Sophomores to Know
Freshman year is over and now the jitters are out of the way. The first year of high school play always brings a lot of unknowns. Sophomore year allows players to settle in and really perfect their craft. Let’s take…
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Continue ReadingFreshman year is over and now the jitters are out of the way. The first year of high school play always brings a lot of unknowns. Sophomore year allows players to settle in and really perfect their craft. Let’s take a look at the sophomores to watch in New Jersey as we inch closer to the 2020-21 season.
Zoe Brooks Zoe Brooks 5'8" | CG St. John Vianney | 2023 State NJ , Trenton Catholic – Brooks had a phenomenal freshman campaign at state power Trenton Catholic. A third team all-state selection, Brooks was a very active guard on both ends. She finished with 13.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 4.6 steals per game. She finished with 22 double-figure games. She had nine steals apiece in wins over Westampton Tech, Northern Burlington and Trenton. She can distribute to teammates, as seen in wins over Holy Cross Prep (9 assists), Moorestown (7 assists), Northern Burlington (7 assists), Moorestown (7 assists), Burlington Township (7 assists) and Trenton (8 assists). Her season-high of eight rebounds came against Hightstown. Brooks can drive and she finishes in the mid-range game.
Aalyah Del Rosario Aalyah Del Rosario 6'5" | C Webb- Bell Buckle | 2023 State #5 Nation TN , Trenton Catholic – Del Rosario and Brooks were sensational freshmen a season ago for Trenton Catholic. Now with another year of experience, the rest of the state has been put on notice. Del Rosario is listed as a five-star recruit by ESPN. At 6-foot-5, she was a force down low. She averaged 11.8 points and 11.6 rebounds per game a season ago for Trenton Catholic. Power 5 programs, such as South Carolina, have started recruiting her.
Alexis Davis Alexis Davis 6'0" | SF Woodbury | 2023 State NJ , Glassboro – Davis was another double-double machine last season at Glassboro. She had 23 in total on the season. Davis averaged 21.2 points and 11.9 rebounds per game a season ago. In addition to those amazing numbers, Davis also finished with 70 blocks and 70 steals, and she made 133 free throws. She can fight through traffic in the paint and also hit shots from the perimeter.
Hannah Hidalgo Hannah Hidalgo 5'7" | PG Paul VI | 2023 State NJ , Paul VI – Hidalgo was remarkable for Paul VI in 25 games of action last year. She averaged 17.2 points per game, 3.8 assists per game and 5.5 steals per game. Hidalgo put in a season-high 28 points against Woodrow Wilson when Paul VI hit triple digits in a 100-23 victory this past February. She also had double-digit steals against Camden Catholic (12) and Timber Creek (10) last season. She was recently offered by James Madison University.
Brynn McCurry Brynn McCurry 6'1" | PF Sparta | 2023 State NJ , Sparta – McCurry had a stellar freshman season for Sparta with 468 points and 286 rebounds in 29 games, an average of 16.1 points and 9.9 rebounds. She had 17 double-doubles on the year. In addition to her strong offensive and rebounding numbers, McCurry also finished with 113 assists, 73 steals, 49 blocks and 98 made free throws. One of her top performances came against Morris Knolls in the second game of the year, when she had 31 points, 12 rebounds and five steals.
Tyonna Bailey Tyonna Bailey 5'10" | CG Montclair Immaculate | 2023 State NJ , Morris Catholic – Bailey is another premier rebounder. She finished with 18.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game last season. She had 10 straight double-doubles to open the season, and she finished with 20 overall. Bailey made 116 free throws and also got her teammates involved effectively with 127 assists.
Rylie Theuerkauf Rylie Theuerkauf 5'7" | SG Tenafly | 2023 State NJ , Tenafly – Theuerkauf had a monster freshman campaign for Tenafly, accumulating 521 points, 130 rebounds and 77 steals in 24 games. She was a top scorer in the state, as seen in a 41-point performance against Dwight-Morrow this past February. She also put in 37 points against Mount St. Dominic and Ridgefield Park.
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Julia Corsentino Julia Corsentino 5'9" | SG Rumson-Fair Haven | 2023 State NJ , Rumson-Fair Haven
Rylee Drahos Rylee Drahos 5'7" | CG Shore | 2023 State NJ , Shore
Tianna Whitney Tianna Whitney 5'9" | SF Edison | 2023 State NJ , Edison
Maddie Branigan Maddie Branigan 6'0" | PF St. Dominic | 2023 State NJ , St. Dominic