Centennial’s Ethridge becoming more than just an elite shooter
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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