This Saturday, we’re shining the spotlight on Lizzy Harrison a basketball recruit from St Albans, UK (Oaklands College Basketball Academy).
Lizzy not only plays for both the Academy and the Hertfordshire Warriors as a wing and small forward, she also competes in Track & Field and Swimming.
Over her years in basketball, Lizzy has earned some significant honors and awards, including the 2008/9 – Coaches Player of the Season Ipswich Bobcats U18’s National League and the 2010/11 – MVP Herts Warriors Senior Women’s Division 2 National League. She has also received several awards in Track & Field too: 2007/8 – U17’s Suffolk County Champion, High Jump, 2007/8 – U17’s English School’s National Competition, 10th High Jump, 2007/8 – U17’s National Indoor’s AAA, 7th High Jump, 2008/9 – Senior Women’s Suffolk County Champion, High Jump and 2008/9 – Senior Women’s National Indoor’s AAA, High Jump. And that’s not all, she’s competed in several tournaments as well. Those of note include: 2008/9 – UK Regional Tournament, 2010/11 – English School’s Final Fours, 3rd, 2010/11 – British College Final Fours, 1st (High School level), Top scored in these two tournaments – 20 PPG, 2011 – AASE (Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence) Tour to Germany and 2011 – Bluestar Europe Tournament, Crystal Palace, London. With a season high of 35 points, she is the leading scorer at Academy with an average of about 19.7 points per game.
Lizzy is just as dedicated and determined off the court – Her main goal is to earn good grades and strive to be in the top percentile of her class. In addition to sports and basketball, Lizzy has a love for painting and drawing, and currently plans to major in Fine Arts & Design in college.
I have been passionate about sport from a young age…I am committed, determined and hard-working and I have always been prepared to give what it takes to become a performance athlete. – Lizzy Harrison on what she would like for college coaches to know about her
Whether it’s sports or school, Lizzy is always pushing herself to improve and reach her highest potential.
Learn more about Lizzy – Check out her complete profile to view her basketball, academic and personal info, full student-athlete interview, references and skills tape.
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