SHORE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL STARS FROM WEEK 1
The Asbury Park Press is highlighting the top Shore Conference girls basketball performances each week during the 2023-24 season.
We’re only a week into the regular season with some teams playing two games, others only had a single game played, and others waiting for their first tip off. From scorers and assisters to board crashers, they’re here on this list.
Devyn Quigley, Manchester Township, Senior
The NC State commit has continued her hot streak from last year where she averaged 34 points a game. Now making up for 62% of her teams total scoring, she’s in reach to break the Shore’s all-time scoring record (Kelly Hughes, Point Boro, 2,588 points) by the end of the season. In her first game this season against Donvan Catholic, she dropped 40 points in a 63-40 final score win. She’ll need to have a lot more 40 points games to surpass Hughes, she has 842 points to go, but she’s fully capable of breaking it. She’s also tied with her team for leading in rebounds
with 11.
Allison Cannon, Holmdel, Senior
The NJIT commit has been stripping defenders in their 2-0 start to the season with 18 steals leading the team. She’s also leading her team in points (42) and assists (13).
Katie Collins, Manasquan, Senior
Penn commit who’s a skilled big and has shown up huge for the Warriors in their 2-0 start. She’s leading the team in both scoring and boards with 27 points and 14 assists.
Taylor Sofilkanich, Saint John Vianney, Senior
A 6-foot-3 sophomore who scored 25 points in a win over Dr. Phillips (FL) with 39 points total. She has played a major piece in helping SJV advance to 2-0 on the season.
Haley Poser, Ranney, Junior
Panthers have won their first game putting them at 1-0, Poser dropped 18 in that match against Blair.
Kiera McKown, Howell, Junior
Started her season with a double-double (15 points, 13 rebounds) and six blocks in a win over Brick Township.
Christa Ramos, Neptune, Junior
Leading the Scarlet Fliers in scoring and rebounds with 33 points and 20 rebounds in total. Her highlight was a 27 points performance in a win over Toms River north.
Emma Thornton, Barnegat, Junior
Only one game into the season, but Thornton tallied a double-double (21 points, 12 rebounds) in a win over Jackson Liberty.
Casey Collins, Southern, Junior
Rams on a 2-0 start thanks to Collins averaging 21 points and 42 total points.