandaga Rd., Scotia, NY 12302)

Open To: Girls in Classes of 2024-2025 (7th-8th grade)

Cost: $60

TO REGISTER: https://jeffmlinar.wufoo.com/forms/mboq59l1ha2jl9/

TO PAY: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YUQWHS63EQVJG

It might still be August, but it hasn't been 90 degrees in a while, fall sports practices are underway at high schools, and pumpkin is back at Dunkin'... it's fall hoops time!

One of the goals of Empire State Takeover is to continue expanding to provide opportunities to get girls in the gym. Whether it's high schoolers getting after it & playing in front of college coaches or middle schoolers getting after it and playing in a new, different environment to learn, grow, & get better with other athletes both familiar & new, EST aims to continue growing to keep basketball at the forefront of the discussion for girls athletes in the region.

Jalea Abrams, a participant in both May EST Middle School combines, is already a key piece for Section 4 Class AA power Elmira & is one of the Southern Tier's shining stars.

With that comes this - a new event for the fall of 2019. After two years of highly successful EST Middle School Combines, it's only right to kick off an event for the region's up-and-comers as the leaves are falling just as there's been a high school event for the last handful of years.

The 1st Annual EST Fall Futures Combine will feature plenty of high intensity, controlled 3v3 & 5v5 play to give athletes ample opportunity to test their ability among many of the region's top young talent. Along with that, an additional skills session will be provided, as has been the case with all previous middle school events & some of the high school ones, to also provide the opportunity to learn & get better in a workout format, adding to the true 'combine' feel. These skill work sessions have traditionally been coordinated by current or former collegiate coaches.

This event will be held on Sunday, September 15 at Mekeel Christian Academy in Scotia (Schenectady area). It'll run from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, and it's open to all 7th-8th grade girls (Classes of 2024-2025). Cost for the event is $60 (jersey included).

Avery Mills, already a standout at Mekeel Christian and the league MVP as a 7th grader, was one of the many standouts at May's 2nd Annual EST Middle School Combine.

The Fall Futures Combine aims to provide a chance for ample evaluation & court time, so registration will be capped at FIFTY ATHLETES. With both previous middle school events having filled to max capacity and high school events consistently attracting over 100 players, I anticipate this inaugural event to fill up quickly!

EST middle school events have proven to be a beneficial stop for many of the region's up and coming ballers, being able to work, learn, get better, & also provide an early measuring stick alongside the top budding young talent. They've housed players of all levels, from those that already have Division 1 offers & top all-state picks to those just finding their love of the game. They have also proven to be a great opportunity for myself & other evaluators to identify young & rising talent at an earlier age, which has been beneficial in the overall evaluation process.

Mackenzie Owens, a standout at Section VI Springville-Griffith and already a Buffalo News All-WNY performer in 7th grade, had a strong EST debut at the 2nd Annual Middle School Combine.

Registration form & payment links (PayPal) are below. The form takes 5 minutes to fill out and is done/submitted securely online. PayPal has been the most popular method of payment for events, but cash, check, & now Venmo are also accepted. Inquire for check payment/Venmo information.

Looking forward to seeing many of the region's future hoopers at Mekeel on September 15! Contact me at any time with any questions. Hope to see you there!

REGISTRATION: https://jeffmlinar.wufoo.com/forms/mboq59l1ha2jl9/

PAYPAL ($63 if PayPal due to their service charge): https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YUQWHS63EQVJG

REGISTERED PLAYER LIST

Mia Ada (5'6", 2024)

Karissa Antoine (5'11", 2024)

Sophia Bonnell (5'2", 2024)

Lily Briggs (5'4", 2024)

Sierra Carter (5'6", 2024)

Liv Christensen (5'2", 2024)

Ellie Clearwater (5'6", 2024)

Grace Cozzens (5'9", 2024)

Megan Deasy (5'4", 2024)

Sydney Delisle (4'11", 2024)

Kaitlyn Hansen (5'7", 2024)

Taylor Holohan (5'8", 2024)

Jazlynn Logan (5'5", 2024)

Alexandra Moses (5'5", 2024)

Mackenzie Owens (5'6", 2024)

Rhiannon Perkins (5'8", 2024)

Aniya Rowe (5'5", 2024)

Sophia Serravillo (5'7", 2024)

Marisa Smith (5'9", 2024)

Allison Stank (5'8", 2024)

Abby Stuart (5'2", 2024)

Gabby Stuart (5'4", 2024)

Leah Thompson (5'10", 2024)

Gianna Toole (5'7", 2024)

Natalie Tucker (5'1", 2024)

Tatiana Tune (5'4", 2024)

Makenzie Williams (6'4", 2024)

Ava Amorese (5'5", 2025)

Jayla Bell (5'6", 2025)

Morgan Brewer (5'2", 2025)

Olivia Chairmonte (5'6", 2025)

Sarah Gaetano (5'2", 2025)

Mallory Heise (5'5", 2025)

Amaia Jackson (5'5", 2025)

Emma Kamas (5'1", 2025)

Hannah Lauenstein (4'8", 2025)

Ava Mamone (5'10", 2025)

Hazell Nickerson (5'10", 2025)

Emma Phelan (5'4", 2025)

Kaitlyn Robbins (5'8", 2025)

Ava Sandroni (5'7", 2025)

Emily Thornton (5'9", 2025)

Grace Villnave (5'5", 2025)

Kelsey vonWedel (5'7", 2025)

Ashaya Wallace (5'4", 2025)

Carolina Williams (5'0", 2025)