3 Texas WBB signees earn Gatorade POY award

[Hank South]

From L-R: PF Bri Crittendon, SF Addison Bjorn, PG Lizzy Spaight 

[Hank South]

From the announcement for Crittendon: 

"At the time of her selection, the 6-foot-3 senior small forward had led the Ravens to a 22-4 record this season and the quarterfinals in the 6A state tournament. Crittendon averaged 28.3 points and 6.7 rebounds through 26 games, including 36 point effort in a 86-25 win over Brighton High. A three-time Rocky Mountain League Player of the Year and a McDonald’s All-American selection, Crittendon is ranked as the nation’s No. 8 recruit in the Class of 2026 by ESPN. She concluded her prep school career with 2,983 points, 891 rebounds, 270 assists, and 323 steals, making her the leading scorer in state history. 

"Crittendon has maintained a weighted 4.11 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play basketball at the University of Texas this fall. 

"She has volunteered extensively at local elementary and middle schools in addition to donating her time to the Denver Dream Center, a non-profit organization that offers support for underserved people at risk. Also a member of River Ridge’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter, she has also served as an instructor at youth basketball camps."

[Hank South]

From the announcement for Bjorn: 

"The state’s returning Gatorade Player of the Year, the 6-foot-2 senior guard/forward averaged 25.7 points and 14.3 rebounds per game this past season, leading the Panthers (22-7) to the Class 6, District 8 championship game. A McDonald’s All-American Game selection and a national Naismith Award semifinalist, Bjorn also averaged 2.5 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.8 steals per game. Ranked as the nation’s No. 10 recruit in the Class of 2026 by ESPN, she concluded her prep basketball career with 2,380 points and 1,192 rebounds.

"Bjorn has maintained a weighted 3.93 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play basketball at the University of Texas this fall.

"A member of the Park Hill South student council, Bjorn has volunteered locally with People of All Colors Succeed, a non-profit that focuses on self-empowerment for students."

[Hank South]

From the announcment for Spaight: 

"The 5-foot-8 senior point guard averaged 19.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and four steals per game this past season, leading the Gaels (23-3) to the Class 5A state title, the program’s second in three years. Spaight shot 48 percent from the field, including 41 percent from 3-point range, and sank 77 percent of her free throws. The state’s 2023-24 Gatorade Player of the Year and the 2026 NIAA Class 5A State Championship MVP, she’s ranked as the nation’s No. 18 recruit in her class by 247Sports.

"Spaight has maintained a 3.29 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play basketball at the University of Texas this fall. 

"Spaight has volunteered locally serving meals to the homeless and assembling backpacks for underserved schoolchildren. She has also donated her time as a youth sports camp instructor and as part of holiday turnkey drives for the needy."

[CJ Vogel]

Two things, Texas WBB is in great hands currently. 

Texas WBB will be in great hands for the future. This upcoming recruiting class is Vic’s best and the top in the country.