The state's returning Gatorade State Player of the Year, the 5-foot-10 senior point guard has led the Wamps to a 24-0 record and a berth in the Division 1 state final, scheduled for March 14. At the time of her selection, Russell was averaging 13.2 points
Russell has maintained a B-plus average in the classroom.
She has volunteered locally with Relay for Life, the Best Buddies International program and as a youth basketball coach.