Manheim, PA - Session 2 of the 22-23 Winter Series was by far the best session that Winters Series has ever been, that is talent wise. Going into the 4th year and with over 100 teams flooding the gym in nearly over 1,000 spectators, it looked as though things were going to get off to a good start. There was barely any room to walk down the sideline, for some games there was standing room only. It seem to me like every program director reached out to one another and said that they would be coming to Session 2. Kenny Kalina from Jr All Star Report must have gotten the inside scoop or he was just a fly on the wall absorbing all the info of what was coming to Spooky Nook for the 2nd Session. 

 

With 2 Sessions down and 2 more to go, I think that the word is now out about how great Winter Series has been so far this year, even though a few good teams that are usually there have been missing so far this year like NJ Rise, Team Thrill, Lady Huskies, Queen City, WPA Bruins, and the NJ Sparks. The 3rd Session will be very important, that will give every team that has participated in the event a quick summary of how good there team will be heading into the spring and summer. Speaking of summer, we all were waiting for things to heat up. Especially in the 8th grade division, Lady YKS came out on top beating Team Takeover (45) - (37). Late in the 1st quarter YKS went on a 12- 2 run and Takeover couldn't make up enough ground to catch up. The closes they got was within 6, and Micah Ojo led the way for YKS. Micah has shown why she deserves some talk about mentioning her name in the 2027 class. Her around the perimeter play is excellent, and now she has add a 10 to 12 foot shot to her game. The Spain sisters have grown a few inches, helping them to see over much larger defenders. I still can't tell them apart, although both of them have been consistent scoring when they need to and not turning the ball over in big games. Some suggest that YKS path to the Chip wasn't as hard as Takeovers. But by the end of the afternoon YKS was hoisting the session 2 A - D Championship over there head. 

 

In the E - H 8th grade Championship Lady Choz pulled out a nail-biter (44) - (43) against a tough K - Low Elite. The game was close thru out the 1st and 2nd half, but it came down to a late foul by K - Low. Zoe Wassserlauf passing skills were on displayed in this game, she threaded the needle a few times setting up teammate Anastasia Bonfante who kept knocking down 3 balls continuously as the game went on. K - Low kept it close with lefty Lilly Brown who was playing like a man on a mission. HBA Spartans knock off CPE in the Pool I Chip (35) - (31). Spartans avenged it's only lost which was to CPE, that lost was from Saturday when CPE beat HBA (30) - (24). There were three 8th grade Division Championships this Series session 2 because of the amount of teams.

 

Southern Starz GA won another 7th grade Division Championship, making them undefeated at 9-0 thus far combined with the first session. They have been anchor by Loriel Murray who has been a double-double monster in every single game. Murray interior work has been exceptional in both Winter Series session. Her lateral movement and good food work allows her to get back on defense if there is a blown play. We sure would've like to seen the Starz match up against West Coast Elite who also had a bunch of talent on their roster. But due to scheduling issue, West Coast Elite had to forfeit the Championship game in which declared Starz the winners. In the other 7th grade bracket Champions E - G Team PA beat D -Town Dogs (55) - (52). Kayanah Taylor is still playing at a high level right now. Finishing around the basket seems to be her forte now. Impress me a few times putting the ball on the floor and going coast to coast. Taylor is still growing, but will have to add a little more to her game like a mid-range shot.  D -Town Dogs had a few players that should make someone watchlist.

The Future 6th grade team might have been one of those teams that I definitely think could've challenged a 7th grade team for a Championship for sure. Unfortunately we didn't get to see what we all thought was going to be a good one against West Coast Elite. Like the rest of the program, they to had to catch a flight back to the west coast. But speaking for myself I got to watch The Future in they are a complete team if you ask me. They ran there stuff if it was inside or outside they got the job done. I only seen one of there games in that wasn't even close at all. Ella Duvall was one of the many bright spots for this young Future team along with Journey Washington, Kinsley Scaringe, and Harper Scaringo. For the other 6th grade Championship in the E - F Division Bustleton Bengals beat Gauchos (39 - (33).

 

 In the 5th Grade Division Fairfax Stars won what they say was rightfully there's. They beat K - Low Elite (27) - (16). Stars feel is though in there eye's that they won two Championships. In session one they lost in the Championship to Top Notch, but the Stars say due to some unprecedented chain of events that happen they should be awarded last sessions Trophy and Tee Shirts. In the other 5th grade Championship Riverside Hawks defeated Glen Arms Gladiators (36) - (5).

 

Top Performers List:

Nyla Black - 2027 - Guard - Southern Starz Georgia - Went on a scoring frenzy at session 2 at Spooky Nook. Put a few people on notice that she too also is a scoring threat for the Starz. Despite going 1 - 3 this past session, Black took huge strides in Winter Series. 1 on 1 creator... Athletic lean guard.. Attacks the rim often...

