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Keep this list: Ranking the top 70 high school seniors in Shore Conference girls basketball

It's a new year and in the Shore Conference it's been the seniors who've been leading the way to where good basketball is seen.

From NC State commit Devyn Quigley averaging over 30 points, to Penn commit Katie Collins grabbing boards and owning the pant, the upperclassmen are looking sharp. Christmas tournaments, showcases, and invitationals have gone by and enough time has gone by to rank the senior class. Statistics are through Jan. 2.

Here are the top 20 seniors at the Shore, ranked; then 50 more other standouts are listed alphabetically.

Manchester Devyn Quigley drives to the basket. Manchester Girls Basketball defeats Middletown South in 2023 WOBM Christmas Tournament opening round in Toms 
River on December 26, 2023.
Manchester Devyn Quigley drives to the basket. Manchester Girls Basketball defeats Middletown South in 2023 WOBM Christmas Tournament opening round in Toms River on December 26, 2023.

1. Devin Quigley, Manchester

Averaged 33.2 points through the first five games and has been leading her team to a 4-1 record. The NC State commit has been scoring on all three levels and also averaging just over four steals so far this season. She finished last season also averaging over 30 points and first team All-Shore. This year she’s chasing the all-time Shore Conference scoring record.

Trinity Hall Nina Emnace drive against Rumson Ella Mason and shoots. Trinity Hall Girls Basketball edges out Rumson-Fair Haven in Ocean Township on January 30, 2023.
Trinity Hall Nina Emnace drive against Rumson Ella Mason and shoots. Trinity Hall Girls Basketball edges out Rumson-Fair Haven in Ocean Township on January 30, 2023.

2. Nina Emnace, Trinity Hall

She’s scored 14 points a night through the first five games, she's also been the teams best passer with just over two assists a game. The Harvard commit was already an 1,000-point scorer going into the season.

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Manasquan Katie Collins goes up with shot as RBC Daniela Maletsky and Addy Nyeemchek closely cover her. Red Bank Catholic Girls Basketball vs Manasquan in Shore Conference Semifinal game in Toms River NJ on February 15, 2023.
Manasquan Katie Collins goes up with shot as RBC Daniela Maletsky and Addy Nyeemchek closely cover her. Red Bank Catholic Girls Basketball vs Manasquan in Shore Conference Semifinal game in Toms River NJ on February 15, 2023.

3. Katie Collins, Manasquan

Penn commit is leading her team in rebounds, she averaged 6.5 boards and 12 points through eight games as their best big. A highlight so far is her double-double performance in a win over Mill Creek (GA) two days after Christmas.

Manasquan Hope Masonius goes up with first half shot. Red Bank Catholic Girls Basketball vs Manasquan in Shore Conference Semifinal game in Toms River NJ on February 15, 2023.
Manasquan Hope Masonius goes up with first half shot. Red Bank Catholic Girls Basketball vs Manasquan in Shore Conference Semifinal game in Toms River NJ on February 15, 2023.

4. Hope Masonius, Manasquan

The Bucknell commit is second in scoring for Manasquan, but it’s her defense that’s been the most impressive. She has averaged 1.7 steals and 5.7 rebounds through their first eight games of the season.

Holmdel’s #3 Allison Cannon drives to the hoop. Marlboro vs Holmdel girls basketball at St. Mary’s. 
Middletown, NJ
Friday, December 15, 2023
Holmdel’s #3 Allison Cannon drives to the hoop. Marlboro vs Holmdel girls basketball at St. Mary’s. Middletown, NJ Friday, December 15, 2023

5. Allison Cannon, Holmdel

Averaging 16.8 points and 5.6 steals a game for the Hornets and has been on a mission. Their fast pace style of play has proven to amp up the numbers for the NJIT commit.

SJV Julia Karpell drives through traffic to shoot. St. John Vianney Girls basketball fefeats Red Bank Catholic 58-52 in Shore Conference Final in West Long Branch on February 19, 2023
SJV Julia Karpell drives through traffic to shoot. St. John Vianney Girls basketball fefeats Red Bank Catholic 58-52 in Shore Conference Final in West Long Branch on February 19, 2023

6. Julia Karpell, St. John Vianney

Fairfield commit that’s been making solid contributions for SJV throughout the first leg of the season. Through the first seven games she averaged 4.8 points and 2.1 assists a game against some of the toughest competition girls high school basketball has.

