Freshman Alyssa Lewis excels at

ABOVE: Alyssa Lewis dribbles the ball during a home game against Nerinx Hall. She has been playing basketball since first grade. “It’s not really important to me whether or not I’m a freshman because on the court, we’re all basketball players,” Lewis said. (Photo by Grace Hensley)

BY THE NUMBERS

AVERAGE OF 14.5 POINTS PER GAME

AVERAGE OF 5.8 REBOUNDS PER GAME

illustration by | GRACE HU illustration by | DANIELLE ZHANG AVERAGE OF 2.2 ASSISTS PER GAME

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

Lewis’s tips for success

DETERMINATION

“I have to continue to work and push myself daily. I’m nowhere near to where I want to be.”

TRAINING

“I always try to get time in with one of my trainers a couple times a week.”

RELAXATION

“I typically always take a nap before because I like to make sure I am well rested for the game.” 30 HEALTH & SPORTS

MUSIC

“Before a game I like to listen to music because music helps me relax and get into my element.”

FRESHMAN EXCELS ON THE COURT

Freshman Alyssa Lewis leads varsity team to success

TOMMY MARGULIS

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