Hope Ziogas from New Rochelle High School and Team Lightning has received a Division I basketball offer from Moorehead State. The sophomore guard also has an offer from Tennessee Southern after impressive AAU performances. Hope's family has a strong basketball legacy, with her sister at Siena and her father a Pace record-holder.
Stella Ziogas, a guard from New Rochelle High School, won the Iron Women’s Award for playing the most minutes in the AAU UA Rise Circuit, averaging over 24 points per game for Team Lightning Melious.
In Game One, Team Lightning Melious defeated IGB 71-63, led by Stella Ziogas's 33 points. Coach Dan Melious praised her leadership, predicting a stellar future in college basketball alongside promising teammates.
In a tense match, Lauren Leon's free throws secured a 60-57 victory for Lightning Melious Rise against Locked 'n Elite. Stella Ziogas excelled with 23 points, while Leon and Salafia contributed 16 and 11 points respectively.
Team Melious Lightning, led by Stella Ziogas and Emily Salafia, defeated FBC Alaska 56-46 in the UA Rise event. Ziogas is heading to Siena, while Salafia has multiple college basketball offers.
Team Lightning Melios rides Sienna commit Stella Ziogas to two wins on Monday at UA Rise Hoosier Heat Girl's hoops tournament.
Stella Ziogas scored 33 points, leading Team Lightning Melious to victory against Team Miller in AAU action. She also recorded eight rebounds, 10 assists, six steals, and two blocks. Overall, strong performance by the team.
Stella Ziogas scored 19 points and Lauren Leon added 15, leading Team Lightning Melious to victory at the Gym Rat Challenge. Also. the team showcases strong defensive contributions from Maria Ribeiro and Zoey Henry.
Stella Ziogas led Team Lightning Melious to victory over Lady Attack Elite in the Beast of the East AAU tournament, scoring 43 points with 10 rebounds, while Giada Celeste added 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Team Lightning Melious, led by Stella Ziogas' 19 points, defeated the Corpus Christi Aces at UA Rise's The Clash. The team ended the weekend with a strong 4-1 record, showcasing talent from rising prospects.
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