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DAYS
STATE
BASEBALL
ANNOUNCEMENT
2018 - 2019 RHODE ISLAND
GIRLS BASKETBALL
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
LEIYA
STUART
GUARD
ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL
MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND
JUNIOR
HEIGHT: 5-FOOT-10
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HIGHLIGHTED STATS
20.8
POINTS PER GAME
6.2
REBOUNDS PER GAME
2.9
ASSISTS PER GAME
2.2
STEALS PER GAME
“Leiya was asked to do many things on the court and she excelled in all of them. She is dangerous and had a big impact on her team’s success.”
Billy O’Dwyer
Head Coach - Head coach of Thayer Academy

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10 junior guard averaged 20.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game this past season, leading the Dragons (14-8) to the New England Prep School Athletic Council Class B tournament quarterfinals. A two-time All-NEPSAC Class B All-Star, she is also a two-time First Team All-Independent School League honoree.

Academic Achievement

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

Exemplary Character

Stuart has volunteered locally as part of community beautification projects and at the St. George’s Summer Camp. She has also donated her time to numerous fundraising campaigns in association with her family’s business in Stroudsburg, Pa.