2020-9-10th-grade-team

#4 Guard

Ann-Marie LaPean

#13 Guard

Mo Powers

#33 Guard/Post

Maggie "Lucas" Huggins

Mo Powers has played five years for the Legends. 3-Ball Mo, as she is known, is a dangerous long-range threat. She is also a defensive specialist, drawing many offensive fouls. Mo plays exceptional positional defense and has excellent anticipation and quickness. She has a knack for hitting huge shots in tight games to spur her team onto explosive runs. In her career Mo has led her team in 3 pointers in five leagues, and was second twice. She led her team in steals once and was second in assists twice. In her career Mo has 132 assists, 320 points, and 32 3-pointers (4^th all time). Mo won a second place team trophy, played an undefeated regular season and two undefeated 4-0 shootouts, won a medal in the Red Bank Valley tournament and won a Championship.

2018-19

Mo Powers played for the Blue and White Legends teams in the Fall leagues and several Fall and Spring tournaments. In the Fall, on the Blue Team (Summit), Mo was second on her team with 11 assists. On the White Team (JMC) she was third on her team in scoring, led the team in three pointers, and was third in assists. Two of her strongest league games came in the playoff clinchers in both leagues in which she had 5 assists (Summit) and 10 points (JMC). She had a stellar Redbank Valley Jr. High Tournament where she was second on the team in scoring (42 points, 4 three pointers) in 5 games including 40% shooting from beyond the arc and a career high 17 point game. She was double digits in scoring in three of the five games. Mo finished the Fall season 3^rd on the team in assists (27), 102 points, and first in 3 pointers (10) on 29% shooting. In the Spring tournaments Mo led the team in 3 pointers and was third in assists.

2017-18

Mo Powers completed her 4^th year as a Legend, playing all three guard positions. She is a defensive stalwart and accurate long range shooter. Mo’s strong defense keyed a tough three point win in the NEPA Flame Shootout in Scranton PA, where she also had 10 points. Mo had 12 assists (3^rd on the team) and led the team with 25 steals. Her 7 three pointers were third on the team.

2016

2016

Mo was known for igniting the team by hitting a big basket or taking a charge, and many times changed the game with one play. She completed her 3^rd year as a Legend. Her biggest 3-pointer may have been her first that came against the Hot Shots with her team down 5, which put them on a run that ended in victory. Mo led the team in 3 pointers in the Philipsburg league, and led the team in three point shooting percentage (33%). She had a career high 10 points in one game. She finished second on the team in assists with 34, and led the team in drawing offensive fouls. She finished the year with 101 points.

Ann-Marie had a great year playing point guard and the three guard. She excelled handling the ball against the press, and playing defense at the top of the zone or on the opponent’s top guard. Set a NV record with 11 steals in one game. Tied a NV record with 7 assists in one game. Had a career high 8 points in one game. Finished with 102 points, 3^rd on the team in steals (72) and second in assists (38). Led the team in steals in the NEPA shootout.

2015-16 Highlights

Ann-Marie completed her first year as a Legend. She played all three guard positions and was third on the team in assists. She led all guards and was third on the team in offensive rebounds. She was a defensive stalwart and finished the season with 29 steals. Led the team with 8 points in their first victory of the season.

2016

2015-16 Highlights

Maggie “Lucas” completed her 4^th year as a Legend, and it was outstanding. She played a strong PG all year, and expanded her game by adding time at the post and as a backline defender. She was 3^rd in scoring with 114 points, led the team in assists (58), and was second in blocked shots (52). She set career highs for single games with 5 blocked shots, 5 assists and 10 rebounds. She had thee 3-pointers in the NEPA shootout.

Mo completed her second year as a legend. Mo played all three guard positions and developed into a long range shooting threat as well as a defensive specialist. Mo was third on the team in assists, had 29 steals, and was second on the team in foul shooting percentage. She had 14 points and 10 steals in the 4 game NEPA Shootout.

2015-16 Highlights

Maggie “Lucas” Huggins completed her third year as a Legend. She was the starting PG and led the team with 30 assists. She was 4^th on the team in scoring with 49 points, was third in steals (40) and second in blocked shots (37). She had 16 points and 10 assists in the 4 game NEPA Shootout. Maggie often drew the opponent’s best offensive player as a defensive assignment.

#34 Guard/Post

Mya McElhinney

Mya “Mighty Mac” McElhinney has played 5 years as a Legend. In her career Mya has 691 rebounds (2^nd for her team) and 429 points (2^nd). She led her team in rebounding five times, and scoring once. She was second in scoring 5 times. Mya won two second place trophies and played in an undefeated shootout.

