On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Souderton seniors Marissa Sandone and Krista Schneider were recognized for committing to continue their basketball careers at the collegiate level. To view photos of the event, please visit the Photo Gallery.
Marissa Sandone – Gwynedd Mercy University (Basketball)
Major: Early Childhood Education
Final list of colleges: Gwynedd Mercy, Cabrini, West Chester, St. Joseph’s
Reasons for choosing Gwynedd Mercy: “I picked Gwynedd because it’s a perfect fit. It’s small, it’s close to home and they have a great program for basketball.”
Favorite high school basketball memory: “My favorite memory was when we made playoffs sophomore year.”
Coach Lynn Carroll says: “Marissa is always one of if not the smallest players on the court, but never plays that way. She's so smart and really understands the game. She's a great on-the-ball defender and does all of the little things - boxes out consistently, plays help defense, sees the floor well. A lot of our opponents really focused on her on defense, and her reputation as a great shooter opened up a lot of opportunities for her teammates this past season. I know how excited Keith Mondillo is to be getting her next year and I'm looking forward to watching her play at the next level.”
About Marissa:
Favorite food: Chocolate
Favorite movie: Finding Nemo
Favorite music: Pop
Krista Schneider – Ursinus College (Basketball)
Major: Neuroscience
Final list of colleges: Ursinus, Catholic University, Franklin & Marshall
Reasons for choosing Ursinus: “I chose Ursinus because I loved the atmosphere, I loved the coaches and also the team. It also has a nice balance of rigorous academics and athletics.”
Favorite high school sports memory: “My favorite basketball memory would be my senior year season when our team became so close and we became best friends. My favorite lacrosse memory was winning back-to-back championships my sophomore and junior years.”
Coach Lynn Carroll says: “Krista is only going to continue to get better. Her size as a guard is a huge asset, and with her work ethic, she'll continue to improve her game. She really came along as a defender over the last four years and will work as hard as anybody on the court. In addition to her skill set and work ethic, she's extremely coachable and is a positive leader and role model.”
About Krista:
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite movie: Clueless
Favorite music: Alternative
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