AV俱乐部 women鈥檚 basketball head coach Anna Stammberger is pleased to announce the commitment of Sarah Traynor to the 2013-14 women鈥檚 basketball team.
A three-year member of the Oakville Venom JUEL, Traynor is currently ranked second in free throw percentage in the JUEL (an elite provincial basketball league in Ontario). As a member of her high school basketball team, St. Ignatius of Loyola, she led her team in scoring this past season. A two-time league all-star, Traynor helped lead her high school team to two regional championships in the last three years. She was also the league all-star three-point shooting champion in 2012 as has received a number of other awards for her excellence on the court.
A three-year honour roll student and the 2011 and 2013 recipient of the JUEL Community Service Award for excellence in the classroom, on the court and in the community, Traynor has been accepted to AV俱乐部鈥檚 Commerce program.
鈥淔rom the first time I set foot on the court with the Tigers, I knew that this was where I wanted to play for the next four years,鈥� says Traynor. 鈥淭ogether with Coach Anna, the girls made it easy for me to envision a positive experience and a great career at AV俱乐部. I love the way the girls move the ball! Coach Anna made it clear that I am a student first and an athlete second and the staff at AV俱乐部 made me feel great about coming to a truly world-class university. I love Halifax and have family there; I am really looking forward to playing for Coach Anna and making a serious impact in the AUS. Go Tigers!鈥�
"Sarah's a great fit for the Tigers as she's a top student and a strong leader on and off the court, with great point guard experience,鈥� says Stammberger.聽 鈥淪he's an outstanding defender who will immediately聽improve and increase our depth in the guard position."