Texas Tech University Athletics
Future Lady Raider Wins Region Player of the Year
February 13, 2018 | Women's Basketball
6-1 forward Taylor Hosendove named Region player of the year in Atlanta
LUBBOCK, Texas – Future Lady Raider Taylor Hosendove earned several postseason awards including the 2017-18 Region 2-7A Player of the Year.
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In her senior season, Hosendove has helped Atlanta Westlake High School to a 25-1 overall record and perfect 10-0 in Region 2 league play. She led the Lions to their third regional championship when they play in the sweet 16 on Friday.
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Hosendove was also one of 15 selected to the Atlanta Tipoff Club's the late season All-Metro team and is considered a 2018 McDonald's All-American nominee.
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After her junior season, the 6-1 forward was positioned on the Georgia Coaches Association 2017 All-State team and was named 2017 Region Player of the Year. Hosendove is tabbed a three-star recruit by ESPN Hoopgurlz and a four-star recruit by Jump Off Plus. She also helped the Lions to three straight state tournament appearances.
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After breaking onto the scene at Westlake her freshman year, she led the team in rebounding during her sophomore season on her way to All-Region Second Team honors.
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Hosendove also considered Kansas, Florida and Alabama among others before deciding on the Lady Raiders.
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In her senior season, Hosendove has helped Atlanta Westlake High School to a 25-1 overall record and perfect 10-0 in Region 2 league play. She led the Lions to their third regional championship when they play in the sweet 16 on Friday.
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Hosendove was also one of 15 selected to the Atlanta Tipoff Club's the late season All-Metro team and is considered a 2018 McDonald's All-American nominee.
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After her junior season, the 6-1 forward was positioned on the Georgia Coaches Association 2017 All-State team and was named 2017 Region Player of the Year. Hosendove is tabbed a three-star recruit by ESPN Hoopgurlz and a four-star recruit by Jump Off Plus. She also helped the Lions to three straight state tournament appearances.
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After breaking onto the scene at Westlake her freshman year, she led the team in rebounding during her sophomore season on her way to All-Region Second Team honors.
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Hosendove also considered Kansas, Florida and Alabama among others before deciding on the Lady Raiders.
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