16U Girls AAU Basketball PLAYERS GUIDE

16U Girls AAU Basketball
PLAYERS GUIDE
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N A sophomore that is her high school’s All Time leading scorer
N All Section award recipients from New York’s Section I
N A member of the Section I All Academic Team
N Two time team MVP and league leader in points scored, RPG and APG
from a Class A Final Four team
N The leading shot blocker from a Class A, League II-c league champion
N Two players from a State and Federation championship team
N A guard from Class A’s runner up in 2009
N Players named to the All Gym Rat Challenge Team
AND MORE!
New York Pride 16U Team Aldo
#
Name
Height
Position
Class
High School
33
Carey Berry
5' 9
F
2012
Putnam Valley High School
10
Jenna Gambino
5' 7
G, F
2010
Yorktown High School
31
Margo Hackett
5' 10
G
2011
Pawling High School
23
Kasey Heyda
5' 9
F
2011
Briarcliff High School
34
Raegan Knox
5' 6
G, F
2012
John Jay Cross River
14
Christa Scognamiglio
5' 10
SG
2012
Pearl River High School
11
Emily Tapio
6' 1
PG/SF
2011
Brewster High School
22
Aly Tuman
6' 0
G, F
2011
Croton Harmon High School
4
Katie Weiner
6' 0
C , PF
2010
Briarcliff High School
1
Ourania Yancopoulos
5' 5
G
2011
Yorktown High School
32
Onyx Mintah
6' 2
PF
2010
The Hun School of Princeton
25
Ann Kelsey
5' 11"
PF
2009
Yorktown High School
Head Coach: Aldo Redendo
Assistant Coach: James Gray
Website: www.NYPride.net
Information: Aldo Cell 917-417-6563
New York Pride 16U Team Aldo
2009
Tournament
Schedule
Date
Name of Tournament
Location
Future Stars College Div II/III Showcase
New Rochelle, NY
Blue Chip Basketball Pre-Season Challenge
Div I/II/III College Showcase
Richmond VA
May 9-10
CT Storm Mothers Day Classic
New London, CT
May 23-24
Commotion by the Ocean
Kingston and Smithfield, RI
Players Choice College Evaluation Showcase:
Basketball by the Beach
Ocean City, NJ
June 13-14
GymRat Challenge
Albany, NY
June 27-28
Liberty Belle's Shootout
Elizabeth, NJ
USA Invitational at Penn State
Penn St Univ, State College PA
July 10-12
Adidas Northeastern Summer Showcase
Lawrence Center, Hillburn, NY
July 23-25
Big Apple TOC
Fordham University, NYC
Blue Chip Basketball Shootout at Villanova
University of Villanova, PA
March 21-22
April 17-19
June 6-7
July 5-8
October 10-11
New York Pride 16U Team James
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Name
Height
Position
Class
High School
4
Emily Alicea
5' 6
PG
2012
Lakeland High School
3
Kara Macari
5' 7
G, F
2012
Danbury High School
20
Kiara Mauro
5' 10
G, F
2010
Ridgefield High School
32
Onyx Mintah
6' 2
C, F
2010
The Hun School of Princeton
44
Andrea Moschetta
5' 6
PG
2011
Harrison High School
11
Taylor Pompilio
5' 7
G/F
2012
Lakeland High School
21
Gabriele Rodriguez
5' 8
F
2010
Carmel High School
34
Vania Simpri
6' 1
C, F
2010
Brewster High School
12
Carly Thomann
5' 6
G
2010
Croton Harmon High School
24
Kelsey Zwarych
5' 8
G, F
2013
Carmel High School
Ourania Yancopoulos
5' 5
G
2011
Yorktown High School
Carey Berry
5' 9
F
2012
Putnam Valley High School
1
33
Head Coach: James Gray
Assistant Coach: Aldo Redendo
Website: www.NYPride.net
Information: Aldo Cell 917-417-6563
New York Pride 16U Team James
2009
Tournament
Schedule
Date
Name of Tournament
Location
Future Stars College Div II/III Showcase
New Rochelle, NY
Blue Chip Basketball Pre-Season Challenge
Div I/II/III College Showcase
Richmond VA
May 9-10
CT Storm Mothers Day Classic
New London, CT
May 23-24
Commotion by the Ocean
Kingston and Smithfield, RI
Players Choice College Evaluation Showcase:
Basketball by the Beach
Ocean City, NJ
June 13-14
GymRat Challenge
Albany, NY
June 27-28
Liberty Belle's Shootout
Elizabeth, NJ
USA Invitational at Penn State
Penn St Univ, State College PA
March 21-22
April 17-19
June 6-7
July 5-8
Emily Tapio PG/SF
“A coach on the floor, Emily Tapio can play every position on the
court. Emily plays the point, the 3 and the 4 regularly for us this
year. She can score from all points on the floor, handle the ball,
defend, and is a strong rebounder. Emily is one of the most unselfish
players I’ve ever come across as a coach and makes all of her
teammates better. She is among the leaders in all statistical categories, is always our leading rebounder, and has games where she is
the leading scorer, rebounder, and assist maker. Emily brings
leadership and gritty toughness, plus a will to win, to every game
and is never slowed down by minor injuries. Division 1 potential is
written all over Emily Tapio. She is coachable, her great listening
skills in-game translate to an advantage on the court. Brewster
High School has a star in the making and Emily will be a 1000
point scorer in Class A as early as her junior year.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● Led team in scoring, PPG, rebounds, RPG, assists, and APG on League Champion, Class A, Final Four team
● Led League II-c in overall points scored, rebounds and assists
● “Player of the Round” for Section I, Class A, for 28 point, 5 assist, 12 rebound performance vs. Ardsley (Journal News)
● Team MVP award as a Freshman and Sophomore
● All League award recipient, Section I, League II-c
● “Player of the Week” (Journal News)
● All Section Honorable Mention, Section I
● Ronnie Weaver Memorial All Tournament Team
● 18 double-doubles, a triple-double vs. Poughkeepsie, 16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists—in sophomore year
● Averaged 18.7 PPG, 11 RPG, 4.4 APG in post season play, 17 points, 10 rebounds in Final Four play
● Team rebound leader every year since joining Brewster varsity team
● Nike Swoosh New York City Championship runners up 2008
● Shot 44 percent from 3-point range as a sophomore
● All Gym Rat Challenge Team 2009 honorable mention
● Trains weekly with personal basketball trainer
BREWSTER HIGH SCHOOL NOTES:
Inducted into National Junior Honor Society ... 96.2 GPA, ranked #17 in class at end of Freshman year ... All League varsity
tennis for 2008 season with 14-1 record ... inducted into Mu Alpha Theta math honors society ... three years as camp
counselor at Brewster varsity coach Doris Schukin’s basketball camp ... appointed as Safe Schools Ambassador for Brewster
High School ... member St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church teen club ... assistant coach St. Lawrence O’Toole CYO boy’s
basketball ... Student of the Month ... Awarded at Scholar’s Night for High Honor Roll for all high school grading quarters.