 

Giuliana Huaranga - 2029 - Guard - New Jersey Raptors - Good size and frame for her age, can play a few different position. Vocal leader... High basketball IQ... Good hands... Made a few passes with one hand...

 

Micah Doy - Young - 2029 - Guard - Team Durant - Young nice lead guard, small put was able to get too the rim in traffic... Nice with the handle... Quick with it... Cat like speed... 

 

Kamaya Davenport - 2029 - Forward - Team Durant - Raw athlete, a natural run and jump kid. Plays with a lot of intensity... Likely will hit a growth spurt... Defends lay ups in the lane...

 

Geornae Davis - 2027 - Forward - Team Takeover - A mix of skills and size for a young Davis.. Very mobile... Can put the ball on the floor like a guard... Can make a quick move to the basket for her size... Solid inside defender... Active on both ends... 

KiYari King - 2028 - Guard - DPS - Young guard who is playing up with her team, makes really good decisions off the dribble. Makes very difficult passes to her teammates so its out of reach for her defenders to disrupt... Distributes and dishes the ball in the lanes... Fast pace player... excellent court vision... 

 

Aila Courtenay - 2027 - Forward - FBC Young Gunz - Brings the noise and the energy. Not shy at all, seems to want all the smoke. Face up game and will make you pay with her size in strength... Solid interior play... Recognizes mixmatch in the post... Strong finisher.... Knows how to use her body... 

 

Caylee Allen - 2030 - Guard - New Heights - Fast,  definitely one of the smallest kids in the gym. Played up in the 6th grade division. Barely big enough to get lift in her shot... Mature enough to make the right decisions. Stays low while in attack mode...

Sabrina Anderson - 2027 - Guard - Elevate Elite - Productive guard with excellent court vision. Anderson is very creative especially when the ball is in her hands... Creates off the dribble... Scores and assist... 

 

Aleah Sunkins - 2027 - Wing - New Jersey Gemz -  Versatile wing who finish at the basket with either hand. Long arms and legs to go with her frame... Can handle the ball on the outside... Does some good things athletically...

Sharee Wilson - 2028 - Combo Guard - Dynamite / Sideline Cancer - Good young combo-guard... Got to the rack in transition, even got a few and 1 calls by doing so. Aggressive on both sides of he ball... Brings some toughness to her game.... Good mid-range game... 

 

Caitlin Dempsey  - 2028 - Point Guard - Palisades Elite - True point, doesn't look to score but can if she wants to. Team lost in the Championship to Starz, they finished 3 - 1. Dempsey keeps it simple while running the point. Can break and read a press... Speeds down court to get the next play ready.... Good handle.... 

Skylar Guilliod - 2028 - Guard - New Jersey Raptors - Raw, still finding her way. Good size plus physical... Good hands got out in transition a few times in finished at the basket...

Vanessa Flood - 2028 - Forward - Team Takeover - Already has some height to her frame.. Agile prospect... Forward right now, still in Middle School... Active on the boards... Seems comfortable while on the post... Lets wait to see what the future is like for Flood.

 

Dahlia Debourou - 2028 - Guard - New Jersey Raptors -  High energy guard with some already good size and athleticism. Made a buzzer beater during the game to give her team the win. Good jump shot... Has some tools...  Still figuring things out... 

Alana Rodriguez - 2028  - Guard - Team Takeover - Continuously to get better, always showing promise... Gets to the cup with ease... Does a lot of different thing... Flies around on the court... Plays with a lot of energy...

Hailey Benbow - 2028 - Guard - New Jersey Gemz - Athletic lead guard with strong upper body strength...She is the floor general for her team... Gets the team moving... always in the flow of the offense.... 

 

Bianca Kaiser - 2028 - Guard - New Jersey Gemz - Another solidified, ball handler... Tough as they come... Not afraid of the big moments... Pass first guard... 

 

Chloe Jenkins - 2029 - Guard - West Coast Elite - Young big versatile guard, has good size. Calm and poise. Long arms and legs... Someone people should take notice of... Scores in many ways... 

Kaitlyn Mills - 2028 - Combo-Guard - West Coast Elite - Scorer's mentality whether it's on the ball or off.. Plays well under pressure... Has ability to create off the dribble... Can handle the ball and shift with it... Great range beyond the arc....

 

Jenelle Solis - 2028 - Guard - West Coast Elite - Control defender with plenty of speed, can beat you to the cup in variety of ways... Can get to the bucket off the dribble... Really quick first step. Weaves in and out of traffic... Finds the creases in the lane to either dish or finishes.. Speedy Gonzales...

 

Peyton Pugh - 2029 - Guard - Team Miller - The youngster did some some thing in Winter Series Session 2. Controls the tempo of the game... Feeds of the energy of her teammates... Directs traffic... Small but effective at what the coach needs her to do... Doesn't look to much to score but don't leave her wide open.... Got out of a few traps... 

