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2009 WTBA College Signees
Congratulations to all of our players who have committed to colleges and are receiving scholarships! WTBA is proud of you!
Whitney Hand – Oklahoma University

Margaret Milling – Concordia University

Caty Hensy – Henrick College, Arkansas

Emily Miller – Abilene Christian University

Jacqueline Jeffcoat – Oklahoma University

Savannah Smith – Abilene Christian University

Katelyn Lowe - Oral Roberts University
(6-yr scholarship - Team Manager)

Alexia Standish – Texas A&M (fall of 2012)

Meagan Henson – Texas Christian University

Kelsea Svochak – SAGU

L.T. Lovings - Texas Christian University

Sunny Burk – Clarendon College

Jacqueline Chandler – Texas Christian University

Sarah Middleton – McMurry University

Mariah Melton – Ottawa University - Kansas

Kirsti Wallace – U.T. Tyler

Kanisha Harris – undecided
Blair Bryce - Oral Roberts University
   

2009 WTBA Students Changing Schools
Blair Bryce – Bishop Lynch
Charlsi Rowell – Fort Worth Christian
Torie Grayson – Canyon Creek
Katelyn Lowe – Red Oak H.S.
Hannah Selzer – Fort Worth Christian
Matthew Devine – Fort Worth Christian
Taylor Harter - Fort Worth Christian  

Leslie Harris was hired as the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Fort Worth Christian. Congratulations, and good luck at your first coaching job!

Miki Mays
was recently hired as a Marketing Assistant for Texas Christian University. Keep up the good work!

Leslie Harris - Sonic Scholar of the Week
Aledo High School senior Leslie Harris was chosen as Sonic's Scholar of the Week. She has achieved a 92.5 GPA and ranks 110th in her class of 355 students. ln addition to being a 3-year starter on the varsity basketball team, Harris volunteers at the local elementary school and is a youth group member at her church. Congratulations to Aledo's Leslie Harris, Sonic's Scholar of the Week.



Whitney HandCurrent News - Another Big Hand for Essence By Glenn Nelson

HoopGurlz Publisher
Posted Wed, 08/01/2007
Whitney Hand leads Essence to a Nike Nationals title
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NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - The chanting and weeping, the sports-drink (bottle) soaked coach and the Nike Nationals Gold Division title - all of that - almost did not happen for Essence of Florida because Whitney Hand almost did not happen for Essence.

Hand, the 6-foot-1 daughter of former major-league pitcher Rich Hand, had committed to Oklahoma in early May and figured she'd skip the club-basketball circuit and spend the summer working on her game in other ways.... Read Full Story Here ...

Whitney Hand Challenges Jason Terry to a 3-point Contest
Jason Terry of the Dallas Mavericks held a basketball clinic at Liberty Christian H.S. Jason took on Oklahoma bound Whitney Hand in a 3-point contest. Whitney made 8 out of 10 to win the 3-point contest. Jason gave her Dirk Nowitzki shoes for her upset win. Jason spent over 2 hours teaching and signing autographs. He was very personable and humble to all the young kids. Jason Terry a true Fan favorite! ..... (We are sorry but this video is no longer available.)


January 19, 2008
Leslie Harris - Sonic Scholar of the Week
Aledo High School senior Leslie Harris was chosen as Sonic's Scholar of the Week. She has achieved a 92.5 GPA and ranks 110th in her class of 355 students. ln addition to being a 3-year starter on the varsity basketball team, Harris volunteers at the local elementary school and is a youth group member at her church. Congratulations to Aledo's Leslie Harris, Sonic's Scholar of the Week. (more photos, video... click here )

May 8, 2007
WTBA is proud to announce the following collegiate signees - Congratulations!
Anna Berthel
6' 2" Forward / Center
School attended: Prosper High School
Signed with: West Texas A&M University (Canyon, TX)
     + Anna Berthal becomes Lady Buffs in 2007-08... (full story)
Courtney Heady
5' 7" Point Guard
School attended: Faith Christian Academy (Grapevine, TX)
Signed with: Southwest Baptist (Missouri)
Sylvia Hoffman
5' 10" Forward
School attended: Arlington Bowie High School (Arlington, TX)
Signed with: Kilgore Junior College (Kilgore, TX)
Sam Taliaferro
5' 6" Point Guard
School attended: Colleyville Heritage High School
Signed with: University of Texas-Dallas
     + more info
Corrie Hester
5' 7" Point Guard
School attended: HCYA Association
Signed with: Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, OK)
Rebekah Marsh
6' Forward
School attended: HCYA Association
Signed with: Wayland Baptist University (Plainview, TX)
Salina Kuiper
6' 5" Post
School Attended: Brock High School (Brock, TX)
Signed with: University of Denver (Denver, CO)
Beth Hampton
5' 10" Guard
School Attended: Nolan Catholic Prep HS (Ft. Worth)
Signed with: Texas A&M International (Laredo, TX)





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