Under-the-Radar Prospects in Big North
The Big North Conference makes up most of the northern area of New Jersey. There are many teams and players that keep the level of competition at an elite standard. There have also been plenty of prospects who have managed…
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Continue ReadingThe Big North Conference makes up most of the northern area of New Jersey. There are many teams and players that keep the level of competition at an elite standard. There have also been plenty of prospects who have managed to fly under-the-radar.
Julia Corella (2022) | Ramapo
Ramapo is full of talent with Madison Schiller Madison Schiller 5'8" | CG Ramapo | 2022 State NJ and Lauren Achter Lauren Achter 5'7" | CG Ramapo | 2021 State NJ . Corella is another talented player that can do it all on the floor. She led Ramapo in assists with over five per game and also grabbed seven rebounds per contest. Corella can get to the rim and score in the lane with ease. She is an effort player that knows the right play to make at all times.
Meghan Riedel (2021) | Westwood
Katy Gashler has acted as Westwood’s top option but Riedel is an effective scorer in her own right. She led the team with 37 three’s and averaged nearly four rebounds per game. She is a name that will gain attention over the course of her final season.
Gina Gaccione (2022) | Immaculate Heart
Immaculate Heart is consistently one of the top programs in the state. They usually dominate the Big North and that is because of players like Gaccione. She knocked down 38 three’s and serves as a threat from all over the court. Gaccione will have two more years to perfect her game.
Isabella Javier (2023) | Paramus Catholic
Javier is under-the-radar at the moment but that will not last for long. She showed great promise as a freshman and played valuable minutes for a 19-win Paramus Catholic team. She is a duel-threat player that competes on both ends. Javier will emerge as a leader beginning as soon as the 2020-2021 season.
Sofia Neary (2022) | Wayne Valley
Neary is an inside presence that can defend and score when need be. She has a smooth outside shot and is not afraid to use it. As a sophomore, she did not have an extended scoring role but that will change moving forward.
Mackenzie Ward (2023) | Old Tappan
Ward is another freshman in the conference that showed her talent in year one. she is a quick footed guard on both ends that can get in the lanes. Old Tappan has a future star in Ward and someone that will grow game by game moving forward.