Taleiyah Smith - 2027 - Guard - New Heights - Body control and change of pace is what I seen. Has some of that quick speed. Plays on a guard heavy team already, but she is effective when she does enter... Excellent awareness while on the floor... Likes to get out on the break in transition...

Manheim,PA - Last week kicked off the 1st Session of 22-23 Winter Series Tournament, there where 90 teams all under one roof to jump start this amazing event. There where a few shoe circuit teams that came out to rep them. Going into the gym I really didn't know what to expect from the players since the summer time wrapped up in July or mid August. Some kids had been training, in some had been recovering from the long summer session. 

 

The gym was chilling but with so much talent in the gym we all knew that thing's would eventually heat up. By the second day as expected thing's finally did, within the 8th Grade Division when Exodus (NY) took home the chip and sweeping threw the top A-D Division while going undefeated. They use their size to smothered teams which had a few rattle. Exodus when on too beat NEPA (43) - (56) they where led by Ryan Carter. In the E-H Division Championship Mid Atlantic Magic beat Team Pennsylvania (36) - (29) Magic we're Hayley Kolk, Team PA was led by Isabella Super. The 7th Grade Division A-D champs Southern Starz Georgia knock off Exodus (NY). I seen part of this team this past summer in Kentucky, they were under a different organization then but seems to me they loaded up and is looking to make some noise this winter and summer. Loriel Murray led the way for the Starz. In the B Division E-H chip was won by Team Outcast who beat Castle (NY) 41-40. 6th grade A-D Division Championship Fairfax Starz beat New Jersey Raptors (34) - (21). York Thunder knock off Glen Arms Gladiators (52) - (31) in the E-F B Division Championship. 5th Grade Division only had one division champ, which turn out to be Top Notch who beat Fairfax Starz (31) - (27).

 

Top Performers List:

Zya Smalls - 2027 - Forward - Nepa Elite - Did everything possible to help her team win, but came up short in the Championship against a tough Exodus team. Already a tough long prospect... Still growing... Physical, plays as strong as she looks... Nice frame for a young age.. Displayed a ton moves while on the the block... Her up in under is there... Moves the ball well when she was getting double team or trapped at half-court line...

Ashley MacCalla - 2027 - Wing - Exodus - Stock continuing to rise, pure athlete who can get up in down the floor weather its to score or defend. Mac is still raw, when her skill set catches up with her athleticism she should be one of the top players in her class... Creates on her own... Gets out in transition in pushes the rock... Starting to evolve... Has bounce in her game... Athlete... Active on the glass... Always around the ball... Dives to the floor for lose ball.

 

 Nahkai Worthy - 2027 - Forward - Southern Starz Georgia - A combination of size and strength. Very mobile... Can put the ball on the floor... Has some point forward skills... Mid-Range jumper is there.. Makes moves with a purpose... Top Prospect for the class of 2027... Can mix up her attacks....

 

 Ryan Carter - 2027 - Guard - Exodus - At last weeks event, Carter was by far the most talent kid in the Spooky Nook gym. In session 1, with offers already lined upon the table from this past summer, Carter has taken her game to a whole different level now, she has expanded her range on her jump shot. Creating off the the dribble a whole lot now... Hesitation dribble to the rack is keeping her defenders on their heels... Court vision is on point... Gets her team-mates involved... High ceiling for this prospect... Long arms and athleticism makes it a nightmare match up for imposing teams... 

 

Regina Baker - 2027 - Combo Guard - New Heights - Philly cheese and her team came up short in the semifinals, came down to a foul with 1.5 seconds left on the clock. But baker was in her bag all weekend... Showed some promise... Scoring the ball seems to be getting easier. Goes hard in every game... Scorers mentality... Physical... Not afraid of contact... Pull up game is there...

 

Cora Castellani - 2027 - Combo Guard - NEPA -  Lost but finishes strong against Exodus in the Finals. Can handle the ball in pressure... Excellent shooting ability... Quick release on jump shot. Scorers mentality... High basketball IQ... 

Elyse Norris - 2027 - Guard - Southern Starz Georgia - Good young combo guard... Got to the rack with ease on a couple of occasion... Smooth with the ball... Showed us some good ball handling skills... Strong upper body... Athletic... 

Kendra Foy - 2027 - Wing - New Heights - Seems like she just loves to play ball... Can do a little bit of everything that is ask of her... Plays hard on both ends... On ball defender... Tough.. High energy player... Brings that toughness to the team...

 

Keira Sellers - 2027 - Guard - New Heights -  One of the smaller players playing in the A division. Efficient point guard play...Strives in the open court... Quick... Finds the gaps in transition... Scrappy... Uptempo guard...

Sydney Santora - 2027 - Guard - K-Low Elite - Very skilled, showed some maturity last weekend... Plays the game the right way... Calm in poise... Scorers in variety of way... Definitely a scoring threat... 

