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Sydney Palmer

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T.F. RIGGS HS
PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-11
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Peak Performance

19.1

Points per game

6.7

Rebounds per game
“Sydney Palmer is a great example of the kind leader you want to have in your program." ”
Scott DeBoer
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11 senior forward has led the Governors to an 18-5 record and a berth in the Class AA state tournament, scheduled to begin March 12. Palmer averaged 19.1 points and 6.7 rebounds while shooting 81.7 percent from the free throw line through 23 ga

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Academic Achievement

Palmer has maintained a 3.61 GPA in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

A member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the National Honor Society, she has volunteered locally on behalf of the Special Olympics and as a vacation bible school leader.