✮✮ Two-time team MVP + League Leading scorer, rebounder and
assist-maker on Class A Final Four team for 2008/2009 season +
Journal News “Player of the Week” and “Player of the Round” +
Westchester County All Star honorable mention ✮✮
Brewster High School Stats (8th Grade-Sophomore):
S easo n
GP
PPG
Pts
FGA
FGM
3FGA
3FGM
FTA
FTM
R PG
R bds
APG
Assists
Blks
Stls
2008/2009
22
16.8
369
286
135
9
4
155
95
12.1
267
5.0
111
14
46
2007/2008
20
11.8
235
186
90
0
0
86
55
9.1
181
1.2
23
NA
33
2006/2007
8
5.4
43
33
16
0
0
19
11
5.8
46
.3
2
0
5
Margo Hackett PG/SG
“Margo is a premier scoring guard that is not afraid to shoot from any position on
the floor. Margo continues to improve her passing and ball handling skills, making
her a serious threat whenever she touches the ball. She gets in lanes and can finish.
Margo is an excellent free throw shooter. Margo has bought in to playing on the
ball defense and has made great strides on ‘D’, adding to her already strong
offensive game. Margo is turning into a complete player and is coachable. She will
set new scoring records at Pawling High School that will stand for years to come.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● Currently has 1262 varsity basketball points (reached 1000 point status on 12/20/08) as a sophomore.
● Ranked in the top 5 in NYS Section 1 for points (417 points), scoring average (19.9), and 3 point field goals made (46), as
of the end of the 2009 regular season.
● MaxPreps (America’s source of high school sports) has Margo ranked in scoring for all sophomore guards, 16th nationally, 2nd in NYS, and 1st in Section 1. ● Unanimous Conference 4 North All-League Selection 4 consecutive years (’06,’07,’08,’09)
● Voted Conference 4 North League Most Valuable Player 2009 as a sophomore.
● Voted All-Section 1 this year (’09), and Honorable Mention All-Section 1 (’08).
● Selected to the 2009 Poughkeepsie Journal Girls Varsity All-Star Basketball Team.
● Pawling High School Team Most Valuable Player 2009
● Numerous All-Tournament Team Selections and MVP awards over the past 4 varsity seasons.
● Led Pawling High School to the sectionals (playoffs) 4 consecutive years.
● Margo has played in 85 consecutive varsity basketball games.
● Voted to the All-Gym-Rat 14U Tournament Team 2008.
● Finished 9th last year at AAU Nationals while leading nationally ranked powerhouse Long Island Lightning in scoring.
● Margo was also selected an All-League volleyball player and Top 48 All-Section volleyball player for Section 1 this past
fall.
● Margo will be honored on April 25th by the Dutchess County Elks “Night of Champions” for her achievements in Basketball and Volleyball this past year.
● Margo is already the top scorer in Pawling High School History for both boys and girls in only her sophomore year. Margo
has also been named Pawling High School Athlete of the Month numerous times over the past 4 years.
● Nike Swoosh Summer League Player the past 4 years.
● Pawling High School Girls Varsity Basketball 2008-09 individual statistics- 19.9 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game,
3.4 assists per game.
PAWLING HIGH SCHOOL NOTES:
Sophomore Class Vice President ... High Honor Roll student (95 average) and National Honor Society Recipient ... Received a 2nd place award in New York State from Senator Vincent Leibell for her recycling project on “I’m a Green Nation”
contest.
✮✮ All Section Award recipient + Pawling High School’s All Time
Leading Scorer + Conference 4 North MVP + Varsity starter
since 7th Grade + Poughkeepsie Journal All Star selection ✮✮
Christa Scognamiglio SG
A diamond in the rough, Christa has been a great find for the Pride. One would never
know she is a freshman, she brings a great deal of poise and leadership to the court.
Her effort is exemplary, you won’t find a more active defender than Christa. She
invades passing lanes, putting opponents under a great deal of pressure and is almost
guaranteed to provide 4 points a game off of steals. Christa handles the ball with
confidence and drives to the basket strongly. Her shot continues to improve and
Christa can reel off bunches of jumpers in some games. She rebounds with confidence
from the guard spot and can play the 1, 2 and the 3 positions. Christa brings a lot of
intensity to the practice gym and has Division 1 potential in her future.
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● As an 8th grader played a big role helping Pearl River High School win a Gold Ball in Class A.
● As a 9th grader started every game and averaged 12.5 points per game. Played a important role in leading her team to
the sectional semi-final game with a record of 18-5.
Made All-Section 1 Honorable Mention as a 9th grader.