Hayley Kolk - 2027 - Forward - Mid Atlantic Magic - Could have a huge upside, Kolk is a forward as of now... Long Athletic, in I'm sure she is still growing... Solid... Showed some good footwork in Winter Series... Can get up in down the floor... Very coordinate... Needs to stronger...

Logan Llyod - 2027 - Wing - K-Low Elite - Superb athlete, Has some bounce in her game... Attacks the rim off the dribble... Long frame along with long arms... Pick up a lot of points from the charity stripe... Pick up a couple of and 1 calls...

 

Laila Sharp - 2027 - Guard - DPS - Looks better and better every time I watch her... Definitely has skills to match... Blows by defenders while on attack... Wants to get to the basket... 

 

Julia Gerber - 2027- Guard - CPE Elite -  Made some good decision while facilitating... Gets a lot of assist by keeping thing simple and relying on her teammates to finish... Doesn't have blazing speed but can get her own.

Kayanah Taylor - 2028 - Forward - Team Pennsylvania - Physical and Athletic... Long arms in reach as well... Has some power in her game... Demands the ball on the block... Good body control for her size in age... Active on the boards... Pick up some early fouls, sometimes she is overly aggressive... Can turn in score in the post... 

 

Mackenzi "Blu" Jackson - 2028 - Combo Guard - Team Durant - Plays ball like shes been here before... Smooth with the ball... Blu has a very deceitful look, but she can go get you a bucket at anytime... Gets to the rack in traffic... Has some wiggle in her game... Gets to her spots in the lane for some tear drops... Offensive threat always.. Has array moves in her arsenal...

Casey New - 2028 - Forward - Team Pennsylvania - Showed some ability of going up in grabbing some tough rebounds... Challenges anywhere along baseline in rim.... Goes hard in paint... Still a little raw with it... 

Brea Lexennier - 2028 - Guard - Team Sharp - Had a good 1st session at Winter Series, showed her ability to knock down big shots in clutch moments. Brea's shooting ability was in full effect. Nice rotation on the ball... Her versatility is the key to her game... Mid-range jump shot seems to her specialty... Showed some deep ball threat... Ball Handle is there... 

 

Zoe Wasserlauf - 2027 - Guard - Lady Gauchos - Showed a lot of promise pushing the ball in transition. Good mixes of finishes while attacking... Plays the floor general... Finishes with either hand... Crafty skills with the ball...

Olivia Digiovanni - 2028 - Guard - Team Sharp - Gained some notoriety when her team knock off a loaded Team Durant in OT. Brings a lot of versatility to her game... Fills those stats sheets... Good size and coordination.... Plays with a edge... Cleans up on the boards... Pick and pop she knows her spots... 

Youngsters Watchlist 

Elly Morris - 2030 - Guard - Fairfax Starz

Ariana Walker - 2030 - Guard - Top Notch

Lele Lopez - 2030 - Guard - Top Notch 

Namiah Bittle - 2030 - Guard - Princess Warriors

 

 

 

 

DIARY OF A FEMALE BALLER: KENNEDY BROUGHTON 2028 (NEW HEIGHTS) ENTRY #1 

KENNEDY & FAMILY

Hello Basketball World, My Name is Kenndey Broughton From Egg Harbor, NJ. Gthing BasketballBall, Will Be Following Me For The Next Couple of Weeks. This Is The First Diary He Has Done Since The Country Shut Down For The Pandemic, So Buckle Up.

Monday: It was about 7 o’clock in the morning in the first thing that I did was find out what I was wearing to school. Then I brush my teeth and got in the shower. While in the shower I was thinking about how bad I played at prime East events and how to move on from that mistake. Next, I got dressed did my hair and walk to the bus with my dad and my puppy nova. I got to school and ate breakfast in the café then I went to the first academic and I watched endgame, but I did not watch it all because I had to go to band. Then I came back to class and started social studies and social studies we did a brain pop on Zeus and her the gods goddesses. During that class I have random patches pop up with my hand and they started to it really badly so I went to the nurse, and they said that I might be having an allergic reaction to something. They called my mom and told me to go in the bathroom to check if I had any hives on my body. There was nothing on me, so I iced my hand and I put anti-itch on it. Next, I went to specials and played basketball and football. My team and I won both games. Gym was over and I went to lunch and ate my friend's cucumbers because school lunch is so nasty. Third academic I watched back to the future, and I did not like it at all, so I went to my other teacher's classroom and helped her out with packing up her class. School was over and I got home and got dressed to go to AC for a workout. During the workout I did lifting mountain climber's jumpers and then the last thing that I did was layups. On my way home got in the shower and went to sleep.

