28.5 League Session V: Clutch Rose versus San Diego Waves

Final: Clutch Rose 44 - San Diego Waves 51 Clutch Rose were challenged by an incredibly talented, athletic, and well-rounded team in that of the San Diego Waves - coached by legendary coach Terri Bamford of La Jolla Country Day (CA).  Things started off by a Breya CunninghamBreyaCunningham6'3" | CLa Jolla Country Day | 2023State#3NationCA board and bucket, followed another Cunningham score.  Taryn JohnsonTarynJohnson5'11" | SGCathedral Catholic | 2022StateCA slipped bya baseline defender on her way to the basket to spark a 6-0 Waves initial run.  Lainey SpearLaineySpear6'2" | PFBeaverton | 2023StateOR found Zoe BorterZoeBorter5'11" | SGBeaverton | 2023StateOR alongside the arc for a triple for Clutch Rose’s first score.  Taryn JohnsonTarynJohnson5'11" | SGCathedral Catholic | 2022StateCA had a board and bucket on the other end.  Lainey SpearLaineySpear6'2" | PFBeaverton | 2023StateOR found Zoe BorterZoeBorter5'11" | SGBeaverton | 2023StateOR inside on a nice cut.  Jazzy AnousinhJazzyAnousinh5'7" | PGLa Jolla Country Day HS | 2021StateCA had a nice drive inside followed by a Breya CunninghamBreyaCunningham6'3" | CLa Jolla Country Day | 2023State#3NationCA hand-off to Anousinh to make it 11-7. Charlotte RichmanCharlotteRichman5'7" | PGWilson | 2022StateOR began her three-point surge with her first triple whereas Emma SixtaEmmaSixta5'10" | SGJesuit | 2023StateOR found Claryn KeeneyClarynKeeney5'11" | PFWestview | 2022StateOR from half-court in a nice laser pass.  Sumayah Sugapong slipped through the defense for a significant score whereas Charlotte RichmanCharlotteRichman5'7" | PGWilson | 2022StateOR had a nice finish inside.  Anousinh had a nice finish over two defenders as she fell to the ground whereas Lainey SpearLaineySpear6'2" | PFBeaverton | 2023StateOR had a nice pass into Borter for a left-handed finish.  Anousinh found Sugapong for a triple and the half ended on a Lainey SpearLaineySpear6'2" | PFBeaverton | 2023StateOR rebound over a defender for a finish.  Halftime it was 26-21 San Diego Waves. The second half started with a Jazzy AnousinhJazzyAnousinh5'7" | PGLa Jolla Country Day HS | 2021StateCA steal for an easy lay-up.  Madison NaroMadisonNaro5'7" | PGBeaverton | 2023StateOR found Emma SixtaEmmaSixta5'10" | SGJesuit | 2023StateOR for a triple and on their next possession Zoe BorterZoeBorter5'11" | SGBeaverton | 2023StateOR had a nice spin which led to a left-handed lay-up.  Cunningham found Stanton alongside the arc for a triple whereas Sixta found Borter for a left-handed finish.  Taryn JohnsonTarynJohnson5'11" | SGCathedral Catholic | 2022StateCA fed Cunningham inside for an and-one - the hard way.  Naro fired a half-court pass to an open Richman for another triple.  This began a spurt for Clutch Rose where they kept up with the talented team from San Diego and were within striking distance. Sixta found Richman for a three whereas Sumayah scored on the other end.  Lainey SpearLaineySpear6'2" | PFBeaverton | 2023StateOR found Borter inside whereas Taryn JohnsonTarynJohnson5'11" | SGCathedral Catholic | 2022StateCA scored in transition.  Lainey SpearLaineySpear6'2" | PFBeaverton | 2023StateOR found Charlotte RichmanCharlotteRichman5'7" | PGWilson | 2022StateOR yet again for a triple.  Sugapong found Cunningham inside.  Charlotte RichmanCharlotteRichman5'7" | PGWilson | 2022StateOR had a 25 footer off the inbounds for a triple.  The final score was a Jazzy AnousinhJazzyAnousinh5'7" | PGLa Jolla Country Day HS | 2021StateCA find to Villareal for a score.  Final score was San Diego 51 - Clutch Rose 44 in a close game where Waves pulled away in the last few minutes of the game as it was a back and forth game for most of the contest.     