Las Vegas Review-Journal

Centennial’s Ethridge becoming more than just an elite shooter

- By Ray Brewer A version of this story was posted on lasvegassu­n.com.

Centennial guard Justice Ethridge doesn’t say much. Whether it’s in a practice or social setting, the 5-foot-8 senior is often reserved.

Rather, she let’s her game do most of the talking. And in last year’s state championsh­ip game, Ethridge lived up to her “silent assassin” moniker.

She scored 22 points in the first half and made an NIAA championsh­ip game record six 3-pointers in leading the Bulldogs to their third straight state title and top-5 national ranking.

Ethridge is one of three Centennial players on the Sun’s Super Seven preseason team, landing on the exclusive list for a second season.

“She doesn’t say two words in practice,” Centennial coach Karen Weitz said. “It’s her physical example. The way she practices every day and the way she plays.”

Ethridge, a UNLV commit, averaged 13 points per game last season and is rated as a three-star prospect by Hoopgurlz.com. They consider her the nation’s No. 16 ranked guard for 2018.

Ethridge has worked long hours on honing her shooting craft. Once the 3-pointers starting falling in the state game, it felt like another day of putting up shots in the gym.

“It is natural. I have always been a

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 ??  ?? Members of the Sun’s Super Seven girls preseason all-city basketball team are, from left, Eboni Walker, Melanie Isbell, Justice Ethridge, Rae Burrell, Essence Booker, Dre’una Edwards and Dajaah Lightfoot.
Members of the Sun’s Super Seven girls preseason all-city basketball team are, from left, Eboni Walker, Melanie Isbell, Justice Ethridge, Rae Burrell, Essence Booker, Dre’una Edwards and Dajaah Lightfoot.

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