WBB Dupler

Houghton, NY- Ashley Dupler (Jamestown, NY/ Jamestown) has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball at Houghton College, Highlander coach Skip Lord announced today.

Dupler comes to Houghton after leading Jamestown High School to consecutive Class AA Section VI Titles and IAABO Champions in 2006 & 2007. During her senior campaign she averaged 10.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.7 blocks, 3.0 assists, 2.7 steals per game shooting over 58% from the field. Jamestown High School went 23-1 in 2006-07 (14-0 in Divisional play) winning the ECIC Div 1 Championships and being recognized as the #1 team in Western NY and #7 team in the State for Class AA.

"Ashley Dupler will be a very successful 4 or 5 player at the NAIA level," said Highlander coach Skip Lord. "Our Conference, the American Mideast Conference, has had some of the best post players in the country over the years. Ashley brings the size, athleticism and physical skills to compete at that level right away. She, too, has been well coached and played in one of the strongest AA programs in the State. Ashley is a quality person from a wonderful family. There is no question in my mind that she will be a great addition to our program."

Ashley finishes her career at Jamestown High School's as the all-time leader for blocks in a single season with 112, and the all-time leader for blocks in a career with 288.

She was also recognized as a 2nd Team All-Western NY selection, 5th Team All-State Class AA, Post-Journal Co-Player of the Year, Western NY All-Academic Basketball Team, Waste Management All-Tournament Team, United Way All-Tournament Team, and the recipient of the Maggie Dixon Scholarship.

Ashley is the Daughter of Rodney and Linda Dupler, she anticipates majoring in Physical Education.

Houghton College has deep and solid roots in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, where our teams use their commitment to excellence, both on the field-of-play and in the classroom, as a platform for their strong and unique emphasis on Sports Ministry. Their goal is to make a difference for the Kingdom on campus, in Allegany County, in the Northeast and around the world. Houghton is one of only 13 institutions who have been hand-selected by the NAIA to serve as "Champions of Character" Program Centers, opening the door for Houghton to be a leader, both in the Northeast and nationally, in character education. Through hands-on, innovative community outreach initiatives, Houghton coaches and student-athletes are working together to change the culture of sport and to change our culture through sport.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 25 2007 CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- April 25 2007
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648