Wall Shayne Eldridge drives to the basket. Red Bank Regional Girls Basketball defeats Wall 54-51 in WOBM Christmas Classic Cervino Final on December 30, 2023 in Toms River NJ.
Wall Shayne Eldridge drives to the basket. Red Bank Regional Girls Basketball defeats Wall 54-51 in WOBM Christmas Classic Cervino Final on December 30, 2023 in Toms River NJ.

7. Shayne Eldridge, Wall

The Caldwell commit and sharpshooter has been automatic from deep with 12 three-pointers made through the first six games. She’s averaged 18.5 points and 5.1 steals a game.

Ocean Eli Clark drives for a first half basket. Ocean Twp. Girls Basketball defeats Freehold Township in Blue Devil Holiday Invitational in West Long Branch on December 28, 2023.
Ocean Eli Clark drives for a first half basket. Ocean Twp. Girls Basketball defeats Freehold Township in Blue Devil Holiday Invitational in West Long Branch on December 28, 2023.

8. Eli Clark, Ocean Township

The Le Moyne commit is the main facilitator for the Spartans averaging 6.1 assists through the first six games. Although her little sister is the leading scorer, Eli is second on the team with 12.8 points a game.

Donovan's Gabriella Ross tries to steal a rebound from North's Megan Sias. Donovan Catholic Girls Basketball vs Toms River North in Toms River, NJ on February 23, 2021.
Donovan's Gabriella Ross tries to steal a rebound from North's Megan Sias. Donovan Catholic Girls Basketball vs Toms River North in Toms River, NJ on February 23, 2021.

9. Megan Sias, Toms River North

The Stonehill commit is the leading scorer for TRN and is in the top three in rebounding, averaging 6.5 boards through the four games she’s played. When healthy in the rotation, she’s able to change the dynamic of games.

10. McKenna Karlson, Manasquan

The UNH commit plays multiple spots on the floor and has been solid all around. She leads the team in steals with 1.8 a game and has been a good role player that’s led Manasquan to be 7-1.

Rumson Ella Mason drives to the basket. Rumson-Fair Haven Girls basketball vs Point Pleasant Borough in 2023 WOBM Christmas Tournament opening round in Toms River on December 26, 2023.
Rumson Ella Mason drives to the basket. Rumson-Fair Haven Girls basketball vs Point Pleasant Borough in 2023 WOBM Christmas Tournament opening round in Toms River on December 26, 2023.

11. Ella Mason, Rumson-Fair Haven

The senior averaged 10 points a game while also leading her team in assists with averaging 2.5 through the first six games. A natural athlete that has proven to be the leader for the Bulldog; also plays soccer and flag football.

St. Rose's Tanaiyah Decker eyes the basket
St. Rose's Tanaiyah Decker eyes the basket

12. Tanaiyah Decker, St. Rose

Leading the team in made three-pointers, averaging just under two made long range shots a game. She had a 21 points game over Freehold Borough in December.

Red Bank Josie Munson and Camryn Gardner chase down a loose ball in first half action. Rumson-Fair Haven Girls basketball edges out out Red Bank Regional 44-36 on January 3, 2023 in Red Bank NJ.
Red Bank Josie Munson and Camryn Gardner chase down a loose ball in first half action. Rumson-Fair Haven Girls basketball edges out out Red Bank Regional 44-36 on January 3, 2023 in Red Bank NJ.

13. Camryn Gardner, Red Bank Regional

The leading big for the Bucs that has averaged 12 points and seven rebounds through the four games she’s played. When fully healthy, she causes problems for teams on both sides of the floor.

Rumson Raquel Guidetti tries to keep hold of ball as Pt. Bro Emily Marinelli tries to steal it. Rumson-Fair Haven Girls basketball vs Point Pleasant Borough in 2023 WOBM Christmas Tournament opening round in Toms 
River on December 26, 2023.
Rumson Raquel Guidetti tries to keep hold of ball as Pt. Bro Emily Marinelli tries to steal it. Rumson-Fair Haven Girls basketball vs Point Pleasant Borough in 2023 WOBM Christmas Tournament opening round in Toms River on December 26, 2023.

14. Raquel Guidetti, Rumson-Fair Haven

Leading scorer for the Bulldogs and averaged just above 10 points a game. Also has shown to be a good passer, she’s second on the team in dimes, averaging two assists a game. Guidetti announced this week that she'll be attending Catholic University.

15. Siohbhan Stapleton, Trinity Hall

A Tufts commit that’s dominant on the boards with 5.4 boards a night through the first seven games. As a forward, she’s also averaging just under two assists a game.

