THE STARTING FIVE: PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Katie Reiner, Becton, So.
The sophomore, who leads the team in scoring, finished with 28 points, five rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals in a win over Wood-Ridge, recorded 30 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks in a win over Cliffside Park, then added 32 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals in a win over Wallington. In a win against Lyndhurst she totaled 21 points, four rebounds and two assists as Becton won its fourth-straight game.
Lena Most, Dwight-Englewood, Fr.
The freshman recorded 11 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in a win over Palisades Park, then totaled 20 points, three steals, two rebounds and two assists in a win over West Milford. In a loss to Northern Highlands she finished with 21 points, six steals and three rebounds, and in a win over Leonia she contributed 10 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals. She then posted 18 points, six steals, three rebounds and two assists in a win over Park Ridge.
Megan Gentile, Lodi Immaculate, Sr.
Gentile finished with 15 points and four rebounds in a win over Fort Lee, scored a season-high 27 points in an overtime loss against Saddle River Day, then finished with 17 points in a win over Paramus Catholic.
Ella Marchesani, Saddle Brook, Sr.
The senior recorded a season-high 38 points in a win over Elmwood Park, then totaled 17 points in a win against Manchester Regional as Saddle Brook won its third-straight game.
Amaya Carruthers, New Milford, Jr.
The junior finished with 20 points in a win over Leonia, then recorded 10 points in a win over Ridgefield as New Milford won its fourth-straight game. She then posted 19 points in a loss to Emerson Boro.
Lauren Knego covers girls basketball and may be reached at lknego@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @laurenknego.