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✮✮ All Section Award honorable mention recipient + Member of
Pearl River High School Class A Gold Ball Championship Team in
2007/2008 ✮✮
Aly Tuman SG/SF
“Aly has a flair for making the big shot, with two under her belt, this season, one to
win and one to tie a game that the Pride later won in OT. She is a performer that
brings veins filled with ice, always calm down the stretch. Aly has an excellent
jumper from 15 feet out and brings tough on-the-ball defensive skills. Aly can attack
the basket off the dribble and has a solid left hand, and finishes with both hands, in
addition to a tear drop. Aly is a fighter, tall with long arms, a skills player that will
be an asset
to any college team.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● Team Co-Captain 2008-09
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Team MVP – 2007-08, 2008-09
All League – 2008-09
Croton Harmon High School Stats (Sophomore):
S easo n
PPG
3ptPG
R PG
APG
BlkPG
StlPG
2008/2009
11.2
1.5
6.7
1.3
2.8
2.4
All League Honorable Mention 2007-08
All Tournament Team – Maclim Classic (2007, 2008); Hamilton Holiday Tournament (2008)
CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL NOTES:
Varsity Soccer (forward)- 2007, 2008 ... Varsity Track (discus, 100 m, 200 m) – 2008, 2009 ... Freshman Class President ...
Student-Faculty Congress – 2007-2009 ... Religious Education Teacher - 2008-09 ... Grade Point Average - 97.
✮✮ All League Award in Section I + Team MVP ✮✮
Katie Weiner F
“Katie has added a knack for teamwork and the experience that
comes from playing on State and Federation championship teams
at Briarcliff. Katie can play the 4 and 5 spot and is an excellent
help defender. Katie has only scratched the surface of her potential
as a basketball player and has very high basketball IQ. She is an
great teammate, tapes ankles like a trainer, and knows how to keep
younger players in a comfort zone with her exemplary yet subtle
leadership skills.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● All-Tournament team - Scarsdale Maroon and White Tournament (2008)
● MVP - Briarcliff Booster Club Tip-Off Tournament (2008)
● All Section Honorable Mention (2008-09)
● All Academic Team Section 1 (2008-09)
● All League Honorable Mention (2007-08)
● 2007-08 NYS Class B State and Federation Basketball Champions
● Sectional Semi-Finalists (2006-07, 2008-09)
● League Champions (2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09)
● NYS Class B Ranked # 9 (2008-09), # 1 (2007-08)
● 2008/09 PPG: 7.8 points
● 2008-09 RPG: 8.0 (team leader)
BRIARCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL NOTES:
National Honor Society ... National Math Society ... Tri-M Music Honors Society ... Top 40 of the National Avogadro Chemistry Exam (2008) ... National Latin Exam Gold Award (2008), National Latin Exam Silver Award (2007) ...Pep Band ... Jazz
Band ... Pit Orchestra ... Safe Rides ... World of Difference Club ... Soccer - two-time NYS Class B State Championship
soccer team (2007, 2008) ... All-League (2008) - team’s leading scorer ... All-League Honorable Mention (2007) ... Track - All
League Honorable Mention - Long Jump (2008) ... coached by Don Hamlin at Briarcliff (914-424-3073) ... Possible College
Major - Molecular Biology ... GPA: 99/100 (A+) ... PSAT: 217 (78 Critical Reading, 72 Mathematics, 67 Writing) ... SAT: taking
on May 2nd, 2009.
✮✮ Section I All Academic Team + Briarcliff High School Rebound Leader 2008/2009 + All Section honorable mention +
Played on three league championship teams ✮✮
Andi Moschetta PG/SG
“Andi is a good Point Guard/2 Guard combination that works relentlessly
on the court and in training, as well as practice. Her outstanding work
ethic is an example to her teammates. Andi can dribble and hit the open
man and she is an active defender. Andi’s outside shot is better than she
realizes and as she begins to deploy it on the court she’ll be the scoring
leader at Harrison High School and beyond. Andi is an unselfish, teamfirst player.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● All League for the 2008/2009 season
● Played for Westchester Hawks 13U Select Team that qualified for Division I AAU Nationals
● 207 total points 143 assists
● Most Outstanding Offensive Player Award, Harrison High School February 2009
HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL NOTES: GPA: 90.52 ... Academic Honors: Principal’s Honor Roll 12/07 ... High Honor Roll ...
Varsity letters in Soccer and Basketball ... Assistant Coach: Saint Gregory’s CYO 3rd grade girls’ team ... Concession/
Admissions: : Saint Gregory’s CYO program ... Member: St. Gregory’s Youth Group ... Camp Counselor: Harrison Recreation
Basketball Camp (Harrison, NY) ... Camp Counselor: Frank Conroy Basketball Camp (New Rochelle, NY) ... Soccer Referee: Harrison Youth Soccer League (Harrison, NY).
✮✮ Most Outstanding Offensive Player, Harrison High School
2009 + All League ✮✮
Vania Simpri PF/C
“Vania has a big, strong body and soft hands. She is a great free throw
shooter and pressure, late game situations, seem to have no impact on her
ability to hit them. Vania has a nice 10-12 foot jumper that she should be
encouraged to take more often. She has a huge upside, and has not scratched
the surface of her potential. Vania is a hard worker and coachable and she is
working to continue to strengthen her hands and play well around the basket.
Vania was a big part of Brewster getting to the Final Four in Class A, with
three games of 20+ points and she’ll be needed if that school hopes to
complement Emily Tapio and win a Gold Ball.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● All League award recipient, Section I, League II-c
● Three 20+ point games on Section I, Class A Final Four team
BREWSTER HIGH SCHOOL NOTES: Studies nursing at B.O.C.E.S. in Yorktown Heights, NY while attending Brewster High
School.
✮✮ All League Award recipient + Starting center on Section I,
Class A Final Four team ✮✮
Jenna Gambino SG/SF
“Jenna is one of the most respectful, loyal, hardest working young women I have
ever come across as a coach. The ultimate team player, Jenna plays with more
heart than a lion and makes her entire team better with her example of hard work,
hustle, and by deploying her premier people skills to better the entire unit. Jenna
brings an excellent jump-shot from the 12 to 17 foot range and plays excellent onball defense. Jenna never surrenders and as a coach I consider myself fortunate to
have had the opportunity to be associated with a person like her. Jenna is
dedicated to improving during every practice and game and any coach should
welcome this team-first player to their squad with open arms.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● Played on the Yorktown High School basketball team that reached the second round of the 2009 Sectional Playoff;
● Played on the 2008 N.Y. Pride basketball team that finished 39-9 as a sophomore;
● Played on two Nike Swoosh League Westchester County Championship basketball teams in 2007 and 2008; the 2008
squad defeated the Brooklyn and Manhattan teams to reach Nike NYC Finals;
● Represented her country, playing basketball for Team U.S.A. in the 2006 Friendship Games in Vienna, Austria;
● Captain of her J.V. High School basketball team as a freshman.
YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOL NOTES: Varsity Soccer (forward)- 2007, 2008 ... Varsity Track (discus, 100 m, 200 m) –
2008, 2009 ... Freshman Class President ... Student-Faculty Congress – 2007-2009 ... Sings in the Yorktown High School
Select Choir and the YHS a cappella group, the “Yorktones” ... Sang the National Anthem at Yorktown High School Senior
Day Festivities ... Carries a 3.7 Grade Point Average at Yorktown High School ... Member of the Yorktown High School
National Honor Society ... High Honor Roll Student Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Year ... Enrolled in 2 AP courses and
2 Honors courses at YHS ... Played Lacrosse and Soccer for Yorktown prior to basketball; SAT score 1780 ... Accomplished
dancer and singer, has performed in many local and High School productions ... Has danced for the Karen Cornetz Dance
Studio since age 3 ... Sings in her Church Choir ... Volunteer at UM ARMY (United Methodist Action Reach-out Mission by
Youth) that builds and repairs homes for the needy ... Is a volunteer for Midnight Run – to feed homeless in N.Y. City ...
Member of Church group that sings and visits with seniors at local Nursing Homes during Holidays ... Teen counselor at
Vacation Bible School since age 13 ... Assistant counselor at Yorktown Basketball camp ... Instructor of dance & basketball
at the Yorktown Central School District Wellness Fair.
✮✮ Played on Team USA during the 2006 Friendship Games in
Vienna, Austria + Nike Swoosh NYC Championship Runners Up
player ✮✮
A significant part of the NY Pride approach to basketball revolves around regular training. Pride training includes individual and group sessions held at Club Fit in Jefferson Valley, New York. Trainer Aldo Redendo is dedicated to each athlete
and is happy to come to you, making special arrangements on a regular basis. It's all about the individual and we are
dedicated to their success 100%.
—Aldo Redendo
Carly Thomann PG/SG
“Carly’s great strength is her jump shot and her willingness to use it when
she is open in either corner. She is an excellent and active on the ball
defender and is a total team player. Carly brings top tier work ethic and
trains constantly, all out, with intensity and desire that is guaranteed to
make her a success in everything she does. Carly will be the starting 2
Guard for Croton Harmon High School next year and will continue to
improve and build her well-rounded game.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● Played on Junior Varsity in 8th grade
● Played Varsity basketball her Freshman, Sophomore and Junior year
● Co-captain of Varsity basketball team Junior year
● Played Junior Varsity soccer in 8th grade
● Played Varsity soccer her Freshman, Sophomore and Junior year
● Played on the 2008 New York Pride basketball team
● Ran track as a Freshman and Sophomore, the girls team went undefeated those two years
● Achieved the Sportsmanship Award in both soccer and basketball
CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL NOTES:
Carries a 3.5 Grade Point Average at Croton-Harmon High School ... Member of the Croton-Harmon High School National
Honor Society ... Enrolled in AP U.S. History and Honors English as a junior ... Plays clarinet in school band ... Played
piano since she was 7 years old ... Played saxophone in 8th grade Jazz Band ... Member of Future Business Leaders of
America freshman year and helped out with Christmas charity events ... Member of Spirit Club and International Club at
CHHS ... Teaches religion to fourth graders on Sundays ... Volunteer at a VIP AYSO soccer program ... Altar Server at Holy
Name of Mary Church.
✮✮ Varsity Co-Captain + Sportsmanship Award Winner ✮✮
NY Pride adds two D1 showcases to July 2009 schedule
The NY Pride is sending a 16U girls team to the Adidas Showcase in Hillburn, NY and the Big Apple Tournament
of Champions at Fordham University. The Adidas Showcase runs during the weekend of July 10-12, 2009. The
TOC at Fordham takes place during the July 23-25 weekend. Click on the Tournament link at right for all the
details. The team's starters include Margo Hackett, Pawling High School's all time leading scorer and a varsity
player since 7th grade and an All Section award recipient for Section 1 for the 2008/2009 season. Two players
from Brewster High School's amazing Final Four run in Section 1's Class A, Emily Tapio, a varsity player since 8th
grade and Vania Simpri will also be part of the squad. Tapio is a two time team MVP, All Section honorable mention and All League player and Simpri was also All League for the 2008/2009 season. The team includes Katie
Weiner, an important part of Briarcliff High School's Gold Ball and Federation championship teams. All Section
honorable mention Christa Scognamiglio, Pearl River's freshman All Section honorable mention recipient is also a
starter at the shooting guard position. Aly Tuman, an All League award recipient from Croton Harmon High School
is also a featured player on the squad.
Gabriella Ann Rodriguez
SF/PF
“Gabby is a warrior on the floor, it’s just that simple. She’s bought in and is moving
forward along the learning curve rapidly and is coachable. All that fails to describe
the intense spirit, literally that of a prize fighter, that Gabby brings to the floor. She
personifies toughness and rebounds as if her life depends on it. She adds a courage
factor to her teammates, makes them all feel more confident. Gabby is fearless and
will play Power Forward for Carmel High School next year and I already have her
penciled in for ‘Most Improved Player”… and potential bodyguard.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● Played on the Carmel High School Basketball Team that reached the 1st round of the 2009 Sectional Playoff
● Played on the Varsity Basketball Team winter 2008 – 2009
● Played on the N.Y. Hawks team in winter 2007 and winter 2008 as a freshman and sophomore
● Played on the Varsity Cheerleading Team in fall 2007 and fall 2008
● Played on the Junior Varsity Basketball Team in winter 2006
● Played on the Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team in fall 2006
● Played basketball, volleyball, and softball prior to High School
● Varsity Letters: three
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL NOTES:
Carries a 3.0 Grade Point Average at Carmel High School ... Enrolled in 2 college honors classes at Carmel High School,
college management honors, and college sports marketing honors ... Human Rights Club (Officer) ... Best Buddies Club ...
