Calista Monroe and Harper Lewis Headline MVP Performances at Hype Her Hoops Summer Jam in Anaheim

Hype Her Hoops Summer Jam Recap

June 13-14, 2026 | Anaheim, California

The Hype Her Hoops Summer Jam brought together a strong field of girls basketball programs for a competitive weekend in Anaheim. From the high school divisions down through the youth brackets, players stepped up with championship performances and standout production.

The event was headlined by 17U MVP Calista Monroe of Cal Storm 16U EYBL and 8th Grade MVP Harper Lewis of Why Not Premier Jr EYBL 13U, two of the top performers from the weekend.

Recap provided by Scope Scouting

17U

Championship Result

Cal Storm 16U EYBL 15, Cal Storm Team Taurasi 0

MVP

Calista Monroe (Cal Storm 16U EYBL) — 11.5 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 2.0 APG, 3.0 SPG

Monroe is a steady guard with a mature feel for how to control possessions. She handles pressure, creates space off the dribble, and consistently sees the floor as a passer. Her value shows on both ends with rebounding, ball pressure, and the ability to turn defensive plays into offense.

All-Tournament Team

Aujanae Mays (West Coast Reign 17U) — 9.0 PPG, 1.7 RPG

Claudia Fisher (Cal Storm 16U EYBL) — 10.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, 2.0 SPG

Dati Sanchez (Lady Nighthawks) — 8.7 PPG, 4.0 RPG

Isabella Bazlewicz (Cal Storm 16U EYBL) — 10.5 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.0 APG

Jayden Witten (Cal Sparks South Black 17U) — 19.3 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 2.8 3PM

Makenzie Walker (NuBreed Sports) — 11.8 PPG, 3.3 3PM

McKenna Ireland (Cal Storm Team Taurasi) — 14.3 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.3 SPG

Monika Diaz (Cal Storm Team Taurasi) — 18.8 PPG, 2.8 APG, 4.5 3PM

Taniya Paul (Cal Storm Team Taurasi) — 9.5 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2.3 APG, 3.5 SPG


16U

Championship Result

Cal Storm 15U National 42, West Coast Reign 16U 38

MVP

Kamani Coleman (Cal Storm 15U National) — 9.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, 2.0 SPG

Coleman is a strong downhill guard who plays through contact and makes good decisions when the defense collapses. She gets to her left hand, uses a reliable mid-range floater, and keeps her head up to find teammates when the shot is not there. Defensively, her anticipation and activity create extra possessions.

All-Tournament Team

Daniella Lee (West Coast Reign) — 9.3 PPG, 2.0 SPG, 1.3 3PM

Makena Glynn (HMB Cougars) — 7.3 PPG, 2.0 RPG

Rebecca Wang (GameSpeed Academy) — 9.3 PPG, 2.8 3PM

Sophia Mays (Cal Storm 15U National) — 7.3 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 3.5 SPG, 1.0 BPG


15U

Championship Result

GameSpeed Academy 53, West Coast Reign 20

MVP

Layla Malcolm (GameSpeed Academy) — 13.8 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 2.3 APG, 1.5 SPG

Playing up in the 15U division, Malcom showed maturity, strength, and a physical presence beyond her age. She scored through contact, rebounded well, ran the floor in transition, and gave GameSpeed a steady interior option while still showing guard skill. Her footwork, poise, and team-first approach stood out all weekend.

All-Tournament Team

Erin Danbara (Prodigy) — 13.8 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 2.0 3PM

Irene Rios (Corcoran Panthers) — 12.3 PPG, 3.0 3PM

Marissa Huang (GameSpeed Academy) — 10.3 PPG, 2.5 APG, 3.5 SPG

Shayne Lopez (West Coast Reign) — 16.4 PPG, 3.6 SPG, 3.4 3PM


8th Grade

Championship Result

Why Not Premier Jr EYBL 13U 57, MXB 13U Gold 18

MVP

Harper Lewis (Why Not Premier Jr EYBL 13U) — 12.6 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.2 BPG

Lewis has rare size for her age and uses it well without forcing the game. She controls space around the painted area, finishes efficiently, rebounds in traffic, and consistently changes shots on the defensive end. Her length, timing, and production made her one of the most impactful players in the 8th Grade division.

