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Last Monday, as we celebrated Martin Luther King’s legacy we were treated to an intriguing PIL/Metro League match-up in that of the Jefferson Democrats and the Jesuit Crusaders. Coaches Andre Lawrence and Jason Lowery are two former college basketball players…
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Continue ReadingLast Monday, as we celebrated Martin Luther King’s legacy we were treated to an intriguing PIL/Metro League match-up in that of the Jefferson Democrats and the Jesuit Crusaders. Coaches Andre Lawrence and Jason Lowery are two former college basketball players (OIT and Pomona-Pitzer respectively) whom years later decided to give back to their respective alma maters in the gift that keeps on giving – coaching. In an exciting battle between two clubs from two different communities and sides of town, we were treated to a game that had lots of eclectic talent and representation.
Avery Edwards Avery Edwards 5'10" | SG Jesuit | 2023 State OR 2023 5’9” SG Jesuit HS – the sharpshooter had yet another outstanding performance as she connected on 4-9 from deep for a total of 14 points to go with 8 rebounds. She is an exceptional piece for Jesuit as a marksman with range but also plays within the defensive scheme sharply as a determined defender.
Kendra Hicks Kendra Hicks 6'0" | PF Jesuit | 2024 State OR 2024 6’0” PF Jesuit HS – Hicks certainly understood her role Monday, as she not only took up space in the paint but was a formidable force inside. She had a double double – putting forth a 14 point, 12 rebound effort. Mean rebound machine who also doubles as an interior scorer and gritty defender.
Leila Nunez 2025 6’1” PF Jefferson HS – the hybrid forward showed signs of intrigue throughout the game despite nursing an injured finger. She had a 6 point, 5 rebound effort – however, it wasn’t her stats that impressed – it was her potential. Nunez had several impressive shows of athletic ability stretching and maneuvering to the basket.
Abrianna Lawrence Abrianna Lawrence 5'5" | PG Jefferson | 2025 State OR 2025 5’8” SG Jefferson HS – the steadfast guard had a stellar 11 point, 5 rebound performance in Charisma Johnson Charisma Johnson 5'6" | CG Jefferson | 2025 State OR ‘s absence (injury). Lawrence is truly a coach’s daughter, as she leads by example with her spirited and fearless demeanor offensively, as her favorite means of scoring is taking to the cup and finishing strong.
Emma Sixta Emma Sixta 5'10" | SG Jesuit | 2023 State OR 2023 5’10” SG Jesuit HS – Sixta wasn’t the star of the show, but she found ways to contribute all over – which showed in the box score. She punched in 6 point, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals as an intelligent guard who knows when it is her time to score but also uses that ability flawlessly to execute as a facilitator on the floor.