Jul 30, 2010, 3:33 pmSt. Mary’s University College Women’s Basketball
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Aug/2010
Randy Peron Women’s Basketball Coach Welcomes Talented Freshmen for
2010-11 Season
With an emphasis on improving on his team’s overall skill, size, speed and competitiveness Head Basketball Coach Randy Peron is pleased to announce the upcoming college season freshman class for his ST. Marys Lightning Ladies Basketball Team. “Overall this has been my best recruitment class since I have been the head coach at St. Marys. With a focus of having a competitive team for ACAC league play in 2012 I have been able to have several student athletes that are bigger, very skilled, quick and competitive who have a passion to compete in the highest level of basketball along with continuing their education at St. Marys”.
Emma Hesse- Henry Wise Wood 4A High School Calgary
Emma has been playing basketball for 9 years, since 2001. She was a starting shooting guard on the junior girl’s varsity team in 2007, and has been a starting guard two years in a row for the Senior Varsity team at Henry Wise Wood, coached by John Atto.
Emma has played with a variety of club programs in the city throughout the past 4 years finishing off her club season with Coach Peron’s Red Jacket Premier Girls Team.
Emma averaged 10-18 points per game, approximately 12 or more assists, and 5 combined offensive and defensive rebounds
Lindsay MacWilliam-Henry Wise Wood 4A High School Calgary
Lindsay who enjoys playing inside had a very successful senior year this past season at Wise Wood. Lindsay was named to the all star teams in a few high school tournaments this past season playing against the bigger players from the opposition. A strong rebounder who outlets the ball quickly so her team could run transition quickly.
Hayley Sawchuk-E.P. Scarlett 4A High School Calgary
Hayley Sawchuk a tall forward from E.P. Scarlett was Red Jackets most improved player this spring season. Hayley worked very hard during the club season and her improvement was very high. At 5’11 and an even longer wing span Hayley used her height to her advantage shot blocking and rebounding at both ends of the court. She has come along way after not playing high school ball in her grade 12 year. Hayley averaged 7 rebounds a game, 2 blocked shots per game along with improved shooting % this Red Jacket season.
Kristen MacKasey-Bishop Carroll 4A High School Calgary
Another Tall player Kristen made a big impression for Coach Peron while he attended to her regular season game this past year. “Her soft touch from outside the key along with a skill to get rebounds really impressed me. Under pressure Kristen is very composed and made very good decisions while pressure was placed on her”. Another tall player will add to the already improved big front court for the Lightning this upcoming season.
Megan Rainford-St. Michaels 3A High School Pincher Creek
Playing for Coach Peron during the Shooting Stars Showcase All Star Game Meagan did many good things to convince Coach Peron she was worth speaking to with respect to coming to St. Marys this fall.
“Megan was named a first team all-star with the Chinook Basketball League and has been a team captain for her grade 11 and 12 seasons. Megan was a key component in the Dragons perfect league record 14-0, south zone championship and bronze medal finish in provincials in the 2009 / 2010 basketball season. Meagan averaged 8 pts per game along with 3 steals, 3 assists and 4 rebounds per game this past season. Meagan loves to run and gun as that will be a key strength that the Lightning will take advantage of this upcoming season”.
Breanne Fule-Strathmore 3A High School Strathmore
After taking a year off to decide the degree she would like to take Breanne choose St. Marys to continue her education along with playing college ball for Coach Peron. “Breanne played for my Red Jacket Club Team this past spring-summer and everyday her skill level improved to where she was after she graduated from Strathmore. Breanne is a 5’9” shooting guard who can also bring up the ball. Breanne is an aggressive ball player who goes to the basket well and has a nice outside shot. In her grade 12 year, she finished as the top scorer for Strathmore High with 507 points, averaging 15 points/game. She also had seven games where she scored over 20 points, with a season high of 33 points in one game. In addition, Breanne was tied in assists throughout the season and was the best free throw shooter with the most shots taken and highest percentage made at 71%. Breanne was chosen as a tournament All-Star at four of her tournaments in her grade 12 year and was also named the MVP at her final home tournament. She captained her team to a silver medal finish at the 4A South Central Zone Championships that same year, to wrap up her high school career.
Breanne also played in the South Central Zone 3A/4A All-Star game.
Rachel Johnson- Bishop O’Byrne 4A High School Calgary
Rachel Johnson comes from Calgary Bishop O’Byrne High School. She not only played for the high school team but also played on the school rugby team showing her passion in playing a physical contact sport. Her head high school coach had these words of praise “Rachel was 1 of my best players this season. She was my best forward and rebounder along with having a great work ethic. Her jump shot improved greatly over the season and competes against bigger players and does very well”. Rachel was also the school’s female athlete of the year.
Alysa Caron- Bishop Grandin 4A High School Calgary
Alysa who came to the St. Mary’s ID Camp this past spring was notice right away due to her guard skills from passing, running transition to shooting from the outside. Alysa a point guard sees the court very well and looks to push the ball up on transition right away. A very good shooter from the outside Alysa’s passing skills is also of the high level. A player who enjoys playing tough defense looking for steals with her strong anticipation skills when she is off the ball defending.
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