Basketballseniorsready to bounceinto future

by Meghan Merkel assistant perspectives editor

Everyone knows Jackie Pierangeli. Her distinctive laugh can be heard from a mile away. She is the one that is always smiling, constantly showing support to her teammates and friends.

However, many do not know that senior -and co-captain Pierangeli is second in assists in Cabrini women's basketball history. She has also been honored with an All-PAC selection.

Jackie is the point guard who stands no more than five feet, but plays like she is a five ft. seven forward.

And people love to watch her play. She was handed a basketball as a little girl and has never put it down since. She main- tains the strategy of, "work hard, play smart, and have fun." And she does it with expertise.

Her enthusiasm for the game of basket- ball is contagious.

Jackie's roommate and fellow teammate, Erin Barney, shares that same enthusiasm.

Barney started playing basketball when she was eight years old. She not only excels in academics with a 3.8 GPA, she has maintained her athletic career playing both soccer and basketball for four years here at Cabrini.

Barney gives 110% in every game she plays, leading the team in rebounds. With her double major in Biology and Elementary Education, she still finds the time to contribute to the women's basketball team.

And they are thankful for that.

Both Pierangeli and Barney's highlight of their Cabrini basketball careers was winning the PAC last year by defeating Gwynedd Mercy. They both agreed it was the "most exciting moment and the biggest achievement a team could accomplish together."

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