Paloma John-Baptiste
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Robert Almasin | Prep Soccer Scout
She added some flair when slashing through the defenses with the ball at her feet on bursts of speed. Paloma also had a few close shot attempts on goal. I really like her uptempo pace and the energy she brought to the match. She has great technical skills and a high ceiling. I can’t wait to evaluate her in the upcoming ECNL season.
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Read EvaluationNikolai Littleton | Prep Soccer Scout
John-Baptiste is one of the best overall athletes in her class. Fast, tall, powerful, high jumper that is built to last at the Division 1 level. Her MVLA side is well worth a watch. Best team in the country from top to bottom. She can play anywhere along the front line and will wreak absolute havoc for any opposition defense in and out of possession.
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Read EvaluationNikolai Littleton | Prep Soccer Scout
John-Baptiste scored two goals for her MVLA side in a 4-1 win. Her offensive game is becoming more polished and her athletic gifts have always shined. She seems to thrive in a Left wing roll where she has space and time to dribble into as well as get on the end of through balls.
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Read EvaluationNikolai Littleton | Prep Soccer Scout
Always super dangerous when running in behind from either a wing or central position. She is getting much better at holding the ball up and waiting for play to develop. It’s always fun to watch when she goes at defenders 1 v 1.
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Read EvaluationNikolai Littleton | Prep Soccer Scout
She’s such a powerful young athlete. She scored the opener where she took a great touch inside from the right wing dribbled with the ball for about 15 yards played her superstar teammate
Chloe Keating
Chloe
Keating
5'6" | F
Bishop O'Dowd | 2026
CA
in the right channel. Keating crossed it and John-Baptiste put the ball away emphatically. She is so fast and so strong you don’t see too many freshmen dominate the game physically the way she is doing this season.
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Read EvaluationNikolai Littleton | Prep Soccer Scout
John-Baptiste is a force to be reckoned with. She is so fast and has such a high motor. She is completely fearless in front of goal. She caused an own goal by putting pressure on the Berkeley defenders from a free kick cross on the side of the 18. She can eat up ground in a flash with and without the ball. One of the top athletes for her age group in California.
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Read EvaluationNikolai Littleton | Prep Soccer Scout
PJB has to be the scariest girl to get pressed by in her class. She closes like a freight train and causes so many turnovers. That is exactly how she scored her goal against Bay Area Surf in her teams 2-1 win. She is developing into quite the player. Her technique is improving every week and her game awareness is coming leaps and bounds. Being in the MVLA ecosystem is a perfect fit for this young star.
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