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Ashlyn Koupal

Forward
WAGNER HS
WAGNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

22.2

Average Points (per game)

10.4

Average Rebounds (per game)

5

Average Assists (per game)
“Ashlyn Koupal is a special player. From a college recruiting standpoint, she’s the best player in the state and it’s not even close.”
Mike Zerr
Head Coach - Brandon Valley High
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of her selection, the 6-foot-3 junior forward had led the Red Raiders (17-5) to the Class A state tournament quarterfinals, averaging 22.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists through 22 games. Ranked as the nation’s No. 9 recruit in her class by 247 Sports, Koupal added 2.5 steals and 3.3 blocks per game entering the postseason round of eight. She entered this season as a two-time All-State selection. 

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Academic Achievement

Koupal has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall. 

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Exemplary Character

Koupal has volunteered locally on behalf of local businesses in association with the Wagner Athletic Boosters program and by officiating boys and girls youth basketball tournaments. At school, she participates in band, chorus, student council and the activities council in addition to being a member of both the volleyball and track teams. She has also donated her time at a nursing home and serves as part of the Lighthouse Church Youth Group.