16. Yana Shupak, Toms River East

The University of Northern British Columbia commit is the leading scorer and passer on the team averaging 12.1 points and 3.4 assists through their first seven games. She also led the team in steals with 2.7 a game and has done it all for the Raiders.

Colts Neck Julianna Kowaleski console each other as Coach Anthony Iachello tells them how proud he is for their historic season. Colts Neck softball falls to  Livingston 10-6 in Tournament of Champions play-in game at Seton Hall University on June 19, 2021.
Colts Neck Julianna Kowaleski console each other as Coach Anthony Iachello tells them how proud he is for their historic season. Colts Neck softball falls to Livingston 10-6 in Tournament of Champions play-in game at Seton Hall University on June 19, 2021.

17. Julianna Kowaleski, Colts Neck

Leading scorer averaged just over 12 points a game for the Cougars and has been averaging just over three deep balls a game. She has been a big leadership piece from the Cougars through the first five games.

Ocean Gamila Betton shoots as Freehold Madison Sciarrino tries to block her. Ocean Twp. Girls Basketball defeats Freehold Township in Blue Devil Holiday Invitational in West Long Branch on December 28, 2023.
Ocean Gamila Betton shoots as Freehold Madison Sciarrino tries to block her. Ocean Twp. Girls Basketball defeats Freehold Township in Blue Devil Holiday Invitational in West Long Branch on December 28, 2023.

18. Gamila Betton, Ocean Township

Adelphi University commit that has been one of the Spartans most reliable bigs. She averaged just over 10 points a game and four rebounds through the first six games.

19. Skylar Soltis, Southern

She’s averaging a double-double with 11.8 points and 13 rebounds a game for the Rams. A reliable big who’s also leading the team in blocks, averaging just over three rejections through the first six games.

Wall Emily Tvrdik goes up with a first half shot. Red Bank Regional Girls Basketball defeats Wall 54-51 in WOBM Christmas Classic Cervino Final on December 30, 2023 in Toms River NJ.
Wall Emily Tvrdik goes up with a first half shot. Red Bank Regional Girls Basketball defeats Wall 54-51 in WOBM Christmas Classic Cervino Final on December 30, 2023 in Toms River NJ.

20. Emily Tvrdik, Wall

She leads the team in assists and averaged 3.5 dimes the first seven games and is averaging 10.8 points a night.

Class of 2024 Watch List

Jineen Ayyash, Ocean

Gabriella Bambo, Howell

Emme Beck, Southern

Julia Biasi, Monmouth

Shannon Briles, Toms River East

Cassidy Brown, Middletown South

Danika Borza, Keyport

Savannah Butz, Colts Neck

Aileen Carr, Wall

Alexis Caruso, Brick Memorial

Kasey Chonko, Monmouth

Brianna Daly, Raritan

Jamie DeCicco, Holmdel

Makenzie Denzler, Henry Hudson

Beth Doderer, Central Regional

Breannis Duran, Manalapan

Kaleigh Fitzgibbons, Toms River East

Giana Germano, Barnegat

Olivia Grades, Monmouth

Kiley Groschel, Brick Township

Molly Haborstrah, Freehold Township

Kayla Herzer, Brick Memorial

Ella Inacio, Red Bank Catholic

Jocelyn Jackson, Neptune

Ciara Johnson, Keansburg

Kaliana Kearney, Toms River South

Lindsey Kelly, Southern

Shannon Kenny, Henry Hudson

Maggie Kerr, St. Rose

Julianna Kowaleski, Colts Neck

Charlie Lapinski, Manasquan

Nikolette Lebright, Toms River East

Makenna Leszczynski, Central Regional

Gianna Livio, Brick Memorial

Brooke Lombardo, Colts Neck

Carolyn Lundy, St. John Vianney

Erin Mayerhofer, Middletown South

Sydney Murphy, Toms River East

Bianca Quintero, Brick Memorial

Brielle Romano, Southern

Antonette Russo, Shore

Brooke Schmidt, Lacey

Taylor Shearer, Henry Hudson

Zionna Short, Manchester Township

Conley Smolokoff, Shore

Taylor Suckey, Wall

Mia Troese, Monmouth

Neveah Tucker, Keansburg

Shaylyn Walsh, Keyport

Meaghan Weatherstone, Toms River South

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Shore NJ girls basketball top high school seniors recruits ranked