LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
February 25, 2016
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
March 3, 2016
Name:
Traya Bruce
Height:
5’7
School:
South Lafourche High School
Grade:
I’m a sophomore in the classroom, but I’m a rising sophomore on our girls’ basketball team. I have two more seasons to play at the prep level.
Position:
I am our starting point guard.
Strengths:
Traya Bruce is one of the most versatile players in the Houma-Thibodaux area. She possesses next-level handles and also ability to score from all areas of the floor.
Best sporting achievement:
Winning the District 7-4A MVP for this past season was awesome. I also was a Biddy Basketball International Champion when I was 12.
Goals for the offseason:
I want to just keep working hard and getting better throughout the offseason so that I can try and become as good as I can be for my final two seasons.
Goals for next season:
To help lead our team to the Top 28. We’re hungry to try and go further in the playoffs than we have the past few seasons.
Praise from a rival coach:
“She’s so good. It gives you a really hard time trying to prepare for how to limit her throughout the game. You don’t want the ball in her hands at all. She’s that good.”
-Ellender coach Kenneth Dixon
Credentials:
South Lafourche sophomore Traya Bruce is a lights-out basketball player. Already a two-year starter and two-time member of the All-District Team, Bruce dominates opponents with her versatility. She possesses rare passing ability for a player her age and also has elite scoring ability. Bruce is already receiving college attention, and will be one of the top players in the Houma-Thibodaux area for the next two seasons.
To submit your nomination for our weekly Player of the Week series, email casey@rushing-media.com.