Tuesday: I woke up and started my normal routine. Then I put bug spray on and walked to the bus. I got to school and met up with my favorite group of friends I walked back to my pod and started the first academic. We went downstairs and did our Greek Olympics for the first academic and tutorial next I went to specials which was steam the teacher graded my project and I got a 47 out of 50. Then we watched a movie steam was over and it was time for lunch I ate my goldfish and play with my best friend Jazlynn. Now it would be third academic lessons we have Greek Olympics we stayed in our hall Raul Ella watched a movie and ate snacks. School is over and I got home and got ready for practice in North Jersey. My team and I mostly worked on please jumpers and layups. Practice was over but my coach trained me and his daughter Scarlet for 30 more minutes. That was over and I ate at McDonald’s for dinner and drove back home I got home really late took my sweaty clothes off and went to sleep.

Wednesday: I woke up really excited because I was going to the NBA draft tomorrow. I started my morning routine with brushing my teeth and then finished it off with healing my hair I walk to the bus because it was 8:03 in the morning and my bus comes around 8:13 or 8:15. I got to school and the first thing that I did in the first class was watch a movie and then cleaned up the class tutorial I finished watching a movie then the second academic I watched the Lorax then specials I went to gym and played pinball. Gym was over and I went to lunch and played around with my friends like I said I hate school lunch, so I did not eat anything. Math we finished back to the future two. I got home and my aunt took me to McDonald’s I got a Mc chicken and a Oreo milkshake then we headed to my grandmom‘s house and my mom came picked me up and I went to the hair salon. My mom was getting her hair done so my aunt pick me up we went back to my grandmom‘s and ate dinner. My mom was finally done with her hair so when she came, we stayed there for another hour. Then we left I got home wrap my hair and then I fell asleep.

Thursday: I woke up brushed my teeth washed my face went downstairs and made me some chocolate chip pancakes and a strawberry banana blueberry smoothie. Then I pulled out my clothes because I was going to the NBA draft. Once I finished eating I got in the shower got dressed wrapped my hair up did a couple TikToks outside and then we left to go to the draft. I got there and then I waited for a couple of the teammates to get there once they arrived I walked on the red carpet took pictures and one of the staff gave me and the rest of the team hats and then we walk into this room and met the boys that going to be drafted and we walked out with them and took pictures then the draft started so we got food and we sat in our seats and my favorite player got first pick his name is Paolo. We left on the 17th pick once we got home, I wrapped my hair and went to sleep.

Saturday: I woke up brush my teeth wash my face made sure I had everything for this tournament in Hershey then I got dressed. My dad went to go do something for his job. Then my dad got back and we packed a suitcases in the car I know we went to Chick-fil-A got gas and then headed to Hershey. We got to Hershey I got dressed in the bathroom and then I played my first game and we lost to the Raptors by 10 I could’ve did better, I didn’t score that much and I didn’t play that good of defense. I talked to my dad about my game and then I got a slushy’s went to my hotel room brushed my teeth because my teeth were dyed blue so I washed my face did my hair again went back to the game and played our second game we won, and I did a way better job on defense and offense didn’t score that much again but I played awesome. We finished early so half of the team went swimming in the coach's hotel and then we had pizza brownies and we hung out in our teammates room for a couple hours. Then we went back to the parents and my dad went to go get pizza then we got to the room I put my pajamas on and went straight to sleep.

Sunday: I woke up around 9 o’clock brushed my teeth washed my face went downstairs in the hotel and ate Froot Loops waffles and drank some water. Then I got back upstairs and pulled out my stuff for my game got in the shower washed my hair got dressed did my hair and then we went out to go get lunch because my game was at 1 o’clock and it was around 11 or 12 when we went to go eat. We got to this burger spot, and I got a chicken Caesar salad with Apple juice and a lollipop. I got to the gym watched the little kids play and then I played we won I did good I played awesome defense made a couple layups and I made the other team make a lot of turnovers on and I also made a lot of plays, and I had a couple assists. That game was over and then I rode with the team to do get lunch and I went to chipotle and I got a chicken quesadilla with sour cream and cheese and my drink was Apple juice. Coach K made us do a team TikTok and then we left to go back to the gym and versed a team that was not so good, but we played terrible even though we won. I did way better on defense out of all the games that I played so far, I made the other team turnover a couple of times I scored a couple of times, and I had a lot of assists. The game was over I got another slushy and then it started pouring so my dad ran to go get the car and we waited for him to pull up. As he pulled up, we ran as fast as we could to get in the car. I got in the shower put on some clothes and we went to Olive Garden with the team. I got chicken Alfredo with water and then we made another TickTock after we finished eating. Dinner was over and we headed back to the hotel, and I put my pajamas on and watch TV and then fell asleep.

