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Lady Sharks’ Season Ends Early In Ocala

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
After repeating as Southern Conference Champions, the Lady Sharks fell to Florida Northwest State College 77-57 in the first round of the Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament. The team was without three of their players—Daliyah Brown, Samantha Douglas and Monique Pruitt-Henderson—during the game. The players were withheld… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Basketball Players Involved In On-Court Scuffle At ASA College

Christian Ortega ,  , 
Several Miami Dade College women’s basketball players are facing possible disciplinary action after a fight occurred during a game versus ASA College on Feb. 16. “It was an unfortunate situation that involved a scuffle on the court that subsequently led to some players getting ejected,” said Juan Mendieta, director… Read the rest at our website.
Daliyah Brown trying to make a basket.
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Lady Sharks Clinch State Tournament Berth

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
With a 10-1 record in the Southern Conference, the Lady Sharks have repeated as Southern Conference champions after defeating Broward College, 94-79, on Feb. 20. With their conference title, they have clinched a spot in the Florida Collegiate System Activities Association Athletics State Tournament. They finished the season with… Read the rest at our website.
Daliyah Brown on the court against ASA College.
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As Regular Season Nears The End, Lady Sharks Keep Eye On State Tournament

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
With five games left in the regular season, the Lady Sharks are well positioned to repeat as Southern Conference Champions. The Lady Sharks are 8-2 in their last ten games, 6-1 in conference and 17-8 overall. “They have been consistent and strong as a team,” head coach Susan Summons… Read the rest at our website.
Daliyah Brown on the court.
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Freshman Provides Grit And Leadership For Lady Sharks

Christian Ortega ,  ,  ,  , 
Daliyah Brown has been the Lady Sharks’ heart and soul this season. As a freshman, her scrappy play forged her to lead the team in scoring (19.3 points per game), steals (2.2 steals per game) and three-point percentage (41 percent). In addition, she has scored more than 30 points… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Aim To Repeat As Southern Conference Champions

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
The Lady Sharks women’s basketball team is 9-1 in the past ten games, including a seven-game winning streak in December.   Undefeated at home (6-0), the reigning Southern Conference Champions are hoping to capitalize on their most recent success to propel them through conference play and repeat as conference champions.… Read the rest at our website.
Deidra Harris on the court.
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After Two ACL Surgeries, Sophomore Center Finally Healthy And Making An Impact

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
It was a feeling center Deidra Harris knew all too well. While attempting to grab a rebound during a summer tournament just before her junior season at Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia, Harris landed awkwardly on her leg. She tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee… Read the rest at our website.
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Injuries Ravage Lady Sharks Roster To Start Season

Christian Ortega ,  ,  , 
Injuries have plagued the Lady Sharks this season. The team has been without three of its starters for most of the season: Guard/forward Monique Pruitt-Henderson (broken foot, is out until January) and guards Ganette Chism (broken nose) and Daliyah Brown (foot contusion). The injury bug has forced head coach… Read the rest at our website.
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Sister, Sister Act For Lady Sharks Basketball

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Basketball has always played a prominent role in the lives of sisters Michelle and Monique Pruitt. Their mom, Chris Pruitt—a former basketball player at the University of Wisconsin—indoctrinated them in sport. “She did everything to get us to perfect our fundamentals early on so that from there, the sport… Read the rest at our website.
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Lady Sharks Look To Build Off Last Year’s Southern Conference Championship

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By all standards, the Lady Sharks women’s basketball team had an impressive season last year. They won 22 games and were crowned Southern Conference Champions.   Although the Lady Sharks lost in the quarterfinals of the Florida College System Activities Association State Tournament to Eastern Florida State College, they managed… Read the rest at our website.