The La Roche women's basketball team has added five newcomers to it's roster for the upcoming 2021 season. All five additions are from outside of PA. Four of the five newcomers are from Ohio while one is from New Jersey. "This year's class has a sprinkle of everything." said head coach Kamela Gissendanner. "We have some size, we have some skill, we have some athleticism. The most important characteristic about this group is the size of their heart. They will be fun to watch over the next couple of years."
Last season, the Redhawks finished 21-7 overall and won their 8th AMCC Tournament Title.
Cleveland, OH / Lakeland CC
Played for two seasons at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, OH. Averaged 13.7 points per game, 3.3 steals per game and 2.9 assists per game at Lakeland. Her freshman season she made the OCCAC All-Freshmen team, the All-Defensive team and the All-Conference second team. Her sophomore season she made the OCCAC All-Conference first team, the D2 All-District team and ranked 15th in the NJCAA in steals.
East Cleveland, OH / Lutheran
Made the Northeast Lakes All-District team senior season at Lutheran. Was a four year starting point guard in high school. Named the team's Defensive Player of the Year her sophomore season.
Cincinnati, OH / North College Hill
Voted Most Improved Player her senior year at North College Hill. Selected as an All-Section honorable mention senior year.
Paterson, NJ / Carlynton (PA)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette All-Section team senior season. Honor roll. All-Tournament selection junior year.
Fairfield, OH / Hamilton
Made the Butler County (OH) All-Star team senior year with Hamilton. Ranked second in scoring senior year. Hamilton Defensive Player of the Year.