Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
Louisiana Tech women’s basketball head coach Brooke Stoehr announced the addition of two student-athletes to the Lady Techsters program during the early signing period Friday morning.
LA Tech added prep guard Jayden Terry (Gainesville, Fla./Gainesville HS) and forward Hillary Dawson (Malakoff, Texas/Malakoff HS).
Terry, a 5-9 Gainesville, Florida product, reached the 1,000-point plateau during her sophomore season.
“Jayden is an explosive guard who can attack to score as well as create for others. She is a selfless teammate and will be a great fit with our backcourt. She has the ability to play in the open court and in transition. Jayden is a consistent threat from 3-point range. She uses her instincts and quickness to be disruptive defensively and can create scoring opportunities with her intensity. We are excited to welcome Jayden to the Lady Techsters family.”
After scoring 754 during her freshman season, Terry averaged 14.2 ppg and 1.4 assists during her sophomore season. She followed that up with 15.8 points and 1.3 rebounds per contest during her junior year, earning First Team All-Area. She plays AAU for the East Coast United P24.
“I chose LA Tech because of how determined and welcoming the staff and players were throughout my entire recruitment process. It has been a journey, but after my visit to LA Tech, it was clear that becoming a Lady Techster was the right choice for me.”
Dawson is a 6-3 forward has compiled an 84-22 record in her three seasons at Malakoff High School.
“We are thrilled to welcome Hillary to the Lady Techsters family. Hillary is a talented and versatile forward who plays with an extremely high motor. She has the ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor with her shot blocking ability and is a great competitor. Hillary has face up game and can be explosive to the rim as well as score with her back to the basket. She pursues the ball and will rebound out of her area. Hillary will be a great teammate in the locker room and is a great fit for Ruston and Louisiana Tech.”
Dawson has scored over 2,000 points in her career and is coming off a junior campaign that saw her average a double-double with 26.6 points and 13.3 boards a game. She was selected to the TGCA All-Star Game and was named to the TABC All-State, All-Region, and TGCA All-State teams.
The 2023-24 District 18-3A Offensive Player of the Year also earned Academic All-District honors last season. She plays AAU for Team Lex 3SSB.
“I chose LA Tech because of the family atmosphere, how much I felt welcomed, and the Lady Techsters tradition of greatness. The personability of the players and coaches played a major part in my decision!”
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