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Gatorade 2014 - 2015: Player of the Year

Girls Basketball - Virginia

Gatorade Player of the year

Taja Cole

PG
L.C. BIRD HS
CHESTERFIELD, VIRGINIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

19.2

Points per game

5.4

Rebounds per game

5.4

Assists per game

3.3

Steals per game
“Taja Cole's basketball IQ and her quickness make her dangerous on the court." ”
Carolyn Clay
Head Coach

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7 senior point guard has led the Skyhawks to a 21-6 record and a berth in the Group 5A state semifinals against Thomas Edison High, scheduled for March 13. At the time of her selection, Cole was averaging 19.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists

Academic Achievement

Cole has maintained a B average in the classroom.

Exemplary Character

A member of the L.C. Bird High Leadership Program, she has volunteered locally at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU and as a youth basketball coach.