Annie Swaters was honored for her contributions to the Central College women’s basketball team this winter at the squad’s recent awards banquet.
Junior guard Kelsea Hurley (Scottsdale, Ariz., Desert Mountain HS) received the Most Valuable Player Award for the second year in a row. She led the team in scoring (13.8 ppg) and was third in rebounds (5.6 rpg).
Sophomore guard Kassidi Steel (New Sharon, North Mahaska HS) received the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Senior guard Emma Wright (Eau Claire, Wis., Memorial HS) was the Hustle Awarda winner. Junior guard Danae Greig (Albany, Ore., West Albany HS) received the Gary Dirksen Achievement Award and freshman center Allison Van Gorp (Pella, Pella Christian HS) won the Newcomer of the Year award.
Hurley and Van Gorp both received American Rivers all-conference honors as the Dutch finished 6-15 overall and 4-11 in league play. Central returns five starters next year under new coach Moran Lonning.
Annie Swaters, jr., forward, 5-10, Lakeland HS
Awards/honors: First varsity letter
2020-21 stats: 17 games, 5.7 points, 1.4 rebounds