Stats: Clutch Rose Claryn KeeneyClarynKeeney5'11" | PFWestview | 2022StateOR: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal Zoe BorterZoeBorter5'11" | SGBeaverton | 2023StateOR: 13 points, 6 rebounds Charlotte RichmanCharlotteRichman5'7" | PGWilson | 2022StateOR: 20 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal Emma SixtaEmmaSixta5'10" | SGJesuit | 2023StateOR: 3 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, 1 steal Madison NaroMadisonNaro5'7" | PGBeaverton | 2023StateOR: 2 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists Lainey SpearLaineySpear6'2" | PFBeaverton | 2023StateOR: 4 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists San Diego Waves:  Jazzy AnousinhJazzyAnousinh5'7" | PGLa Jolla Country Day HS | 2021StateCA: 7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals Destiny Villareal: 3 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal Sumayah Sugapong: 10 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal Breya CunninghamBreyaCunningham6'3" | CLa Jolla Country Day | 2023State#3NationCA: 14 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals Aliyah Stanton: 3 points, 1 steal Taryn JohnsonTarynJohnson5'11" | SGCathedral Catholic | 2022StateCA: 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists Naomi Pangabian: 3 points, 1 assist Breakdown: Charlotte RichmanCharlotteRichman5'7" | PGWilson | 2022StateOR Catches Fire We have all known Richman to be the prolific three-level shooter, but her time came to show off her range against a prolific San Diego Waves team.  She let it go with little to no notice, as she was an astonishing six for six from the field for a game high 20 point total.  Charlotte has received several Division 1 offers and notice - and for good reason, as this was a very telling game of her skills as an adept guard with a lot of variability and discipline. Zoe BorterZoeBorter5'11" | SGBeaverton | 2023StateOR: Tough Borter is a guard with a solid frame who knows how to get a basket when her team needs it.  She cuts hard, can hit the open three-pointer and has a number of ways to hurt you.  She finishes strong at the basket and had a nice spin move on Taryn JohnsonTarynJohnson5'11" | SGCathedral Catholic | 2022StateCA that led to a nice left-handed layup.  The Beaverton guard finished with a solid 13 point, 6 rebound effort where she was a difference maker as a scorer and rebounder who plays with a certain edge that is difficult to match. Supporting Cast Emma SixtaEmmaSixta5'10" | SGJesuit | 2023StateOR had an incredible game as an interior defender as she caught her opposition by surprise with her length and timing skills as a shot blocker and had several nice finds as a facilitator.  Madison NaroMadisonNaro5'7" | PGBeaverton | 2023StateOR had a great showing as a pass first guard with rebounding capabilities.  Lainey SpearLaineySpear6'2" | PFBeaverton | 2023StateOR had a well-rounded game as an interior scorer, a solid rebounder, and a forward who has the length and skills as a passer.  This combination kept Clutch Rose in the game in the second half as they battled as a unit against the Southern California powerhouse. Breya CunninghamBreyaCunningham6'3" | CLa Jolla Country Day | 2023State#3NationCA  Cunningham didn’t need a lot of touches to make a difference, as they fed her considerably but she also made a living in the low post on the offensive boards.  She had a solid showing all across the board as a two way player with the ability to affect the game in a multitude of ways.  Her 14 point, 9 rebound, 2 assist, 2 block, 2 steal effort showed her ability to dominate the game with a simple approach to the game through her persistence and mobility as a 6’4” center. Taryn JohnsonTarynJohnson5'11" | SGCathedral Catholic | 2022StateCA: Versatility Johnson is a superior athlete with a lot of length and size and considerable wingspan as she has so many ways to score and contribute for the Waves.  She had a nice baseline drive and finished with her long arms, but she is also a solid defender who plays with resilience and discipline.  Her 9 point, 5 rebound, 3 assist effort showed her ability to contribute to her team as a do it all forward that makes plays with or without the ball - and does it at a high level. Anousinh and Sugapong Jazzy AnousinhJazzyAnousinh5'7" | PGLa Jolla Country Day HS | 2021StateCA and Sumayah Sugapong are the eclectic two-punch combo that not only play for the San Diego Waves but also Terri Bamford’s La Jolla Country Day.  This can be seen through their chemistry on the floor, as they constantly are looking for each other and know where the other will be constantly on the floor.  The fact that they play year round next alongside each other translates ten folds as the combo guards are attached to the hip.  They combined for 17 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 steals as high motor guards with the ability to get loose on a whim - but also with abilities as sharpshooters.