UIL All-Century Girls Basketball Teams Announced
Media Contact: Chris Schmidt
Phone: 512-471-5883
Email: pr@uiltexas.org
Date: Mar 02, 2010
Category: Athletics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUSTIN, TX— The University Interscholastic League, as part of its Centennial Celebration, has announced the UIL All-Century Girls Basketball Teams as selected by the fans. Fans cast more than 7,400 votes for their favorite girls basketball players in Texas high school history.
For the past 100 years, UIL athletes have given fans some of the most memorable and exciting moments in sports. The UIL would like to recognize these outstanding performers as it celebrates a century of excellence.
The UIL All-Century Girls Basketball Teams as selected by the fans include:
First Team
Erin Grant, Mansfield - Guard
Kamie Ethridge, Lubbock Monterey - Guard
Sheryl Swoopes, Brownfield - Forward
Tamika Catchings, Duncanville - Forward
Stacy Stephens, Winnsboro - Center
Second Team
Brooke Baughman, Canyon - Guard
Melinda Schmucker, Nazareth - Guard
Jolee Ayers, Canyon - Forward
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson, Beaumont - Forward
Britney Griner, Houston Nimitz - Center
Third Team
Teresa Weatherspoon, West Sabine - Guard
Krista Kirkland, Sudan - Guard
Clarissa Davis, San Antonio Jay - Forward
Tiffany Jackson, Dallas Lincoln/Duncanville - Forward
Amber Tarr, Ozona - Center
The UIL All-Century Boys Basketball Teams will be announced Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
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