This entry was posted on 11/1/2008 7:10 AM and is filed under Girls Basketball News.
TAYLOR DANCER FR (Metro 2007)
Courtesy: SUU Publications
Taylor Dancer
# 22
F - F
Height:
5-10
Freshman
Previous Schools
Canyon View HS
Hometown
Cedar City, Utah
Prep: Four-year letterwinner in basketball at Canyon View HS ... helped the Falcons to four Region Championships and a state title as a sophomore ... two-time all-state selection along with two first-team all-region honors.
Personal: Parents are Bill and Lori Dancer ... undecided on a major course of study ... member of the Salt Lake Metro traveling team when on the AAU level.
AMANDA FARISH FR (METRO 2006, 2007)
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Amanda Farish
# 44
F - F
Height:
6-0
Freshman
Previous Schools
Lone Peak HS
Hometown
Cedar Hills, Utah
Prep: Three-year letterwinner at Lone Peak HS ... shot 49 percent from the field as a junior, while averaging 11 points and 8 rebounds per game ... Deseret News all-state second team and Salt Lake Tribune all-state first-team as a junior and first-team citations from both publications as a senior ... helped the Knights to a Region 4 title as a senior ... two-time first-team all-Utah County by the Daily Herald ... McDonalds High School All-American nominee ... teammate of current Thunderbird Caitlyn Sears at LPHS.
Personal: Parents are Randy and Cherie Farish ... majoring in physical education ... also recruited by Utah State, Santa Barbara and Santa Clara.
CASSIE PLATT FR (METRO 2005)
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Cassie Platt
# 23
G - G
Height:
5-7
Freshman
Previous Schools
Canyon View HS
Hometown
Cedar City, Utah
Prep: Four-time letterwinner in basketball, cross country and softball at Canyon View HS ... four-time all-state honoree ... 3A MVP and Region 9 MVP during her sophomore year ... Region 9 MVP as a junior ... McDonalds High School All-American nominee going into her senior year ... team co-MVP during her seinor year.
Personal: Parents are Bob and Bobbi Platt ... undecided on a major course of study ... also recruited by Utah State and Weber State.
JAMIE SAGERS SO (METRO 2005, 2006)
Courtesy: SUU Publications Jamie Sagers
Jamie Sagers
# 20
F/C - F/C
Height:
6-5
Sophomore
Previous Schools
Orem HS
Hometown
Orem, Utah
2007-08: Appeared in 28 games with three starts during the year ... led the team in 3-point shooting percentage with a .321 average ... first on the team in blocked shots with 35 ... finished the year averaging 3.5 ppg and 1.6 rpg in 13.3 mpg ... recorded season highs of 13 points, five rebounds, one assist, two steals, five blocks and 32 minutes.
High School: Four-year letter winner at Orem HS ... helped the Tigers to state championship games as a junior and senior with a title in 2006 ... two-time all-tournament team selection ... Salt Lake Tribune first-team and Deseret News third-team all-state selection as a junior ... Deseret News first-team all-state selection and Salt Lake Tribune 4A MVP as a senior ... 2007 McDonald’s All-American Team nominee ... averaged double-digits in scoring her sophomore through senior years, recording over 100 blocks as a senior.
Personal: Majoring in music ... also recruited by Belmont, Lipscomb and Snow College.
CAITLYN SEARS SO (METRO 2005, 2006)
Courtesy: SUU Publications Caitlyn Sears
Caitlyn Sears
# 32
G/F - G/F
Height:
5-10
Sophomore
Previous Schools
Lone Peak HS
Hometown
Cedar Hills, Utah
2007-08: Appeared in every game during the year with 26 starts ... led the team in minutes per game with 31.1 and was second on the team in scoring (7.5 ppg) ... third on the team in 3-point field goal percentage, connecting of 25 percent of her attempts ... finished the year with 7.5 ppg and 3.1 rpg with 50 assists and 21 steals ... recorded season highs of 18 points, nine rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block and 45 minutes High School: Three-year starter and four-year letter winner at Lone Peak HS ... top returning scorer in the state as a senior (12.8 ppg) ... Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune first-team all-state and Utah Valley MVP as a senior ... Salt Lake Tribune second-team and Deseret News honorable mention all-state selection as a junior ... Deseret News all-state honorable mention as a sophomore ... 2007 McDonald’s All-American Team nominee.
Personal: Parents are Brad and Judi Sears ... undecided on a major course of study ... also recruited by Weber State, Utah State, Nevada and Dixie State.
MORGAN (WOOD) SLADE FR (METRO 2005, 2006, 2007)
Courtesy: SUU Publications
Morgan Slade
# 10
F - F
Height:
6-1
Freshman
Previous Schools
Beaver HS
Hometown
Beaver, Utah
Prep: Four-time letterwinner at Beaver HS ... four-time all-state honoree and three-time Region 13 MVP ... averaged a double-double during her junior season with 17.5 ppg and 10 rebounds per game to add to two blocks and 2.5 steals per outing ... also averaged a double-double as a senior with 19 ppg and 10.5 rpg ... McDonalds High School All-American nominee.
Personal: Parents are Bryan and Michelle Wood ... Married Micah Slade in August, 2008 ... majoring in criminal justice and electrical engineering ... also recruited by Utah State, Colorado, Gonzaga and Robert Morris.
First Game: DIXIE STATE (Exhibition) NOVEMBER 1 U C DAVIS NOVEMBER 14
