New Year’s Classic Recap: High-Level Competition and Standout Performances

ByMichael Rodriguez Reading Time: 2 minutes

The 2025 New Year’s Classic showcased top girls basketball teams from across Florida and beyond, delivering two days of thrilling matchups, spirited rivalries, and breakout performances. After an intense slate of games, the following players earned spots on the All-Tournament Teams for each court. Congratulations to every athlete who competed!

Court 1 All-Tournament Team

  • MVP: Lena Girardi (Grandview Prep)
  • Jayla Forbes (Montverde Academy)
  • Audrey Beyer (Tocoi Creek)
  • Alana Pinnock (Somerset Canyons)
  • Saniyah Hall (Montverde Academy)
  • Riley Stoker (Somerset Prep NL)
  • Hallie Crane (Batavia, IL)
  • Agot Makeer (Montverde Academy)
  • Jasleen Green (American Heritage)
  • Presley Norman (Bolles)
  • Jim’Miyah Branton (SLAM! Miami)
  • Abby Knauff (Bolles)
  • Kamie Ellis (Miami Country Day)
  • Stephanie Vega (Doral Academy)
  • Taniyah Davis (American Heritage)
  • Bailey Breen (Montverde Academy)
  • Jaelynn Housey (Nova)
  • DJ Myers (Doral Academy)
  • Taylor Bolton (Marian Catholic, IL)
  • Abby Price (Grandview Prep)

Court 2 All-Tournament Team

  • Sofi Miller (The First Academy)
  • Ellie McKinney (Cypress Bay)
  • Taryn Wakefield (Calvary Christian)
  • Emma Esparza (Palmer Trinity)
  • Nethania Noel-Jeune (Coral Springs)
  • Jayden Presser (American Heritage Delray)
  • Ayonna Lewis (South Broward)
  • Casey O’Connell (Canterbury)
  • Essence Gibbs (Keys Gate)
  • Ariana Irizarry (Coral Springs Charter)
  • Maria De Gracia (Miami Christian)
  • Karolina Ramirez (Martin County)
  • Jadore Hayes (North Miami)
  • Katelyn Pire (Martin County)
  • Bianca Hall (The First Academy)
  • Becca Witt (Martin County)
  • Madison Ojeda (Pembroke Pines Charter)
  • Kaeley Ciceron (Palm Bay Heritage)

Looking Ahead
The competition and talent on display at this year’s New Year’s Classic set the tone for what promises to be an exciting season. Stay tuned to SUTS Report for more coverage of Florida’s premier basketball events, team rankings, and in-depth scouting insights. Congratulations again to all the All-Tournament Team honorees!