All-Tournament Team

Alice Lee (Why Not Premier Jr EYBL 13U) — 7.8 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.0 SPG

Bailey Seaton (Why Not Premier Jr EYBL 13U) — 12.0 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 4.2 APG, 3.6 SPG

Brielle Cordon (Phoenix Elite 7/8) — 10.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 1.8 APG

Emma Cho (LA Sky 14U Blue) — 17.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 2.5 SPG, 2.5 3PM

Gracyn Rowe (Team Legacy) — 9.8 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2.5 SPG

Gwen Devericks (MXB 13U Gold) — 13.4 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.8 SPG

Kaylin Minor-Muhammad (Why Not Premier Jr EYBL 13U) — 11.6 PPG, 5.6 APG, 4.2 SPG

Lily Gonzales (MXB 13U Gold) — 10.8 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.2 SPG, 1.6 BPG

Reiko Richards (LA Sky 14U Blue) — 13.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 3.0 APG, 4.5 SPG


7th Grade Gold

Championship Result

Cal Storm 50, West Coast Reign 31

MVP

Aexcele Makaila Lorbes (Cal Storm) — 12.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG

All-Tournament Team

Eliana Sama (FCA) — 6.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG

Eliza Delgadillo (Cal Storm) — 11.8 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 4.3 APG, 2.0 SPG

Je’la San Agustin Jumpp (Desert Dream, AZ) — 11.4 PPG, 1.8 APG, 1.9 SPG

Jordyn James (West Coast Reign) — 11.8 PPG, 1.3 3PM


7th Grade Silver/Bronze

Championship Result

Sports Academy Swish 36, MXB Silver 31

MVP

Lineni Taumoefolau (Sports Academy Swish) — 13.0 PPG, 8.4 RPG

All-Tournament Team

Aiden Cobb-Williams (She Got Game) — 12.0 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 2.3 SPG

Elizabeth Villaran (OC Rhythm Pink) — 10.0 PPG, 2.0 APG, 2.5 SPG, 2.0 3PM

Mary Jane Solis (MXB Silver) — 11.4 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 2.8 SPG

Taylor Rho (Wer1) — 10.3 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 4.0 SPG


6th Grade Gold/Silver

Championship Result

Desert Dream 2032 (AZ) 49, NW Storm Pink (WA) 47

MVP

Aracily James (Desert Dream 2032, AZ) — 8.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.2 APG, 1.8 SPG

All-Tournament Team

Aliana Iszard (Thunder and Lightning) — 12 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.75 APG

McKinley Hall (Local Hoops, WA) — 6.5 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 2.3 SPG

Rosalie Ponce (Sports Academy Swish) — 9.8 PPG, 6.0 RPG

Taytem McNeal (NW Storm Pink, WA) — 7.6 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3.4 APG, 3.8 SPG


6th Grade Bronze

Championship Result

OC Rhythm Blue 44, Phoenix Elite (AZ) 23

MVP

Bailey Shin (OC Rhythm Blue) — 10.3 PPG, 2.5 SPG, 2.0 3PM

All-Tournament Team

Eva Paunkov (Why Not Premier) — 9.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.3 SPG

Magnolia Huffman (Northern Colorado Intensity, CO) — 5.5 PPG, 6.8 RPG

Mia Melgoza (Phoenix Elite, AZ) — 11.3 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.5 APG, 5.3 SPG

Rose Parsa (Ladera Premier Blue) — 11.8 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 4.5 SPG


5th Grade Gold/Silver

Championship Result

Local Hoops (WA) 29, Young Dons 24

MVP

Zoey Shu (Local Hoops, WA) — 10.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 4.5 SPG

All-Tournament Team

Alyna Suh (Young Dons) — 15.3 PPG, 5.5 SPG, 2.3 3PM

Laiah Anderson (RJH 5th) — 9.5 PPG, 2.0 RPG

Natalia Figueroa (LA Sky 5th) — 7.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.0 SPG

Priya McGown (West Coast Reign) — 8.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG


4th/5th Grade Bronze

Championship Result

1 Above All 4th 41, RJH 27

MVP

Suri Sarai Douglas (1 Above All 4th) — 15.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 3.0 SPG, 2.4 3PM

All-Tournament Team

Blue Mejia (RJH) — 7.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 2.0 SPG

Cleo Criqui (Newport Waves) — 4.8 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.3 SPG

Emory Andresen (NW Storm 5th, WA) — 3.8 PPG, 1.5 RPG

Jayleen Williams (1 Above All 4th) — 7.2 PPG, 3.6 RPG

Final Thoughts

The Hype Her Hoops Summer Jam delivered strong performances across every age group, with Calista Monroe and Harper Lewis headlining the weekend as MVPs in the 17U and 8th Grade divisions. From Cal Storm’s success in the high school brackets to Why Not Premier’s dominant 8th Grade championship run, the event showcased the depth of girls basketball talent in Anaheim.

Across the youth divisions, players such as Aexcele Makaila Lorbes, Lineni Taumoefolau, Aracily James, Bailey Shin, Zoey Shu and Suri Sarai Douglas also made major impacts, helping lead their teams through competitive championship brackets.