OGWUMIKE ON THE BASKETBALL COURT
Ogwumike has seen her numbers rise since her freshman year, when she was named the district newcomer of the year. As a freshman, Ogwumike was fourth on the team in scoring with a 10.1 points per game average. She also hit eight 3-pointers, averaged a team-best eight rebounds per game and was second on the team in steals at 3.1 per game and blocked shots at 1.2.
Ogwumike has visions of playing for a Texas state titlein Austin this season.
Photo by John Godwin
As a sophomore, Ogwumike led the team in scoring with 13.3 points per game. She also finished second in rebounds (7.1 per game) and blocks (.8) and first in assists (1.7), steals (3.1).
More importantly to Ogwumike, however, is the district championship Cy-Woods won last year. The Wildcats posted an 11-2 record last year and edged Cypress Ranch and Cypress Falls, both of whom finished 10-3, for the 5A District 17 championship.
"My most thrilling moment in basketball is when we became district champions," said Ogwumike. "Our district is probably one of the most competitive districts in the area, so beating these teams not once, but twice, was an amazing accomplishment."
Ogwumike says that winning championships is what drives her and her teammates.
"My goals are to win games, win championships and just have fun while we do that," she said. "The awards and honors that we get through that process will just be even more fuel for us to continue. I think it would be amazing to go to Austin and play for a state championship and we definitely have a chance."
