Program Preview: MT Elite Ducks
Under the watchful eye of Program Director Dan Norton (Abington Varsity) girls from all over the South Shore were working hard preparing for the start of the long awaited 2020 season. For many of the girls they are just getting…
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Continue ReadingUnder the watchful eye of Program Director Dan Norton (Abington Varsity) girls from all over the South Shore were working hard preparing for the start of the long awaited 2020 season. For many of the girls they are just getting back to the swing of things after a two month hiatus from the gym. The Ducks program has a ton of talent in all classes and look to have a successful summer. With help from Assistant Director Matt DellaBarba (Plymouth South Varsity) and Coach Tim Lopes (Pembroke Varsity) this coaching staff has assembled a deep roster of local talent which looks to have a breakout year locally and make a splash at some national tournaments. In July the Ducks hope to kick off their season at the Tournament of Champions in Indianapolis, Indiana and finish the year at the U.S. Junior Nationals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Players To Watch:
2021 – SG – 5’6” – Tova Gelb – Maimonides – This skilled guard can score in bunches as evident by her over 1,500 career points heading into her senior season.
2021 – SF – 6’1” -Elizabeth Gill – Westwood -Powerful center is coming back strong from an injury. She looks like she will return to her sophomore year level when she was the MVP of the Tri – Valley League. Soft touch from 15 feet out and finishes well around the basket.
2021 – SG – 5’6” – Kerin McCarthy – Weymouth – Can score the ball in multiple ways including from beyond the arc. Scored over 15 points per game and was named a Bay State League 1st team all star.
2021 – SG – 5’6” – Priscilla Bonica – Quincy – Absolute knock down three point shooter who should catch the eye of college coaches this summer. Active on defense, plays with a high motor.
2021 – CG – 5’6” – Reese Cordero – Whitman-Hanson – Combo guard does a great job of distributing the basketball and can shoot it as well.
2021 – PF – 6’1” – Maddie Meuller – Carver – Athletic forward that runs the floor rim to rim and finishes in transition. Was a South Shore League All Star this winter and looks to have a breakout summer season.
2021 – SG – 5’8” -Rylie Harlow – Whitman-Hanson -Left handed offensive threat gets to the line by taking the ball hard to the basket. Can also knock down the three point shot.
2022 – PF – 6’3” – Julia Ellie – Rockland – Huge upside for this long power forward. Super active on defense, can block all sorts of shots. Improved offensive skills and a knack for rebounding the ball.
2022 – C – 6’4” – Savannah Striano – Weymouth – Talented Center is getting better everyday. Strong post moves with her back to the basket and improved footwork from last winter.
2022 – PF -5’11” – Liv LaFond – King Phillip – Long and athletic to the basket, has an unmatched work rate.