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Elyse MacDonough

Guard
RICE MEMORIAL HS
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

15.4

Points per Game (average)

3.5

Assists per Game (average)

2.4

Rebounds per Game (average)

1.5

Steals per Game (average)
“Elyse MacDonough is a strong scorer and a leader for her team. She makes a lot of big plays, and as young as she is, she makes a big impact.”
Jade Huntington
Head Coach head coach at St. Johnsbury Academy
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7 sophomore guard had led the Green Knights to an 18-1 record and a berth in the Division 1 state championship game at the time of her selection. MacDonough averaged 15.4 points, 3.5 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals through 19 games. A First Team All-Metro selection, she was also named to the Vermont Dream Dozen.

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Academic Achievement

MacDonough has maintained an A average in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

MacDonough has volunteered locally on behalf of a basketball program for special needs students and has donated her time to community clean-up initiatives.