Rockford Heat Salutes Class of 2017!
Rockford Heat would like to give recognition to the following athletes that will be going on to play basketball at the collegiate levels while getting their education.
The Class of 2017 is adding a record breaking 16 players to college rosters this season. Rockford Heat collegiate athletes earn significant or FULL athletic and academic scholarships from playing basketball!
On top of the Seniors in High School graduating, Rockford Heat had two JUCO Players graduate and continue their basketball scholarships at 4 year instituitions. And Rockford Heat helped/assisted 3 Heat Alums in transfers to continue their education on basketball scholarships!
You are all leaders to your peers and an inspiration to the younger players coming up through your high school and Rockford Heat teams!
The listed athletes have signed/committed to the following schools:
Brandi Fier**-Hononegah High, Committed to Univ of N Carolina-Greensboro(NCAA D1) Ashlei Lopez-Lutheran High, Committed to Morehead State University(NCAA D1)
Kailyn Strawbridge-Lutheran High, Committed to Loyola University-Chicago(NCAA D1) Kayla Steward*-Boylan Catholic, Committed to Maryville University(NCAA D2) Logan Mund-Pecatonica High, Committed to Clarke University(NAIA D1) Shamara Glover**-Guilford High, Committed to Robert Morris University(NAIA D2)
Jayla Penney*-Rockford Christian, Committed to Truett McConnel University(NAIA D2) Neve Yerk-Belvidere High, Committed to Rockford University(NCAA D3) Kaleia Monterio-Guilford High, Committed to Lincoln College(NAIA D2) Ellie Provo-Dixon High, Committed to St Francis University(NAIA D2 Soccer) Olivia Cattage-Lutheran High, Committed to Wartburg College(NCAA D3) Isabelle Shiaras-Dixon High, Committed to Sauk Valley College(JUCO D1) Shian Galbreathe-South Beloit High, Committed to Sauk Valley College(JUCO D1) R’Rionna Brocks*-East High, Committed to Highland College(JUCO D1) Elizabeth Bankole-Jefferson High, Committed to Lincoln College(JUCO D2) Mardaeja Cross-East High, Committed to Iowa Central College(JUCO D2) Victoria Malone-East High, Committed to Lincoln College(JUCO D2) Alicia Limones-Belvidere North High, Committed to Ellsworth College(JUCO D2) Crystal Mathis-Guilford High, Committed to Parkland College(JUCO D2) Madi Hecox-East High, Committed to Rock Valley College(JUCO D3) Catlin Paluzzi-Guilford High, Committed to Rock Valley College(JUCO D3)
*Transfer
**JUCO Graduate
Great Job ladies and good luck in your college careers! I will be watching you from afar and hope to see you courtside soon!
All Rockford Heat Coaches, Players, Parents, and Fans are proud of you!
Coach Penney
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