Almeida is a dual-sport athlete who has played volleyball in addition to what she does on Cathedral Academy’s basketball hardwood. As is the case with her teammate Pouyat, Almeida has also participated in grassroots basketball with Coastal Select. Almeida reached the 1,000-point plateau last season. She is a potent scorer, but also has a knack for getting her teammates involved in the flow of a game. As she is a talent that can play either of the guard positions, Almeida is a backcourt anchor for a Generals team that will be one to beat as the team ascends from 1A to 2A.

The 2021-22 season was a banner one for Almeida. She reached the 1,000-point plateau and her Generals advanced to the SCISA 1A championship game. Almeida looks to build on that as she reaches veteran status at Cathedral Academy. She plays volleyball in addition to basketball and participated on the grassroots circuit with Coastal Select. Almeida is a potent scorer who also knows how to make the accurate passes that can keep a team involved in the flow of an offense. She can play productive minutes as either a one or two guard. Cathedral Academy will move up from the 1A classification to 2A per SCISA’s realignment.

If one go to see CA, be on the lookout for JA. Almeida posted a banner 2021-22 that included an individual accomplishment of reaching the 1,000-point plateau and a team feat of advancing to the SCISA 1A championship game. Almeida is a backcourt stalwart for the Generals who also adds volleyball to her overall athletic resume. As much of a scorer as she is, she also understands how to get her teammates involved in the flow of an offense. Almeida has previously ran on the grassroots circuit with Coastal Select and was named to the SCISA 1A All-Tournament Team this past season.