FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- July 31, 2006
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             BRYANT SIGNS WITH WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Houghton, N.Y. – Leanora Bryant (Bronx, N.Y. / Crossway Christian Academy) has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Houghton College, Highlander coach Skip Lord announced today.

Bryant, who is a versatile 5’9” F/G averaged 20 points per game this year, shooting 52 percent from the field and 42 percent from beyond the arch. She also brings with her some much needed inside presence averaging 12 rebounds and 7 blocks per game.

“Nora is a very gifted athlete who comes to us from a very small school in the Bronx which didn't have interscholastic sports. She was able to get some experience in a small home school league. We first met Nora at our Houghton College Summer Basketball Camps. She is a true diamond in the rough,” says Coach Lord. “She has great athleticism and good size for a guard. She is big, strong and fast. She can legitimately play any position on the floor with the possible exception of the post. We see her as competing at the two or three spot and backing up the point. She handles the ball well and is a serious threat from the outside. Nora is a hard worker who will inspire others to excel. She is friendly and outgoing and will add to our team chemistry right away.”

She anticipates majoring in Communications.