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The 5'9" slugger out of Lincoln-Way East in Illinois issued a statement late Monday afternoon that has garnered 467 likes on X... " I have continually prayed and worked for this moment to come, now God has answered me with the opportunity to compete at the University of Notre Dame!  Thank you to Coach Kris, who could have selected anyone to play for her program, but has enough confidence in me to represent her and this wonderful institution following graduation from high school. It will be my honor to compete for her at the university in an effort to continue the legacy of success that my predecessors have stoically laid out for me. I am also grateful to the dedicated staff of Coach Boo, Coach Jamie, Coach Pooch, and Coach Mo who made our recent visit together exceed the elevated expectations. You truly welcomed me into this life changing experience. Along the way so many people helped me develop. I want to recognize my current and past teammates, the Bandits Organization...

A multi-sport athlete (volleyball and basketball) and standing at 5'3", Bridget averaged 9.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.9 steals per game for the Eagles as a junior last season. She is committed to Earlham College for basketball...  What is your favorite movie? Bridget: " My favorite movie is Insurgent. It is the second movie in the Divergent trilogy. " What is your favorite food? Bridget: " My favorite food is cheese! It goes with so many dishes and can be used in many ways. " What was your proudest moment as a prep athlete to this point? Bridget: " My proudest moment was starting varsity as a freshman and the announcer calling out my name in front of the home crowd! " Do you have any specific goals you'd like to accomplish between now and this time next year? Bridget: " One of my goals is to take the basketball team farther through sectionals than it has in previous years. " Where do you foresee yourself in five years...

Center Grove was ranked #2 in the state last season and just graduated D1 stars Rachel Wirts  and Audrey Annee . There is still no shortage of talent on the roster that remains, including Lilly Bischoff , MacKenzie Pierce ,  Ava Grant , and Munster transfer Gracyn Gilliard . A 5’5” guard, Lilly is looking to make a dent on varsity for the first time, and she is up to the challenge. Harrier also has ties in my region of Northwest Indiana, as she took a visit at Purdue Northwest back in February, where her grandfather played… What is your favorite movie? Lilly: " I love watching scary movies and my favorites are all of The Conjuring movies! " What is your favorite food? Lilly: " My favorite food is Wingstop. " Who is your favorite athlete? Lilly: " My favorite athlete is Luka Doncic because he's one of my favorite shooters and has crazy passes! " What was your proudest moment as a basketball player to this point? Lilly: " My proudest moment was winn...

- A 5'6" senior guard at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois. - A native of Jerseyville, Illinois, just north of St. Louis. - Holds career averages of 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game heading into her senior campaign. - Clare to this point as scored 1185 collegiate points along with 91 career three-pointers. - Busted out in a big way during her junior season by averaging 17.7 points per game and leading the Bearcats to 20 wins in 2023-24. - Scored 25 points and made all 13 of her free throws in a 90-84 win at Illinois-Springfield on Dec. 7. - Added 25 more points along with four assists and three rebounds against Missouri S&T on Jan. 27. - Was named D2CCA (Division II Conference Commissioners Association) All- Midwest Region Second Team for her efforts during her junior season. - As a sophomore, scored a career-high 29 points in an 86-79 win at Missouri-St. Louis on Feb. 25, 2023. - Paced McKendree with 20 points and five steals during a contest at...