WESTERN MASS PLAYERS MAKING AN IMPACT
Western Mass basketball has a lot of high level players. As the season is winding down we look at Western Mass players who are making an impact this season. Delaney MacPhetres, Amherst Pelham, HT 5-11 Position F, Class Junior Delaney…
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Continue ReadingWestern Mass basketball has a lot of high level players. As the season is winding down we look at Western Mass players who are making an impact this season.
Delaney MacPhetres, Amherst Pelham, HT 5-11 Position F, Class Junior
Delaney is a lefty stretch big. Delany can shoot the three well, and can score in the post. Delaney does a good job going into the contact. Delany does a good job rebounding the ball with two hands, and holding the ball high. One thing she could working on is using her right hand, that could help her to add even more to her game. Delaney is also a very good free throw shooter. One game this season Delaney made 10 free throws.
Olivia Marion, South Hadley, HT 5-6, Position PG, class Junior
Olivia is a high volume scorer, and a true point guard. Olivia is quick off the dribble and in transition. Olivia has a soft touch in the lane. Olivia does a good job using her dribbles affective. So many players just dribble but it does not get them anywhere. Olivia is a tough defender, who forces turnovers with her good on ball pressure.
Emily Howard, Minnechaug, HT, 5-10, Position SF, Class Senior
Emily was a big part Minnechaug’s tournament run last year. Emily is a strong forward who scores off the dribble a lot. Emily is a very good finisher. Shooting is not her strong point, but she can hit the occasional outside shot. Emily is very aggressive, Emily communicates well on defense. Emily plays good help side defense. Emily is a player who if you give the ball at the top of the key, can make a strong move when you need a basket to score.
Lauren Armstrong, West Springfield, Ht 5-4, position PG, Class Senior
Lauren may not be the biggest on the court, but Lauren is one of the fastest, and toughest players. Lauren has good handles, and is really good at creating separation from defenders. Lauren is a three sport Athlete at West side.
Olivia Vadnais, Ware, HT 5-7, Position PG/SG, class Senior
Olivia is a solid player, who makes players around her better. Olivia is a point guard who is past first, but can score when needed. She is a solid shooter, and passer, and moves with out the ball well. I think Olivia could play at the next level. I like the way Olivia cut after every time she made a pass.