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Gatorade 2015 - 2016: Player of the Year

Girls Basketball - Pennsylvania

Gatorade Player of the year

Kelly Jekot

G
CUMBERLAND VALLEY HS
MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT
Press Release

Peak Performance

21.1

Points per game

6.8

Rebounds per game

3.3

Assists per game

2

Steals per game
“Kelly Jekot is a phenomenal all-around basketball player. She can score off the dribble or hit from outside and she's such a smart player.”
Gabrielle Guynan
Head Coach

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot senior guard had led the Eagles to a 25-3 record and a berth in the second round of the Class AAAA state tournament at the time of her selection. The state's returning Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year, Jekot averaged 21.1 points, 6.

Academic Achievement

Jekot has maintained an A average in the classroom.

Exemplary Character

A devoted member of her church community, she has volunteered locally on behalf of a food bank, a women's shelter, youth sports programs and Ronald McDonald House Charities.