Saw some Twitter mentions over the weekend and today's Alliance Review has a story that is behind the pay wall but the headline confirms that West Branch junior Melinda Trimmer has committed to Coach Barnes and the Penguins.
First team All District and Special Mention All State and Northeast Buckeye Conference Player of the Year as a sophomore
http://www.cantonrep.com/highschool/x1959350106/NBC-Girls-Basketball-Player-of-the-Year-West-Branchs-Melinda-TrimmerMelinda Trimmer, West Branch
THE NUMBERS Trimmer led the Warriors in scoring (16.5), assists (7.3) and free throw percentage (77.6) for the second straight regular season. She also led the team in steals (2.3). She also shot 42.1 percent from 3-point range (going 40-of-95) and grabbed 3.7 rebounds per game. In the class room, Trimmer carries a 4.0 GPA.
WHAT SHE DOES A do-it all point guard, she helped lead the Warriors to an NBC title and a spot in the Division II district finals. The Warriors finished 23-3 this year, with Trimmer becoming a two-time first team All-NBC pick.
WHAT HER COACH SAYS “She creates a lot on offense and defense to help our team win. It is hard for us to take her out of a game. ... She makes the other players around her better.” — West