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https://www.twincities.com/2019/03/...l-player-of-the-year-stillwaters-sara-scalia/
Both in practice and games. The Gophers commit — Lindsay Whalen’s first as head coach at the University of Minnesota — is averaging 23.3 points a game this season while leading Stillwater (23-2) to a No. 2 seed in this week’s Class 4A state tournament. Scalia is shooting an astonishing 41.6 percent from 3-point range, including a 7-for-7 performance from deep in a section quarterfinal victory over North St. Paul in late February.
The Stillwater sniper is the Pioneer Press East Metro girls basketball player of the year.
“Her work ethic is insane, and just her range, I’ve never seen it before,” Karlen said. “It’s just fun playing with someone like that.”
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It was during her freshman year when Scalia realized she needed to add to her range. Teams would cover her like a blanket when she was within a foot or two of the 3-point line. The further back she’d go, the more open she’d get.
“I think definitely the one person that inspired me the most is (Atlanta Hawks guard) Trae Young,” Scalia said. “Because he can shoot like anywhere on the floor.”
Scalia can, too. She said her range extends to about the mid-court logo.
“(That) is probably where I won’t shoot from,” she said.
Taylor calls malarkey.
“She’s pulled up close to the logo and knocked a couple down,” he noted.
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FINALISTS >
Macy Guebert, senior guard, Eastview: The best 3-and-D player in the state. Shooting 44 percent from 3-point range, and recorded 10 steals in a game this season against Lakeville South. South Dakota commit.
Frannie Hottinger, senior forward, Cretin-Derham Hall: A double-double machine, Hottinger is Cretin-Derham Hall’s all-time leading scorer and poured in a jaw-dropping 51 points in a game against Stillwater. Lehigh commit.
Lauren Jensen, junior guard, Lakeville North: Uber-talented guard leads the Panthers in scoring (27.4 ppg) and is top two in rebounds (5.3), assists, blocks and steals. Scored the game-winner in the Class 4A-Section 1 final.
Taylor McAulay, senior guard, Centennial: Drake commit carried the Cougars back to state. Averaging 19.4 point, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.2 steals a game.
Tori Nelson, senior forward, Henry Sibley: South Dakota State commit racked up more than 2,500 points and 1,100 rebounds in her career, both program records. Scored 51 in a game against Hastings
Both in practice and games. The Gophers commit — Lindsay Whalen’s first as head coach at the University of Minnesota — is averaging 23.3 points a game this season while leading Stillwater (23-2) to a No. 2 seed in this week’s Class 4A state tournament. Scalia is shooting an astonishing 41.6 percent from 3-point range, including a 7-for-7 performance from deep in a section quarterfinal victory over North St. Paul in late February.
The Stillwater sniper is the Pioneer Press East Metro girls basketball player of the year.
“Her work ethic is insane, and just her range, I’ve never seen it before,” Karlen said. “It’s just fun playing with someone like that.”
...
It was during her freshman year when Scalia realized she needed to add to her range. Teams would cover her like a blanket when she was within a foot or two of the 3-point line. The further back she’d go, the more open she’d get.
“I think definitely the one person that inspired me the most is (Atlanta Hawks guard) Trae Young,” Scalia said. “Because he can shoot like anywhere on the floor.”
Scalia can, too. She said her range extends to about the mid-court logo.
“(That) is probably where I won’t shoot from,” she said.
Taylor calls malarkey.
“She’s pulled up close to the logo and knocked a couple down,” he noted.
...
FINALISTS >
Macy Guebert, senior guard, Eastview: The best 3-and-D player in the state. Shooting 44 percent from 3-point range, and recorded 10 steals in a game this season against Lakeville South. South Dakota commit.
Frannie Hottinger, senior forward, Cretin-Derham Hall: A double-double machine, Hottinger is Cretin-Derham Hall’s all-time leading scorer and poured in a jaw-dropping 51 points in a game against Stillwater. Lehigh commit.
Lauren Jensen, junior guard, Lakeville North: Uber-talented guard leads the Panthers in scoring (27.4 ppg) and is top two in rebounds (5.3), assists, blocks and steals. Scored the game-winner in the Class 4A-Section 1 final.
Taylor McAulay, senior guard, Centennial: Drake commit carried the Cougars back to state. Averaging 19.4 point, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 3.2 steals a game.
Tori Nelson, senior forward, Henry Sibley: South Dakota State commit racked up more than 2,500 points and 1,100 rebounds in her career, both program records. Scored 51 in a game against Hastings