 

 

Manheim, PA - This Year's Winter Series was very intriguing, games were played in two different states which made things get a lot more intense and a lot more complicated, to the degree of when some players were suiting up for 3 different teams on two different age groups just too get that extra advantage which is sometime needed when competing in Winter Series. All in just 2 sessions there were some ups and downs and highs and lows in each division to the point as to where some teams even thought about separating or they did separate. This is always expected when playing in the Series, point blank period. There was high level competition all in one building and on various courts. Winter Series had teams from 8 different states thru out the 4 total sessions, to name a few DC, NJ, NY, MA, VA, FL, OH, etc. In Session 1 8th Grade Division the Philadelphia Belles reign supreme in the A Division winning against a tough scrappy North Carolina team in Queen City in Chip. That Belles team was loaded, they had a huge size advantage at all 5 positions on the floor. In Session 2 Belles came up short to Team Takeover who wasn't present in Session 1, once Team Takeover step back into the Winter Series scene, they went on to win basically 3 Championships. Two by wins and one by alone disqualification, nevertheless coach James of Takeover put the full court press on anyone that he even thought was going to be a challenge when entering Winter Series 2022. In the B Division of the 8th Brackets, there were multiple winners and losers. Session 1 winner (Philly Fire) Session 2 (YKS) Session 3 (YKS & A2D) Session 4 (New Jersey Sparks). 

It seemed as though in the 7th Grade A Division that was once dominated by the Bulldogs, finally came to a halt in Session 4. Team Takeover stop them in their tracks to where is though everyone thought for certain that it would be a clear sweep for YKS in adding to an already stack trophy case. YKS beat some good teams in each different Winter Series Session, WPA Bruins, Team Durant, Takeover, just to name a few. The Spain sisters are the little engine that makes the Bulldogs run, everyone knows by now that Micah Ojo is the big dog on the yard though. with all her good traits, the writing is on the wall. She will be a Allstar some day and that is the reason why YKS was able to hoist 3 straights Winter Series trophies over their heads until Session 4 came around when a hot Team Takeover was looking to avenge their loss from Session 3 Semifinals. They were well prepared this time around; Takeover was led by Neviah Roberson the long athletic wing who seem to give the Bulldogs fits around the perimeter. YKS kept it close then Takeover put their foot on the gas late in the 2nd quarter. B Division was won by Glen Arms 3 times in a row, Glen Arms came out of the B Division and went into the A Division for Session 4 were they lost to Takeover in the Semifinals.

6th Grade A Division was dominated by none other than Ohio Xpress, they played lights out thru out Winer Series. Their only hiccup came was when they played a well balance Team Durant in Session 2 for the Chip. Team Durant only appeared in one session; I just can't image how things might have turned out if they would've at least appeared in two more, put we will just never know. But that's how players play when it's time to show up they are there, speaking of Janiyah Hargrove and Taylor Stanfield who were the Kobe and Shaq for Xpress putting smaller teams in a bind and basically wearing them down in the end witch ultimately led to them to winning 3 overall in 2 back-to-back. We had multiple Champions for the B Division.

5th Grade Division there were multiple Champions and lots of talent to speak about, the future is bright.

Olivia Vukosa - Post - Philly Belles - 2026 - One of the top players in the 2026 class who has definitely add some arsenal too her game. Vukosa who has had a college frame since the 6th grade has been showing exceptional footwork around the baseline and in transition on a break. Strong and sometimes physical... Has add a few moves with her low post game... Good footwork... Lateral movement is there... Disrupt shots in the paint... Scores from different angles... Shot blocker... 

Ashley MacCalla - Forward - Top Notch - 2027 - Lanky raw wing, who just always compete on both ends of the floor. Her intensity is hard to match... Doesn't force a lot of shots... Rebounds well on both ends... Good hops... Catches in finish in high traffic areas... High motor kid... Runs like a deer in transition... Still raw...

Jayla Koser - Guard - A2D Elite - 2026 - Stock rose this winter playing in WS22, she carried the team most of the time. Playing in their first Winter Series event Koser in her teammates came out to play. Big guard with good size and athleticism... Rebounds the ball and gets out in push... Creates in open court... Beats you to the rack in multiple ways... Efficient around the perimeter....

Gabby Vaughn - Wing - Philly Belles - 2026 - Nice skill set which allows her to do a few different things on the court. Shot long range ball very well at WS22, her height and length play a big part in them winning the chip in first session. Can defend multiple positions... Nice shot selection... Doesn't take a lot of shots... Range is the arc...

Qandance Samuels - Wing - Team Takeover - 2027 - Huge potential, young but an advance wing that can play under pressure. Shot the ball fairly well during Winter Series 22. Smart wing with decent ball handle skills... Displayed a nice pull up game... Occasionally shoots the long range 3 ball... 

GiGi Banks - Combo Guard - New Jersey Sparks - 2026 - Definitely one of the most talented guards to play in all of Winters Series. Not only this year but last year as well. Very fun to watch, can go out in get a bucket at any cost. Big time scorer... A wizard with the ball... Gets her team involved in the offense... Nice touch on the ball... Mid-range is definitely there... Hesitation blow by game is getting better... Loves to have fun on the court...

Taylor Brown - Combo Guard - New Jersey Sparks - 2027 - Brown is a 1 on 1 creator, she handles the ball with intent. Small but effective, always an offensive  threat when taking the court. Uses her small frame to weave in and out of traffic. Skilled guard... Mid-range gamer... Attacks in transition... 

