First Team Girls Basketball All-Stars 2007-08
Sophomore, 5-11, Guard, Butler
By the Numbers■ Points: 15.3■ Rebounds: 6.8■ Assists: 3.0■ Steals: 3.0
Notable■ Reached double figures in 22 of 26 games■ Led the Tornado to the Section 3-AAAA crown as well as WPIAL and PIAA playoffberths
Comment■ “Olivia was our only returning starter and she understood her role was going to change. She became more of a scorer and a leader as a sophomore.”— coach Dorothea Epps
Junior, 5-11, Forward, Karns City<b>By the Numbers</b>■ Points: 13.9■ Rebounds: 7.4■ Steals: 2.5<b>Notable</b>■ Shot 45.4 percent from the floor; 72.5 percent from the freethrow line■ Keyed the Gremlins’ District 9 Class AA title run and was a KSAC second-teamer<b>Comment</b>■ “She caught her groove in the second half and was more comfortable. She kept working at it. The game slowed down for her and her rebounding picked up.” — coach Dave Kerschbaumer
Junior, 6-1, Guard/Forward, Mars<b>By the Numbers</b>■ Points: 17.7■ Rebounds: 10.4■ Steals: 2.4■ FT Pct.: 78.0<b>Notable</b>■ Hit double figures in scoring in all 24 of the Planets’ games■ Was a first-team ButlerEagle All-Star pick last year■ Helped Mars qualify for the WPIAL playoffs<b>Comment</b>■ “Lily was on the court almost every minute of the season. She was the safety valve for the other girls on the team.”— coach Tony Howard
Senior, 5-4, Guard, Karns City<b>By the Numbers</b>■ Points: 15.1■ Assists: 4.6■ Steals: 4.5■ 3-pointers: 40<b>Notable</b>■ Was a first-team choice last year, a second-teamer as a sophomore. Named to KSAC first team■ Led the team in categories above and finished as the program’s fifth-leading scorer<b>Comment</b>■ “She’s the ultimate point guard. She’s a leader and helped the younger girls out.” — coach Dave Kerschbaumer
Sophomore, 5-11, Guard, Slippery Rock<b>By the Numbers</b>■ Points: 14.7■ Rebounds: 5.0■ Assists: 4.0■ Steals: 4.0<b>Notable</b>■ Was a third-team selection as a freshman■ Also contributed 1.5 blocks per game and totaled 23 3-pointers<b>Comment</b>■ “Throughout the season, Karly improved and developed into a floor leader. Her drive to win stood out as we came together as a team.” — coachAdrienne Orris
Senior, 5-4, Guard, Union<b>By the Numbers</b>■ Points: 14.0■ Rebounds: 6.6■ Steals: 2.7<b>Notable</b>■ Helped lead a young Damsels squad to the KSAC championship game■ Shot 63 percent from the free-throw line■ Named to the KSAC All-Star first team<b>Comment</b>■ “Torri put us on her shoulders and carried us. I’m real proud of her.” — coach JoshMeeker