Homeroom representative Current GPA is 3.0 ... Orchestra and chorus.
✮✮ Varsity Letter holder in 3 sports ✮✮
Emily Alicea PG/SG
“Emily is a true Point Guard that makes her teammates better and is very savvy on the
court. Although only a freshman Emily is a floor leader and played for the Section I,
Class A runner-up Lakeland Hornets this year. This is a player that plays excellent onball defense, while communicating with her teammates on both ends of the floor. Emily
can handle the ball with either hand and can hit the 3 when she takes it.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
Starting point guard on the Lakeland H.S. basketball team as a freshmen. Reached the sectional finals in 2009 sectional
playoffs.
Starting point guard on 2007 NY Pride basketball team-U12 that qualified for D11 AAU nationals. Finished tournament
ranked 9th.
Starting point guard on 2006 Westchester Hawks team-U11 that qualified for D11 AAU nationals. Finished tournament
ranked 11th.
Plays on the Lakeland School Field Hockey varsity as a freshmen. Reached finals at sectionals in 2009 playoffs.
LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL NOTES:
Honor student at Lakeland H.S. Current Average- 94 ... Member of Junior National Honor Society ... Competed in National
Dance Competitions in 2006 and 2007 ... Participated in numerous spirit committees at Lakeland H.S. Advisor Steve Fallo ...
5yr volunteer- George Washington Elementary School- Annual Carnival committees .. Peer Mediator- Lakeland H.S. and
Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School ... Search as Vacation Bible School Counselor- Holy Spirit Church ... Volunteered as
a counselor at Strawberry Early Childhood Development Center for 3 year olds ... Annual volunteer for “Support Connection
for Breast Cancer Awareness”.
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✮✮ Member of Lakeland Hornets Section I, Class A Championship runners up team ✮✮
Onyx Mintah PF/C
“Onyx has a great build for basketball and is very athletic. Onyx is a
strong rebounder and can put the ball back in with either hand. She has
shown the left handed hook shot and is a shot-blocker. Onyx can hit the
jumper from the foul line in and has great potential and can write her own
ticket as soon as she realizes how much of a basketball player she can be.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● Played on The Hun School of Princeton varsity team with a season record of 20-7 which was the runner up for both the Mid
Atlantic Prep School League Championship (MAPL) and NJISAA State Finals as a junior
● Played on the Yorktown High School varsity basketball team that reached the 2008 Sectional Playoff for Westchester, NY
as a sophomore
● Played on the 2008 N.Y. Pride basketball team that finished 39-9 as a sophomore
● Played on the 2008 Rucker’s League Championship Game with the Dyckman Team in NYC
● Played on Nike Swoosh League Westchester County Championship basketball team in 2008
● Represented her Country, playing basketball for Team U.S.A. in the 2006 Friendship Games in Vienna, Austria
● Member of the 2008 Track Team at The Hun School of Princeton
● Has been playing AAU basketball since 8th grade
HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON NOTES:
Carries a 3.0 GPA at the prestigious Hun School of Princeton, NJ boarding school ... Aspires to become a Veterinarian ...
plans to study Biology ... Member of the Diversity Club at The Hun School of Princeton ... Was member of the Key Club,
Amnesty International and Studying Law at Yorktown High School for 2 years ... Worked on Back Stage in sophomore year at
Yorktown High School ... Makes jewelry as a hobby, likes to draw and take photographs ... Avid reader ... Loves to travel to
different countries and study their cultures, like Ghana, Hungary, Puerto Rico, Austria, Greece, England and France ... Is a
volunteer for Midnight Runto feed homeless in N.Y. City ... Member of Church Youth Group that sings and visits with seniors
at local Nursing Homes during Holidays ... Volunteers with Guiding Eye for the Blind to socialize puppies.
✮✮ Played on Team USA during the 2006 Friendship Games in
Vienna, Austria + Westchester County Nike Swoosh Championship team member ✮✮
NY Pride ALDO completes 4-1 run at Blue Chip Pre Season Challenge at
University of Richmond and VCU
What a difference a year makes. The 2009 'young guns' edition of NY Pride ALDO ran off a record of 4-1 at the
Pre Season Challenge in Richmond, compared to last year's 1-4. In the process it began to reveal its character
as a relentless team-defense machine, holding opponents to 30 or less points in three games. There was evidence of big-moment potential as Aly Tuman nailed a three in the closing seconds to tie a game that then ended
up going to double OT against the Elmira Lady Express (following her game-winning layup at the Future Stars
showcase). This was Pride ALDO's second outing against the northern New York powerhouse, which features
strong front-court players, a leather-lunged signature coach and an athletic PG. The final game of the tournament, held at the University of Richmond's Weinstein Center, ended 52-30, in the favor of NY Pride, against a
NEPA Flames team that brought plenty of size and hard-nosed front court play to bear. The game started off as a
close affair but the Pride pulled away behind a barrage of threes from Margo Hackett, Emily Tapio, Raegan Knox,
Jenna Gambino, and Christa Scognamiglio.
Kasey Heyda SF
Kasey is a second year Pride player and brings Briarcliff High School and
Don Hamlin coaching, which means State and Federation championship
experience, to the team. Kasey can hit the jumper from 12 feet in, and can
go to the basket strongly when she wants to. Kasey helps us by playing four
positions and brings toughness and intensity to the floor at all times. She
will bang, rebound, and lifts the team up when she checks in.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● CYO — 3rd grade – 7th grade: Recipient of the MVP Award
● Future Stars AAU Program, 4th – 8th grade.