London Caldwell - Guard - New Heights - 2026 - Smooth, skilled guard who creates off the dribble. Plays under control with so much calmness. High IQ... Court vision is there... Rebounds well for a guard... Coachable... Athlete... 

Ryan Carter - Guard - Philly Belles - 2027 - Was a standout throughout the whole WS22, showed flashes of just about everything on the floor even against tough competition. She was comfortable in all 4 sessions playing up. 2-way guard with a lanky build... Athleticism is off the chart... Can create her own shot... Good size... Can step out in shoot the mid-range...

Monet Edwards - Guard - Team Thrill - 2026 - Strong crafty guard, who likes to beat you with the hesitation move or the head fakes. Handle is there... Mid-range gamer... Brings a little cha cha to her game as well...

Ava Yoon - Guard - Team Final - 2026 - Loads of potential with her as being a smart crafty scoring guard. Scores in varieties of ways... Penetrates in dishes the rock... Gets out in transition in pushes the ball... Scorers mentality... 

Autumn Fleary - Guard - Team Thrill - 2026 - Explosive lead guard with a scorer's mentality. Stays aggressive on the offensive side of the ball... Shifty... Has grown a few inches... Loves to hit high gear while in transition... One of the best guards in WS22... Has great speed... Nice mid-range game... Distributes and dishes.. Always facilitating... Has some swag in her game...

Annabeth Tsi -Turton - Forward - Team Final - 2026 - Catches in finishes in the paint.. Master the pick in roll.. Nice face up game... Loads of trips to the charity strike.. Solid frame and nice build... Will have to add to her game at the level...

Ava Fajardo - Guard - NJ Rise - 2026 - The lefty guard did some nice things at WS22, playing lead guard most of the time Fajardo was able to display her full game. Shot the ball well during WS22... Plays with a lot of energy... Good court and eye vision... Makes good moves in traffic... High ceiling... 

Atlee Vanesko - Lead Guard - Philly Belles - 2026 - Explosive lead guard with some bounce to her game. High motor kid.. Has some swag in her game... Athletic... Penetrates and dishes... Stays in constant attack mode... Quick when going down... Quick first step... On ball defender... 

Jada Lynch - Forward - NJ Rise - 2026 - Does a bunch of different things on the offensive end that coaches love to see. Usually plays up but drop down to play in the talented WS22. Naturally strong, gets to rack with easy when guarded by bigger and smaller defenders... Extremely versatile... Wears you down as the game goes on... Scores in transition... Scores plenty in different ways... 

Jordan Jackson - Point / Forward - Team Takeover - 2026 - Ms. Jackson put Team Takeover on her back this Winter Series, she helped out by averaging in double figures in all 3 sessions. Playmaker... Attacks the basket with a purpose... Long and athletic... Makes things happen when attacking... Excellent size for her position... Loves contact... Gets a lot of points from free throw line... Big time... Highly regarded in the Class of 26... Tough to stop when she is driving to the rim... Aggressive mentality is direct... 

Arielle Lopez - Lead Guard - Top Notch - 2027 - Played on both levels during WS22 and let's just say playing up is more of her style. So, I put Lopez in the 8th grade division, she came up clutch in some big games in the 8th Grade A Division and she basically did what she wanted to do in the 7th Grade A Division. Floor General and leader... Mid-range gamer... 3 ball is there... Mature... High IQ... 

Jessie Moses - Combo Guard - Top Notch - 2027 - Scorer on all levels, has size and athleticism to keep her in the race... Brings energy and effectiveness to the game... Scorers mentality... Streaky shooter... Has a bunch of different handles to show out in transition...

Zoe Osby - Point / Forward - Fairfax Stars - 2026 - Has all the intangibles to be special... Pushes in transition... Has the agility and size to finishes around the basket... Has add some different tools to her game... Believe it or not, she has a college frame already... Big guard with huge hands who can cup the ball... High ceiling for 2026...

7th Grade Top Performer

Micah Ojo - Forward - Lady YKS - 2027 - Ojo and her team capture 3 Chips at WS22, Ojo got busy which led to her being name to first team on multiple occasions. Strong, gets up in down the court fast to get in position... Scores inside... Gets a lot of offensive rebounds which leads to easy opportunities... Good skill set... 

Mia Spain - Guard - Lady YKS - 2027 - Plays the floor general on her team like her sister... Great court vision and puts the ball in right place... High motor kid... Shooting the ball well from different spots on the floor... Won 3 Championships... 

Neviah Roberson - Wing - Team Takeover - 2027 - Long athletic wing who also gets the job done on the inside. Sensational athleticism along with long arms and legs.. Good showing in Winter Series... Very ranging on the defensive side... Exiting to watch around the rim... Beat YKS in the Final WS22 chip... Huge upside..