#12 Guard

Rayna Fischer

#2 Guard

Sophia La Porta

Sophia La Porta has played 6 years as a Legend. Despite missing two seasons almost entirely, Sophia in her career Sophia has 93 career assists (3^rd on the team), 95 steals, and 37 blocked shots. She was 1^st or 2^nd on her team in assists twice, and was second in blocked shots once. Sophia won three 2nd place trophies and played in an undefeated shootout.

#7 Post

Emalia Wagner

Emalia Wagner has played three years as a Legend. In her career Emalia hads411 rebounds (2^nd on her team), 243 points and 79 blocked shots. She led her team in rebounding once and blocked shots once. Emalia won a second place trophy and played in an undefeated shootout.

2017-18

Mya scored 100 points (2^nd on the team), led the team in rebounds with 126, was third in assists with 18, and was second in steals with 28. Had a season high 13 points vs. Bishop Guilfoyle.

2016-17

Mighty Mac completed her 4^th year as a Legend. She was second on the team in scoring, and led the team in rebounding (117) and was third in steals. Had a game high 16 points. Best game came in the NEPA Shootout when she had 14 points and 13 rebounds in a Legends victory. Had 50 rebounds in the 4 game shootout. Mya combines power and slick moves to play a dynamic post position.

2015-16

Mya “Mighty Mac” McElhinney completed her third year with the Legends. She led the team in offensive (122), defensive (145) and total rebounds (267) and scoring (187 points). She also led the team in free throws attempted (172) and made. She had 16 points in a victory in Scranton

Rayna Fischer has played five years for the Legends. Rayna developed into a dangerous scorer who can put the ball in the basket from anywhere on the court. She has tremendous body control which allows her to make seemingly impossible shots while drawing fouls. She is a deadly shooter and her intensity on defense leads to big steals. Rayna’s highest scoring games are often in the biggest games. She led her team in scoring in six leagues, assists once, steals twice and three pointers five times. In her career Rayna is the all-time leader in points (1,214), three pointers (56), and steals (273). She is 5^th all-time in rebounds with 518. Rayna won two second place team trophies, played an undefeated regular season and two undefeated 4-0 shootouts, won a medal in the Red Bank Valley tournament and won a Championship.

2018-19

Rayna Fischer played for the Blue and White Legends teams in the Fall leagues and several Fall and Spring tournaments. In the Fall she led both teams in scoring and was second on the team in blocked shots on the White Team (JMC). She also led both teams in foul shots made. She was double digits in scoring four times in the Summit league, including a team high 14 points in the team’s victory over the 8^th grade Hot Shots. Rayna was the first Legend to go over 1,000 points in the second game of the JMC season. She led the team in scoring (56 points) and three pointers (5) in the Redbank Valley Jr High Tournament where she had 20 points in the tight first game win over Indiana and 18 points in the third place clincher. Finished the Fall season with 168 points, team high, and was second in three pointers with 7. She shot 47-76 (62%) for foul shots, leading the team for players with more than 10 attempts. In the Spring, Rayna led the team in scoring, was tied for the lead in steals, and was second in rebounding. She shot over 60% from the foul line. Rayna had 9 points in 2 minutes in the come back victory over the Hot Shots, the team’s final victory.

2017-18

Rayna Fischer completed her 4^th year as a Legend. She led the team in scoring with 162 points, 11 three pointers, and 31 made foul shots, shooting over 50%. Her 20 steals were tied for 3^rd on the team. She scored in double digits 5 times, with a season high of 16. She scored 41 points on 40% shooting from 2 point range and 3-5 for three pointers in the NEPA Flames Shootout.

2017-18

A knee injury severely limited her minutes in the first 5 games of the season, before forcing her off the court. She returned for limited play in the Scranton Shootout. She was second on her team in assists at the time of her injury.

2016-17

Sophia started the season with her usual aggressive play at the PG and off guard. Her season ended after three games due to an injury. She made a dramatic return in the NEPA shootout to throw an inbound pass to break the press. She is working out hard to return next season. She is an original team member, and completed her 5^th season. Sophia was leading guards in rebounding when she was injured. Her best game came against Altoona when she had an assist and 3 rebounds.

2015-16

Sophia completed her 4^th year as a Legend. She was third on the team in assists (29) and blocked shots (17). Played mostly at the 3-guard and PG and served as a steady playmaker and defensive stalwart. Had season high 5 assists in one game. Hit huge shot in OT against St. Rose to seal a victory.

