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Gatorade 2019 - 2020: Player of the Year

Girls Basketball - Maine

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Emily Archibald

Guard/Forward
KENNEBUNK HS
KENNEBUNK, MAINE
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-2
Press Release

Peak Performance

20.0

Points per game

13.5

Rebounds per game

3.5

Assists per game

3.6

Steals per game
“I think there are two things that set Emily apart from other players in the state. First is her versatility. She can play any position on the floor, bringing a different skill set to each position, and she is an incredible defender. Secondly, it’s her leadership ability. She has a commanding presence, doesn’t fold under pressure and does whatever her coaches ask of her. She is the best all-around player we faced this year.”
Katie Herbine
Head Coach Head coach at Biddeford High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2 junior wing led the Rams to a 15-4 record and the Class A state tournament this past season. Archibald averaged 20 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.6 steals, 3.4 blocks and posted a .550 field goal percentage. The Southwestern Maine Activities Association Player of the Year in 2020 after being Co-Player of the Year in 2019, Archibald has been a team captain since her freshman year.

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Academic Achievement

Archibald has maintained an A average in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A three-year varsity starter and 2019 SMAA All-Conference selection in soccer, Archibald has donated her time on behalf of Kennebunk High School Girl Talk, a club for mentoring younger female students. She has also volunteered locally as a youth basketball and soccer coach.