Zoe Wasserlauf - Lead Guard - Riverside Hawks - 2027 - Slasher who gets most of her points at the charity strike (foul line) when in transitions... Keeps the ball tuck when making a move to the basket... Shifty with rock and likes to make defenders miss when defending... Crafty is heck... 

Brooklyn Stewart - Combo Guard - Glen Arms - 2027 - One of the top guards in the B Division at Winter Series 22. Complete guard with good upper body strength. Stewart in her teammates won 3 Championships in a row, due to their backcourt which was the bright spot for Glen Arms. Brooklyn wasn't the fastest in the division but for sure the strongest. Good handle... Creates and attacks... Passes with purposes... Takes on contact...

Lauren Rodriguez - Guard - Staten Island Liberty - 2027 - One of the fastest guards that participated in the WS22, a far as I know. She has the ability to blow by her defender at anytime, she scores in bunches but can easily shift things around. Lauren thrives off her speed to anticipate the way the game is going. Cat like speed... Handle... Shifty... Up-tempo game... Gets out in runs in transition...

Kate Spain - Guard - Lady YKS - 2027 - All around good player... Almost a mere image of her sister, Kate coaches up her teammates... Handles the ball plus pressure... Passes are on time... Small but gets it done... Won 3 Championships...

Victoria Harvey - Guard - WPA Bruins - 2027 - Solid player with a decent skilled set. Didn't start but definitely a starter... Plays hard on every possession... Practical ball handler... Scores in bunches... 

6th Grade Top Performers

Mackenzie Jackson - Guard - Team Durant - 2028 - This kid is well beyond her years; wide body point forward who is very athletic. Only got to see her play for one session at WS22, Jackson is highly mature for her age. Uses her body well...  Stays low to the ground when attacking the basket... Has some wiggle with her game... Good court vision... Exceptional passer... 

Janiyah Hargrove - Forward - All Ohio Express - 2028 - Hargrove in the rest of her Xpress teammates put the smack down on everybody. They had one hiccup thru out WS22, in that was there only lost which came in the Championship. Janiyah was a key part to those 3 Chips, creating havoc on the inside where she does most of her work. Strong plus physical interior player... Good presences on both sides of the ball... Smothers you on D... Great sizes for a point/forward... Works the middle in high post area...

Nariah Alvarez - Guard - Harlem Panthers - 2028 - Solid point guard with high motor, still a little raw at the position but will get better with time. Not afraid to take a shot... Always looking for ways to score... Always looking to score a bucket... 

Dallas Cooke - Point Guard - Team Takeover - 2028 - Handles the ball under pressure... Spark plug of the team... Plays with tons of energy... Constantly attacks the basket... Plays with her heart on her sleeve...

Tyreea Howard - Point/Forward - New Jersey Pride - 2028 - Could be a special kid, has the size and body frame right now... Has strength and athletic ability... Gets up in down the court smoothly... Muscle in the middle... 

Annie Gentile - Point Guard - New Jersey Raptors - 2028 - Exiting young guard to watch... Small but definitely effective... Weaves in and out of defenders... Mature for age... Loves to have the ball in her hands... Makes things happen... 

Taylor Stansfield - Forward - Ohio Xpress - 2028 - Mobile Forward with a little handle... Cleaned up the boards in all 4 Championship... Uses her body to seal of defenders... Boxes out well when going for a rebound... Had a few double doubles in WS22...  

Jayse Keville - Guard - NY Havoc - 2028 - Nimble guard with a huge upside... Definitely has a power guard game... Plays lead guard roll... Can put the ball in the basket... Turns it up when going downhill... Explosive off the bounce... Will straight out flat you...

Kennedy Broughton - Point Guard - New Height - 2028 - After watching Kennedy this past Winter Series 22, I'm still in disbelief how calm she plays when playing up at the next level. Most South Jersey kids at her age don't have a full grasp of how to be a good point guard, not unless the kid is getting some top training. Smooth and calm with the handle... Maturity level is there... Coachable kid... Court vision is there... Delivers the ball on point... Inspiring to watch... 

 5th Grade Performer

Giselle Smith - Forward - Delaware Swarm - 2029 - Huge, Long frame and arms who has guard tendency. Plays in a big back court which helps her game even more... Comfortable at playing up... Gets to the point of attack when she has to... Handles the ball calmly when pressure is in sight... Athletic... 

Kaylie Fitzpatrick - Guard - Harlem Panthers - 2029  

Brielle Bennett - Forward - New Heights - 2029 

Leah Dukes - Guard - Top Notch - 2029 

Melody Vaughn - Guard - Top Notch - 2029 

Mackenize Larkins - Guard - Queen City - 2030 

Alliyah Hairston - Guard - Queen City - 2029

Ariana Walker - Guard - A2D - 2030 - 

Brynley Ecret - Forward - Delaware Swarm - 2029

 

 If we missed you this time, we will certainly get a look at you next time. No matter Spring, Winter, or Fall.