2017-18

She finished second on the team in rebounds with 83, and had nine blocked shots. Had a huge third game in Scranton, grabbing 10 rebounds and scoring 5 points as the Legend made an 11 point comeback to win. Emalia also played for the White Team.

2016-17

Emalia had another strong year in her second year as a Legend. She was third on the team in scoring, 2^nd in rebounds and 2nd in blocked shots. She hit two free throws to win the team’s first game of the year. She led the team in foul shooting percentage in the fall season. She had 30 rebounds and 24 points in the NEPA Flames Shootout. In the team’s final victory she had her best game: 10 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocked shots.

2015-16

Emalia was a 1^st year player. She finished second on the team in rebounds (200) and offensive rebounds (112). Best game was in Scranton shootout with 13 points and 22 rebounds. Developed into a force in the winter St. Rose league where she was 3^rd on the team in scoring.

2016

Rayna had another great year playing the big guard. Set career high for a single game for rebounds (11), blocks (5) and assists (5). Was second on the team in scoring with 329 points and shot over 50% from the foul line. Led team in 3 pointers (and shot 20% from beyond the arc). Scored 18 points in OT victory over the Hot Shots. Scored a career high 22 points against the Hot Shots in the Championship victory. Was third on the team in rebounds (159), second in steals (81) and had 31 assists.

2015-16

Rayna completed her second year as a Legend. She led the team in scoring (132) points, three pointers, foul shots attempted and made, and foul shooting percentage (53%). She also led the guards in rebounding with 79. She had several big games including scoring 45 points in the 4 game NEPA Shootout, with a high of 15 in one game.

#33 Guard

Rachel Peachey

Rachel Peachey has played 6 years as a Legend and was team captain. In her career, Rachel has 204 assists (1^st all-time), 402 rebounds (4^th on her team), 145 steals (2^nd on her team), 39 three-pointers (3^rd all-time), and 425 points (3^rd on her team). She led her team in assists 7 times, and scoring once. Rachel won 3 second place trophies and played in an undefeated shootout.

#20 Guard

Paige Dobson

#XX Post

Rosi Tsarnakova

Rosi Tsarnakova play one year as a Legend.

#XX Kaleigh McGarry

Kaleigh McGarry played one year as a Legend.

2017-18

Kaleigh McGarry completed her first year as a Legend and grew into a major contributor at guard. Kaleigh had 50 rebounds and 14 steals to go with 32 points. Her main contributions came in the spring season. She had 11 points and was second on the team with 18 rebounds at the NEPA Flames Shootout. She was second the team in scoring in the Juniata YMCA March Madness, including a career high 7 points in one game.

2017-18

She led the team in assists with 37, had 17 steals and led the team shooting 43% beyond the arc. Had 4 assists in a game twice.

2016-17

Rachel completed her 5^th year as a Legend. She is the team captain. She is a selfless point guard who does whatever it takes to win. She led the team in assists in the fall season (22), and was second on the team in foul shooting percentage. She led the team in scoring and assists in the Lewistown tournament. Scored a game high 10 points.

2015-16 Highlights

Rachel completed her 4^th year as a Legend as was the starting PG. She led the team in assists (49), was second in blocked shots (19), and was second on the team in three pointers. She had 70 rebounds from the PG position. Had steal with 4 seconds to go and made an end-to-end layup at the buzzer to win game at St. Rose.

Paige has played one year as a Legend. She is an exceptional playmaker and a dangerous long range shooter. Paige is very adept and controlling the pace of play at the point guard, enforcing the tempo that best suits her team.

2018-19

Paige played on Blue and White Legends teams in the Fall leagues and several Spring tournaments. In the Fall Summit league (Blue Team) she had 16 points, none bigger than the game winning basket against the Hot Shots 8^th grade team. She had 6 points in the game that clinched the playoff spot. She was an outstanding ball handler and point guard. She had 12 points in the JMC league including 4 in their playoff loss. In the Spring Paige led her team in assists in the Scranton Shootout and the Legendz End of Summer Tournament. She was second on the team in assists during the Spring tournaments.

2017-18

She finished with 72 rebounds (3rd on the team) and 16 blocked shots (2nd on the team), to go with 46 points. She excelled in the spring season, leading the team in scoring and grabbing the second most rebounds in the Lewistown tournament. She also excelled in the Scranton shootout, finishing second on the team in rebounds and blocked shots. Had a career high 13 points vs. Mifflin County.