Game Recap: Fort Morgan at Erie
The Erie Tigers took on the Fort Morgan Mustangs in what finished out as a 75-32 home win for the Tigers. The depth of excellence that Erie possesses comes with the expectation of greatness, something that their undefeated 8-0 record…
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Continue ReadingThe Erie Tigers took on the Fort Morgan Mustangs in what finished out as a 75-32 home win for the Tigers. The depth of excellence that Erie possesses comes with the expectation of greatness, something that their undefeated 8-0 record has proven. Here is a look back at some of Saturday night’s highlights between these two teams:
Grace Moyers
Grace Moyers (2022 5’8” Guard) for the Erie Tigers was not only the standout player of the game, she was also named MaxPreps Player of the Game for her show stopping performance. Grace put up a season high 22 points in this game. 16 of her points were scored in the first half, 12 of which came from the three-point line. Grace shot 67% from the field and made both of her free-throw attempts in this game. Ranked as the 48th player in the 2022 class in Colorado for Prep Girl Hoops, she made a statement with her play that she deserves to be considered for a higher spot. Watching her fly around the court was extremely exciting. She seemed to make shot after shot, refusing to turn her energy down for anyone. Her ball handling skillset is absolutely fantastic, especially when she needs to move a defender off of her mark. Her motor proved to be affective on defense as well, she’s simply too fast to get away from. Being that she is only a sophomore, expect for Grace Moyers to be a top prospect in the state.
Genevieve Gudino
Erie’s Genevieve Gudino (2021 5’8” Guard) is another fun Tiger to watch on the court. Ranked 14th in Colorado for her class on Prep Girl Hoops, Genevieve plays as if she is a top 10 candidate who is making an argument to be respected as a top 5. All of which could easily be true. She scored the second most points on her team, finishing with 17 while making both of her free-throw attempts, making her a complete scorer. Genevieve is also unafraid to battle it out beneath the boards, ending the night with 6 rebounds which is right at her game average. One of the best parts of her game is her skill on defense. Her footwork is quick and precise which is complimented by fluid hip movements that allow for her to stay square on her opponents. She gives no easy lanes and has the strength to prevent her challengers from going through her. After her display of a well-rounded highly talented game, it came as no surprise to lean that she forewent summer club play in order to continue perfecting her craft by training with Ball-Hard in Texas. Genevieve Gudino definitely deserves to be on a D1 watchlist.
Clementina Numaralungu
Clementina Numaralungu (2020 5’10” Forward) is an underrated player for the Fort Morgan Mustangs. She led her team in scoring with 13 points. What stood out the most about her game is her athleticism, especially in the paint. She has the ability to out jump other power players and come down with the rebound. Her length enables her to create opportunities for put backs from offensive boards. Clementina hustles with a no-fear type of attitude that mixes well with her refusal to quit.
Deb Altshuler
Deb Altshuler (2022 5’8” Guard) is another shining star for the Erie Tigers. She is a strong scorer, tough rebounder, and relentless defender. She finished the night with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. She brings a fiery type of energy to the court that compliments well with the rest of the arsenal around her. Deb has the ability to go full speed with the ball, then change directions on a dime. One of her most standout moments was when she was driving full speed towards a crowded paint area, then pulled up to sink a crisp two pointer without ever slowing down. Deb Altshuler is absolutely amazing addition to the young Tigers team and is definitely a name to know.
Lauren Keller
Fort Morgan’s Lauren Keller (2020 Guard) plays in a way that makes her standout as a team captain. If she isn’t a team captain, she definitely deserves to be one. She embodies the floor general title, leading through her actions as well as vocally. She played up to the level of competition and finished the night with 7 points. Even when it seemed like there was no coming back, Lauren continued to encourage her teammates to fight to the very end, showing true promise as an asset who is all about the team.
Destiny Pelton
Destiny Pelton (2020 5’10” Forward) from Fort Morgan is another player who has the potential to play at the next level. She is a hustle player with a leadership mentality. She has great size that makes her a perfect fit for the post position. When matched up against premier talent, she was able to handle herself quite well which makes her skillset underrated. Destiny never quit and continued to fight to the end right alongside her teammates.
Ava Welty
Eva Welty (2022 5’8” Guard) is another young Erie Tiger who shows great promise, especially on defense. She has a fierce demeanor with a fighter’s spirit. Her 5 rebounds and 3 assists are a testament to her willingness to fight for her team. Her motor is a tenacious one that is fueled by confidence and determination. Her defensive form is well crafted. It is easy to tell that she plays how she practices and practices how she plays. Eva Welty has a bright future ahead of her.