● Started on the JV at BHS as an 8th grader, 2006-2007
● Promoted to the Varsity as a Freshman at BHS: Played Guard & Forward as the 6th & 7th man, 2007-2008
● A member of the 2007-2008 Championship Team that Won the League, Section 1 Sectionals, Local Regional, State
Regional, State Semi Finals, NY State Championship and the NY State Federation Tournament
● Earned a Starting Position in her Sophomore Year on the BHS Varsity, 19-3 team record, League Champions, 2008-2009.
● The Recipient of the 2009 Most Improved Award on the BHS Varsity.
● Earned “All League Honors” in Section 1, 2008-2009
● Made the North County News “All Stars” Honorable Mention, 2009
● Played on the NY Pride AAU in 9th grade, team won over 20 games, 2008
● Promoted to the (A) team of the NY Pride as a 10th grader, 2009-Present
BRIARCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL NOTES:
Starter, 2008 BHS Girls Varsity Volleyball Team ... GPA 82.3 ... coached by Don Hamlin at Briarcliff (914-424-3073) ...
Member of the BHS Interior Design Club ... Member of the 2009 Prom Committee ... Member of St Theresa’s Church,
Briarcliff Manor, NY ... College Goals — To earn a BS in Education & obtain a Basketball Scholarship to a College with a
Division 2 Program ... coached by Aldo Redendo.
✮✮ Played on 2007/2008 Section I, State and Federation Championship Briarcliff team + Most Improved Player Award + All
League + North County News All Star honorable mention ✮✮
Kelsey Zwarych SF/PF
“Our youngest player, Kelsey is an 8th grader that has a chance to become a special player. She is big and strong and can
hit the foul line jumper. Look for her to impact the Carmel High School varsity team in a positive way over the next four
years.”
—Aldo Redendo
Kiara Maruo G/F
“Kiara is a very hard-working player that is strong around the basket and in
the paint. She has a knack for heading into the rebounding scrum and coming
out with the ball and putting it in the basket. Kiara is a cool customer that
never loses her head and works hard on defense. She can hit the 10-12 foot
jumper and is an excellent weak side rebounder for her size. She’ll be an
important player for Ridgefield varsity in the coming season.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
● 2 year Varsity player
● Played on the Ridgefield High School varsity team that reached the third round of states
● 2006 Nike Swoosh champs on the Westchester Hawks AAU team
● 2007 and 2008 Nike Swoosh runner up on the Westchester Hawks AAU team
● 2007 champs of CT WAVE tournament at UConn with the Westchester Hawks AAU
● 2008 Fairfield County 3 point champion
● 2008 Qualified for Nationals on the Westchester Hawks AAU team
● 08-09 Varsity Cross Country team that placed second in FCIACS
RIDGEFIELD HIG SCHOOL NOTES:
Has a 3.3 GPA at Ridgefield High School ... Took 2 Honors courses as a Sophomore ... Enrolled in AP courses for following
year ... Coaches RBA and CYO basketball team- younger girls’ team ... Referee for RBA basketball for 2 years ... Member of
the Diversity club at Ridgefield High School ... Member of the National Charity League (3 years) -mother/daughter organization for community service and leadership ... Volunteer for habitat for humanity- builds houses ... Volunteer for meals on
wheels- to deliver food to elders ... Teaches a religious education class at Saint Mary’s ... Assistant counselor at the
Ridgefield Basketball camp ... Attends Relay For Life for 5 years now.
✮✮ Played on Ridgefield team that reached States + 2006 Nike
Swoosh Westchester Championship team member + 2008
Fairfield County 3 Point Champion ✮✮
Westchester/Putnam All Star and Rockland County All County teams include
PRIDE players Knox, Weiner, Tapio, and Scognamiglio as well as Pride
alumni
The Journal News (readership 120,000) announced the Westchester/Putnam All Star team for the 2008/2009
season the week of April 20th. The list included spots and honorable mentions for members of last year's showcase squad, Jessie Kavana (Sr.—Mahopac), Devon Quattrocchi (Sr.—Brewster), Brittany Horne (So.—Carmel),
and Tori Jarosz (Jr.—Lakeland). This year's NY Pride was well represented by Katie Weiner (Jr.—, Briarcliff), Emily
Tapio (So.—Brewster), and Raegan Knox (Fr.—John Jay). The Rockland County All County team included honorable mention Christa Scognamiglio (Fr.—Pearl River).
Ourania ‘Nia’ Yancopoulos PG/SG
Nia is all about energy and brings it in abundance whether in a game, in practice or while
training. She brings an intensity and love of the game that comes along once in a while,
and has yet to reach her potential as a player. Nia is a slick dribbler that can hit the jumper
from all ranges and the 3. She’s been hampered by some injuries the last three seasons but
will be matriculating at Hackley in Tarrytown and will be a sophomore next year, creating
ample opportunity to become the player she is meant to be. Yorktown lost what might have
been the best guard to play in that school in years.”
—Aldo Redendo
Carey Berry SG/SF
“Carey is a freshman with a lot of potential. She has a good shooting touch from 15 feet
out and is not afraid to go to the basket. Carey can score with either hand on the inside and
runs the floor. She is coachable and will be a big part of the Putnam Valley High School
varsity team next year and going forward.”
—Aldo Redendo
Taylor Pompilio SG/SF
“Taylor is the unsung hero of her team, tough as nails and can do everything well, especially for a freshman. She rebounds aggressively for a 2 Guard, and then some, and makes
the right pass, using her excellent court sense. Taylor has a good left hand and can go to
the basket from either side. She has a consistent free throw, works hard in practice and
games equally, and will be heard from at Lakeland High School, starting with next season.”
—Aldo Redendo
Raegan Knox PG/SG
RAEGAN KNOX: “John Jay’s Raegan comes from an enthusiastic
basketball family. Her two brothers will be playing at Union College
together staring in the 2010/2011 season. Raegan, a freshman, plays like a
senior. She has a deadly outside shot and can drive to the basket strongly
with either hand. A true scorer, Raegan adapts very well when put at the
point guard position. Raegan is an excellent on-ball defender and plays
with intensity every moment she is on the court. She will likely be a 1000
point scorer in Class AA for John Jay High School. Raegan is easy to
teach and has a high basketball IQ. If she continues to improve at her
current rate she will be a Division 1 prospect.”
