Eastern Signs State's Leading Scorer
(Press Release 04-24-07)
Hank Mooney, Office of Public Information

Several of Oklahoma’s top high school seniors have recently signed letters of intent with Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. Bethel’s Kelli Adams, who was the state’s top scorer in her senior season, leads the group of talented young women who will be playing for the Lady Mountaineers in the fall.

Adams, a 5-foot-10 forward, averaged 24 points per game for the Lady Wildcats this season, finishing her four-year high school career with an average of 18.6 points per game. For her stellar play, the Daily Oklahoman honored her this year with the title of “Super Five Player of the Year,” an award given to the paper’s pick for the best player in the entire state. Adams was also named to the Tulsa World’s All-State first team, as well as making the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State team.

After Adams led Bethel to its twelfth consecutive state tournament appearance and a two-year record of 50-5, she was courted by several small Division 1 schools. But the senior chose to sign with the Wilburton junior college in order to further develop her skills on the hard-court.

The Lady Mountaineers will also welcome Adams’ fellow Daily Oklahoman All-Stater, Shaqualla Alexander, of Wewoka. Alexander averaged 20.8 points per game in her senior campaign with the Lady Tigers.

Area players Nicole Harris, Savanna and Heather Kirkland, Stigler have also signed to play with Eastern next season. Kirkland, averaged 18.1 points per game for the Lady Panthers, while Harris finished her senior season with 15 points per game. Michelle Hardimon, of Westmoore and the third leading scorer in the state, Rikki Wolfe, of Schulter have also signed letters of intent with the Lady Mountaineers. Wolfe averaged 22.3 points per game for the 2006-07 season.

Click on photos to view a larger version.
Kelli Adams Bethel High School	Michelle Hardimon, Westmoore High School
Nicole Harris Savanna High School	Rikki Wolfe Schulter High School

Visit the Athletic Department for additional Athletic news.