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Thursday, January 24, 2013

NHS Girls Basketball Players Nominated for McDonald's Game

Diamond DeShields and Shayla Cooper of Norcross High have a chance to play in the prestigious high school all-star game.

Nine high school basketball players from Gwinnett County, two of which are from Norcross High, have been nominated to play in the annual McDonald's All-American all-star games later this year. Seniors Diamond DeShields and Shayla Cooper of the Lady Blue Devils were both picked. Cooper is dedicated to Georgetown University, according to ESPN. DeShields, a shooting guard, is signed on to go to the University of North Carolina. She also earned the MVP title in the U17 World Championship team, which won first place this year by defeating Spain in August. Six of the other McDonald's players, who all play for girls teams, include: Lexie Brown and Peyton Whitted of North Gwinnett High; Kaela Davis and Kristina Nelson of Buford High; and Brookwood…

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

NHS Basketball Player Ready For Anything

Norcross High's Shayla Cooper is ready for anything basketball throws at her.

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