KATELYNN FLAHERTY MAKES FIRST TEAM ALL STATE.

 

Katie Flaherty (Point Pleasant Beach HS, NJ)

 

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





 

 

 SADIE EDWARDS MAKES PREP'S FIRST TEAM ALL STATE.

 

Sadie Edwards (Blair Academy HS, NJ)

 

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



 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO LAUREN McBRIDE FOR MAKING FIRST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE.

 

Lauren McBride (South Hunderton HS, NJ)

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

 

 

 

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

 

De Aisha Jones shoots over two defenders

 



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

 

 



ALEXIS SEARS
 

Alexis Sears (Lenape HS, NJ)

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

LAUREN McBRIDE

Lauren Mcbride ( South Hunterdon Regional HS, NJ )

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

 

MADDIE SIMS 

 

Maddie Sims ( Lenape HS, NJ )

 

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



 

 

POINT PLEASANT BEACH WINS THE GROUP I STATE'S

 

Marina Mabrey, Katelynn Flaherty, Coach (Mike Feerst)

 

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

 

 

KATELYNN FLAHERTY

 

Katelynn Flaherty (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ)

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What are the goals for Point Pleasant Beach this year?

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

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

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