—Aldo Redendo
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AAU BASKETBALL NOTES:
●
Made All-Section 1 Honorable Mention as a 9th grader.
✮✮ All Section Award honorable mention recipient + All League
✮✮
NY Pride girls 16U breaks ground on new season at Future Stars Invitational
In the US Navy they call it a 'shake down cruise'. In the fjords of Norway, the occasional 'viking swimming lesson'
has been utilized to separate young men that fight for the surface from those that sink to the bottom. At NY Pride,
the Future Stars Invitiational filled all of these roles and more as PRIDE JAMES and PRIDE ALDO waded into
hardwood combat with the likes of the Long Island Xtreme, Elmira Express, and Long Island Lightning, teams
with 'four years', 'two years' and 'three years together' under their collective waistbands. The photo below shows
PRIDE ALDO players fresh off a layup at the buzzer by Aly Tuman for a 2 point win over the Lightning. The team
completed a 4-0 weekend that included cruising over the Xtreme by 15, and tight wins over Elmira and the
Lightning, plus another over a Future Stars team. On the PRIDE JAMES front, standout play by Brewster's Vania
Simpri, with three double-digit scoring games was coupled with Andi Moschetta running the point and serving as
top scorer in two games. Parents and players were impressed with the fire-in-the-eye exhibited by PRIDE
JAMES' Gabriella Rodriguez who plays this game with the heart of a warrior.
Play with the Pride, Train with Pride Section I ALL SECTION RECIPIENTS
The NY Pride is proud to announce inclusion of current and recent players on the list of All Section recipients for
the 2008/2009 season in Section I. The following players received All Section honors, including honorable mention:
Devon Quattrocchi (Brewster), Tori Jarosz (Lakeland), Margo Hackett (Pawling), Emily Tapio (Brewster), Raegan
Knox (John Jay Cross River), Jesse Kavana (Mahopac), Katie Weiner (Briarcliff), Brittany Horne (Carmel) and
Christa Scognamiglio (Pearl River). In the photo below (top), the Pride's Raegan Knox knocks down another free
throw for John Jay while Carmel's #2 Brittany Horne looks on in the low block. The next photo (middle) is the
Pride's Christa Scognamiglio taking her defender off the dribble on her way to depositing another two points for the
Pearl River Pirates. In the bottom photo, the Carey Berry of Putnam Valley is closely guarded by Yorktown's Ann
Kelsey while the Cornhuskers' Jenna Gambino looks to anticipate help defense. Berry, Gambino and Kelsey are all
playing for the NY Pride ALDO squad during the 2009 AAU season.
NY Pride James Contact Summary
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N ame
H gt
Grad
H igh School
D OB
4
Emi ly Ali cea
5' 6
2012
Lakeland Hi gh School
09/08/1994
33
C arey Berry
5' 9
2012
Putnam Valley Hi gh
School
01/12/1994
3
Kara Macari
5' 7
2012
D anbury Hi gh School
01/26/1994
P os
E-mail
Street Address
C ity
G
D [email protected]
3338 Lakeshore D ri ve
Mohegan Lake
F
[email protected]
98 Red Mi ll Lane
C ortlandt Manor
G, F
Joe.macari @ge.com
27 E. Gate Road
D anbury
State
Zip
P hone
NY
10547
914 469 2246
New
York
10567
914 528 7931
C onnecti cut
06811
203 912 7328
06877
203 894 8148
20
Ki ara Mauro
5' 10
2010
Ri dgefi eld Hi gh School
12/28/1992
G, F
[email protected]
8 Sugar Load Mountai n Road
Ri dgefi eld
New
York
32
Onyx Mi ntah
6' 2
2010
The Hun School of
Pri nceton
11/02/1992
C, F
veldus01@optonli ne.net
1481 Westvi ew D ri ve
Yorktown
Hei ghts
New
York
10598
914 245 6898
44
Andrea Moschetta
5' 6
2011
Harri son Hi gh School
05/27/1993
G
Ni ckNC R@hotmai l.com
64 Frankli n Avenue
Harri son
New
York
10528
914 835 5663
New
York
10598
914 348 4076
11
Taylor Pompi li o
5' 7
2012
Lakeland Hi gh School
06/20/1994
F
D awg57@optonli ne.net
3191 Woodfi eld C ourt
Yorktown
Hei ghts
21
Gabri ele Rodri guez
5' 8
2010
C armel Hi gh School
01/17/1992
F
[email protected]
12 Rhi nebeck Road
C armel
New
York
10512
845 235 2929
34
Vani a Si mpri
6' 1
2010
Brewster Hi gh School
08/23/1992
C, F
Vi ctori [email protected]
21 Elmwood D ri ve
Brewster
New
York
10509
845 259 3621
12/07/1991
G
ktst@optonli ne.net
2 Ackermann C ourt
C roton on
Hudson
New
York
10520
914 271 4331
[email protected]
11 C ole Shears C ourt
C armel
New
York
10512
845 225 7283
[email protected]
1519 Bapti st C hurch Road
Yorktown
Hei ghts
New
York
10598
914 962 6798
12
C arly Thomann
5' 6
2010
C roton Harmon Hi gh
School
24
Kelsey Zwarych
5' 8
2013
C armel Hi gh School
02/07/1995
G, F
Ourani a Yancopoulos
5' 5
2011
Yorktown Hi gh School
08/30/1993
G
1
NY Pride Aldo Contact Summary
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N ame
H gt
Grad
H igh School
D OB
P os
E-mail
Street Address
C ity
State
Zip
15
Tess Bosley
6' 2
2012
Nyack Hi gh School
01/23/1994
4-5
[email protected]
10 Sugar Hi ll Road
Nyack
New
York
10960
845 304 4133
33
C arey Berry
5' 9
2012
Putnam Valley Hi gh
School
01/12/1994
F
[email protected]
98 Red Mi ll Lane
C ortlandt Manor
New
York
10567
914 528 7931
[email protected]
1496 Indi ana Avenue
Yorktown
Hei ghts
New
York
10598
917 417 4357
jehackett@gui deposts.org
P O B ox 423
Pawli ng
New
York
12564
845 224 8649
veldus01@optonli ne.net
1481 Westvi ew D ri ve
Yorktown
Hei ghts
New
York
10598
914 245 6898
Bri arcli ff Manor
New
York
10510
914 941 0256
10518
914 763 8443
10
Jenna Gambi no
31
Margo Hackett
32
Onyx Mi ntah
23
Kasey Heyda
5' 7
2010
Yorktown Hi gh School
01/26/1992
G, F
5' 10
2011
Pawli ng Hi gh School
07/18/1993
G
6' 2
2010
The Hun School of
Pri nceton
11/02/1992
C, F
5' 9
2011
Bri arcli ff Hi gh School
12/25/1992
F
[email protected]
