Brooks v. Tabor: The Avengers
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A Saturday trip to Marion, Massachusetts, was a must because the two best teams in New England were squaring off in the most anticipated matchup of the winter. Brooks traveled down to Tabor in a game loaded with the region’s…
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Continue ReadingA Saturday trip to Marion, Massachusetts, was a must because the two best teams in New England were squaring off in the most anticipated matchup of the winter. Brooks traveled down to Tabor in a game loaded with the region’s best prospects. A rock fight to start, these two heavyweights traded blows in the 1st quarter leading to a 13-13 tie heading into the second. From there, it was all Brooks the rest of the way. The final score was 79-57, and some jaw-dropping performances took place.
Players of the Game:
Taina Mair Taina Mair 5'8" | PG Brooks | 2022 State NewE – 5’8’’ – PG – ’22
Samantha Dewey Samantha Dewey 6'2" | PF Brooks | 2022 State NewE – 6’2’’ – PF – ’22
Kendall Eddy Kendall Eddy 5'8" | CG Brooks | 2023 State NewE – 5’8’’ – CG – ’23
The Brooks big 3 were sensational Saturday afternoon, and their performance is more than just the raw stats. These prospects are wired differently than anyone I have seen in New England since covering the sport. They welcome adversity and obstacles with open arms and continue to elevate their games despite the disadvantages. A two-hour commute, packed and hostile crowd, and one of the most talented teams you’ll see staring Brooks in the face, and they won convicingly.
Kendall Eddy Kendall Eddy 5'8" | CG Brooks | 2023 State NewE gave Brooks a nice halftime cushion with an absurd first-half offensive performance. The three-point barrage and mid-range shot creation were breathtaking, and she once again continues to look like the best junior in New England. Eddy led the game with 25 points and 4 three-pointers.
Samantha Dewey Samantha Dewey 6'2" | PF Brooks | 2022 State NewE came alive in the third period, where she put up a stat line that most players struggle to post in a full game. She totaled 14 points and 8 rebounds, including a couple of threes. If Dewey is killing you from the perimeter, it’s a wrap. You have little to no shot of stopping Brooks because she also terrorizes her opponent in the paint. She ended the game with a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Last but not least, the closer, Taina Mair Taina Mair 5'8" | PG Brooks | 2022 State NewE , had another amazing performance and her second straight triple-double. Her 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists were the cherry on top of a big day. Mair’s facilitation in the first half, I thought, was spot-on. Her trust in her teammates and unselfishness helped Brooks pull away in the 2nd quarter. A quieter scoring night early led to a vociferous 4th quarter where she hit statement dagger three-pointers and mid-range dribble pull-ups that sent a clear message to Tabor and the rest of New England. Taina Mair Taina Mair 5'8" | PG Brooks | 2022 State NewE is the gatekeeper of New England and is the catalyst for the best team in the region.