LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Warner University women’s basketball program is proud to announce the addition of six new recruits for the upcoming 2010-11 season: Tracy Gentry, Amanda Crickenberger, Nisha Poleon, Maria Zervos, Donesha White, and Hillary Hightshoe.
Gentry, a 5’5 guard from Daytona State College will join Warner in the Fall after playing the past two years for Head Coach Cal Cochran. During her two-year stint at Daytona, she earned Mid-Florida Conference Scholar-Athlete and FCCAA All-Academic Team honors. Prior to her time at Daytona, Gentry attended Atlantic High School In Port Orange, Fla. where she made 69 three-pointers as a senior and averaged 15 ppg, 4 spg, and 4 apg. While at Atlantic, she earned a 3.5 GPA.
Crickenberger, a 5’11forward from Calvary Christian High School in Ormond Beach, Fla. averaged a double-double her senior season, with 17.6 ppg and 12.6 rpg. Her season performance earned her All-District MVP and All-Area Second Team accolades. She led Calvary Christian to a 23-5 record and a berth to the 1A Regional Tournament where they defeated Foundation Academy of Winter Garden, Fla. to advance to the Regional Semifinals. Crickenberger earned a 3.8 GPA at Calvary and was coached by Head Coach Jack Clark.
Poleon, also a 5’11 forward, joins the Royals from Victory Christian High School in Lakeland, Fla. where she was coached by Head Coach Grady Murrel. She helped lead Victory Christian to a 1A District Championship and a berth to the regional tournament where they were edged 46-44 to Seffner Christian School in the quarter finals. While at Victory Christian she earned a 3.2 GPA.
Zervos, a 5’6 guard from Merritt Island High School averaged 7.2 ppg after helping Merritt Island to a 14-14 09-10 record. She played for Head Coach Michael Carbania and earned a 3.1 GPA.
White, a 5’9 forward from Lake Wales High School averaged 6.4 ppg and earned a 3.4 GPA. She was coached by Head Coach Demetrios Sanders.
Hightshoe, a 5’8 forward from Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, Fla. helped to lead the team to the 6A Regional Quarterfinals. She earned a 3.2 GPA and was coached by head coach Pepper Johnson.
These players join Leah Smith, Stephanie Wills, Shawnelle Campbell and Kiara Reeves who have already signed to join the Royals 2010-11 squad.
“I am excited that all of these student-athletes have chosen to continue their education at Warner University. Their diligence both on the court and in the classroom makes them a perfect fit,” said Head Coach Matt Murphy.