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Maggie Connolly

Guard
URSULINE ACADEMY
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-8
Press Release

Peak Performance

13

Points Per Game

3

Assists Per Game

2.5

Steals Per Game
“Maggie Connolly is a very, very tough player, offensively and defensively. She's a good shooter, a good passer-if you don't pay attention to her, she'll kill you. She's just an assassin on the court.”
John Armstrong
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-8 junior guard had led the Raiders to a 22-1 record and a berth in the state finals at the time of her selection. Connolly averaged 13.0 points, 3.0 assists and 2.5 steals through 23 games. She is a First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference honoree and was named to the Diamond State Classic All-Tournament team.

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Academic Achievement

Connolly has maintained a 3.81 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Connolly has assisted individuals with cognitive disabilities and has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics and Operation Smile. "Maggie Connolly is a very, very tough player, offensively and defensively," said John Armstrong, head coach at Concord High. "She's a good shooter, a good passer-if you don't pay attention to her, she'll kill you. She's just an assassin on the court."