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Gatorade Honors Indy High School Hoopster With Nation's Most Prestigious Award
INDIANAPOLIS, April 10, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- Honoring the nation's
elite high school athletes for more than fifteen years, Gatorade(R)
Thirst Quencher, in partnership with Scholastic Coach & Athletic
Director magazine, today announced Indianapolis' Shyra Ely of
Ben Davis High School as the 2001 Gatorade National High School
Girl's Basketball Player of the Year. The award, which also factors
in academic achievements and overall character, distinguishes
Shyra as the nation's best high school girls' basketball player.
The two-time Gatorade Indiana State Basketball Player of the Year leaves behind a record setting high school career. A four-year starter for Ben Davis, Shyra is the leading scorer (2,004) and rebounder (1,218) in the school's history. She is one of sixteen girls in Indiana ever to score more than 2,000 points. This season, Shyra led her team to their second consecutive 4A State Championship while averaging 16.8 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game.
Additionally, Shyra was honored as the Naismith award winner, Parade All-American, Nike All-American, Street and Smith All- American and named Super Team Player of the Year and "Indiana Miss Basketball." Shyra looks to continue her success as she joins the legendary University of Tennessee Lady Vols next year.
Coach Stan Benge believes a strong determination to win has helped bring her so much success. "Shyra is one of the best players I have had the opportunity to coach. She has an incredible drive to succeed and is the type of player who puts team goals over her own. As great as she is on the court, Shyra is a better person with a good heart. It's nice to see her recognized for being such an outstanding individual."
As if her unbelievable on-the-court achievements were not enough, Shyra is equally successful in the classroom. She maintains a 3.65 GPA and is involved in a variety of activities at her school. Shyra is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council and Key Club. She also plays volleyball and runs track, where she holds the school record for the 4X100 meter relay.
The 2001 Gatorade National High School Girls' Basketball Player of the Year selection was made by the Gatorade National Advisory Board, comprised of 10 national and regional sports journalists who collected nominations from across the country. Shyra was selected from more than 452,000 high school girls' basketball players nationwide.
"We believe that true success in high school athletics is predicated on more than just skill," said Gatorade Vice President of Sports Marketing, Tom Fox. "While Gatorade athletes are the best in their sports, being a winner also means having character, being a leader and caring as much about your test scores as your games scores. Shyra Ely is a shining example of the positive role that sports can play in a teenager's life."
Shyra joins an elite list of past Gatorade National Girls' Basketball Players of the Year.
The Gatorade High School Player of the Year program recognizes athletes in 50 states and the District of Columbia and awards one National Player of the Year in football, volleyball, baseball, softball, and boys and girls basketball, soccer, and track & field.
For more information on the Gatorade Player of the Year program, including nomination information or for a list of upcoming announcement dates, visit www.gatorade.com .
SOURCE Gatorade
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