Stars around the MIAA brought some massive numbers to last week's action.
We saw a 20-20 game, a triple-double with blocks, 41-point and 38-point onslaughts and some big-time efforts in the marquee games of the week.
Coaches and players are welcome to submit nominations by emailing Ethan Fuller at ethan.fuller@basketballjournal.com or by messaging him on Twitter/X (@ethman43).
Here are this week’s stars from Jan. 5-11.
Bella Bingham, Walpole
Class of 2026, 5-9 forward
NCAA: Fairfield (soccer)
Bingham crossed 1,000 career points on Tuesday as part of her 11 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and six steals in a win against Wellesley. She also logged 14 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and three assists in Friday's 55-30 win against Brookline.
Angie Djoko, Danvers
Class of 2026, 5-10 forward
NCAA: Trinity
Djoko compiled a massive 21-point, 20-rebound double-double, plus eight steals and four assists, as Danvers stormed to a 58-29 win against Masconomet on Thursday. She also tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds against Beverly in Monday's 59-46 win.
Avery Gamble, Oliver Ames
Class of 2026, 5-7 guard
NCAA: Trinity
Gamble caught fire for 29 points against Canton and added 16 points against Attleboro, helping lead in two Oliver Ames victories.
Eileen Lowther, Hingham
Class of 2027, center
Lowther's monster triple-double with 18 points, 21 rebounds and 11 blocks helped Hingham hand Patriot League rival Duxbury its first loss on Friday. She logged another big double-double against Notre Dame Hingham (21 points, 17 rebounds, five blocks) and chipped in 10 points against Silver Lake.
Frankie Mazzini, Braintree

NCAA: Connecticut College
Mazzini was the difference maker in Braintree's thrilling road win against Natick Friday, with her 27 points powering a 79-76 triumph.
Allison Morales, Lynn Tech
Class of 2027, guard
Morales erupted for 38 points, powering Lynn Tech to a 65-54 win vs. Lowell Catholic on Friday.
Celia Neilson, Bishop Fenwick

Hometown: Beverly, Mass.
Neilson was the star of Bishop Fenwick's Top 10 victory against St. Mary's on Wednesday, collecting 22 points, seven assists and four steals. She came back Friday in another victory against Archbishop Williams with 16 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and four steals.
Emma Plante, Joseph Case

Plante continues to pile on production. In two wins against Bristol-Plymouth and Bourne, she averaged 23 points, 11 rebounds and 6.5 blocks.
Muji Vader, Minuteman

Vader's 33-point explosion helped Minuteman prevail against KIPP Academy on Friday. She also helped her team stayed undefeated with 15 points against Nashoba Valley Tech and 17 against Prospect Hill.
Ava Vitti, Ashland

Vitti exploded for a career-high 41 points last Monday, lifting Ashland in a 72-40 win against Dover-Sherborn.