71 Tuttle Rd.
P hone
34
Raegan Knox
5' 6
2012
John Jay C ross Ri ver
02/09/1994
G, F
[email protected]
3 Gi deon Reynolds Road
C ross Ri ver
New
York
32
Onyx Mi ntah
6' 2
2010
The Hun School of
Pri nceton
11/02/1992
C, F
veldus01@optonli ne.net
1481 Westvi ew D ri ve
Yorktown
Hei ghts
New
York
10598
914 245 6898
Orangeburg
New
York
10962
845 348 3225
10509
845 278 4639
14
C hri sta Scognami gli o
5' 10
2012
Pearl Ri ver Hi gh School
02/16/1994
G
RayT@cri ti calhi t.com
9 Lodar Lane
Brewster
G, F
[email protected]
70 Mt. Ai ry Road
C roton Harmon
New
York
10520
914 271 8397
C, F
the_wei ners@carlmwei nercpa.com
247 Washburn Road
Bri arcli ff Manor
New
York
10510
914 945 0768
1519 Bapti st C hurch Road
Yorktown
Hei ghts
New
York
10598
914 962 6798
Emi ly Tapi o
6' 1
2011
Brewster Hi gh School
09/18/1993
G
22
Aly Tuman
6' 0
2011
C roton Harmon Hi gh
School
07/29/1993
Kati e Wei ner
6' 0
2010
Bri arcli ff Hi gh School
06/10/1992
1
Ourani a Yancopoulos
5' 5
2011
Yorktown Hi gh School
08/30/1993
21 Bauer Lane
New
York
11
4
[email protected]
G
[email protected]
NOTABLE NY PRIDE ALUMNI:
l Dave McClure | Trinity Catholic | Duke University
l Taj Finger | Fox Lane High School | Stanford University
l Chris D'Aspara | Mahopac High School | Citadel College
l Ronald Ramone | All Hallows | University of Pittsburgh
l Donnie McGrath | Kennedy Catholic | Providence College | FIBA Italy
l Ryan Schneider | Lakeland High School | University of Vermont/Marist College
l James Gray | Kennedy Catholic | Dominican College | Dominican College Assistant Coach
l Brian O'Donnel | Kennedy Catholic | Scranton College
l Kevin Hyland | Stepinac | Holy Cross
l Brendan Dunlop | Mount Saint Michael | West Virginia
l Mike Kach | Carmel High School | University of Pennsylvania
l Hilton Armstrong | Peekskill High School | UConn | New Orleans Hornets
l Lassad Turner | Peekskill High School | Kent State/U Maine
l Akeem Akingbaba | Greenwich Academy | Clemson | Boston Celtics
l Mike DePaoli | North Salem High School | College of St. Rose
l Jimmy Janecek | Iona Prep | NYU
l Chris Murphy | Iona Prep | Union College
l Joey Peel | Dover High School | Concordia University
l Mookie Jones | Peekskill High School | Syracuse University
l Ralph Watts | Peekskill High School | Albany University committment
l Matt Chisack | Canterbury | Dartmouth University
l Brian Skrelja | Trinity Catholic | Brown University
l Mike Gumb | Kennedy Catholic | US Marine Corps Basketball Team
l Tyler McFarland | Greenwich Academy | Bucknell
l Maggie Blair | Briarcliff High School | Manhattan College committment
l Justine Gray | Kennedy Catholic | Catholic University
l Robert Bierderman | Horace Greeley High School | Princeton
l Sarah Benischek | Lakeland High School | Merrimack College
l Nick Friedman | Harrison High School | Univeristy of Delaware
l Danny Peterson | Carmel High School | Iona College
l Ron Knox | John Jay High School | Union College
l Chris Ortiz | Holy Cross | St. Francis (Brooklyn)
l Andre Pope | Iona Prep
l Jamie Porcino | Yorktown High School | West Connecticut State University
l Matt Hickey | Mahopac High School | Keene State
l Kristi Dini | Putnam Valley High School | Boston University
l Emma Markley | Yorktown High School | Princeton/Harvard
l Jessica Harris | Hendrik Hudson High School | Williams College
l Dan Gumb | Kennedy Catholic | Roger Williams
l Maceo Wofford | Jamestown High School | Iona College
l Mike Goin | John Jay High School | Muhlenburg
l Greg Muller | St. Joseph's | Indiana University
l Mike Auerbach | St. Johns Fischer | UMass
l Alexi Kovlev | Texas Junior College
l Adrian Cavalho | Fox Lane High School | Southern Connecticut State University
l Will Kieffer | Horace Greeley High School Vassar College
l Teddy Peterson | Carmel High School | Cornell
l Greg Jones | Mount St. Michael | Moravian College
l Matt Calabro | Ithaca College
l Mark Pitcaren - Dutchess Community College
l Samantha Perez - Adelphi
l Allison Cleary - Pace University
l Tori Jarosz - Vanderbilt (verbal)
l Devon Quattrocchi - Smith College
l Ann Kelsey - Keene State College (signed letter of intent)