We had a lighter slate of NEPSAC basketball this week as snow forced postponements to many of the weekend's games. But the region's talent still managed to fit in some standout performances. Among the latest stars of the week is a wing who helped unseat the No. 1-ranked AAA team at the time. We also...
We had a lighter slate of NEPSAC basketball this week as snow forced postponements to many of the weekend's games. But the region's talent still managed to fit in some standout performances.
Among the latest stars of the week is a wing who helped unseat the No. 1-ranked AAA team at the time. We also have two breakout efforts from the 2028 class.
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 Feb. 3-9.
Chloe Dix, New Hampton
Class of 2026, 5-11 guard/forward
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Dix powered New Hampton two two important Class AAA wins. She led with 16 points when the Huskies took down then-No. 1 Hoosac, then came back with a team-high 18 points and five assists against Newman.
Brooke Lilley, Darrow
Class of 2027, 5-7 guard
Hometown: Guilderland Center, N.Y.
The Ducks' perimeter ace scored 20 points in a 60-55 Class AA win against Northfield Mount Hermon, then added 21 points in a 70-61 win over Putnam Science.
Talya Mariani, Austin Prep
Class of 2028, 5-8 guard
Hometown: Georgetown, Mass.
Mariani logged an impressive breakout performance against Winchendon, posting 29 points and 10 rebounds in a narrow, 67-65 victory.
Gianna Nichols, St. George’s
Class of 2026, 5-7 guard
Hometown: Sturbridge, Mass.
NCAA: Le Moyne
Nichols is back on the list, scoring 15 fourth-quarter points as part of a 28-point outburst to lead the Dragons in a 58-51 victory against St. Andrew's. She also added 21 points in a loss to Nobles.
Allegra Paquette & London Powell, Greens Farms
Paquette: Class of 2028, 5-6 guard from Darien, Conn.
Powell: Class of 2027, 5-7 guard from Milford, Conn.
Both Paquette and Powell tallied 23 points to pace Greens Farms in a win over Kents Hill. Paquette added six rebounds and four assists, and Powell contributed six assists and four steals.
