Caitlyn Chambers is a highly touted student-athlete out of Greenville, SC. She currently holds a 3.7 grade point average at Greenville Tech Charter. Last Thursday, she made school history by becoming the very first basketball player, male or female, to ever sign a basketball scholarship from GTCHS. "It means a lot, and this school means a lot to me, so I just wanna make them proud," said Chambers.
Chambers is a four year starter for the Warriors, averaging 10 points, seven rebounds and three steals as a senior. She was named All-Region during her freshman campaign, and MVP of Region 2 her junior year.
"I think athletically she has an opportunity to get a lot better, and that's a big draw for us," Jackson said. "She has a good frame, she's athletic, and I think her skill will catch up with that, and she's going to help us a lot."
Jackson said Chambers would probably begin her college career as a power forward and eventually settle in as a small forward.
"She can step out and hit the three and she can take it to the hole, so I think she's gonna be a great player on the college level," said Greenville Tech coach Nakisha Johnson, "she's a great student, a great person and she's fun to be around. I know she's gonna do well, and I'm looking forward to following her."
Alicia Wallace, at 6-2, will provide a great foundation in the center position, especially for a Craig Jackson coached team.
"We run a lot to through the post," said Coach Jackson. "She's got a great build, great hands. For us, she is a huge asset. She plays with her back to the basket, which I think is a lost art."
Wallace has helped her North Surry team to an 18-2 record, and a perfect Mountain Valley record of 12-0.
"We have a huge need in the post," added Jackson, "so, I'm really confident that she will step in and contribute for us."
Wallace is currently averaging 11 points, eight rebounds, and three block shots. She's been named to the All-Mountain Valley Conference team the past two years. She had been heavily recruited by Converse, Pfieffer, and Campbell; however, it was the Lady Cavalier team and Montreat's picturesque campus that impressed her.
"I got to go up there. I really like the location," said the senior basketball star, "I was able to meet the players... I thought it was good. We'll be able to build relationships together."
With a few other players in the works, Coach Jackson's goal of suiting up 18 young ladies next season is becoming a reality. And, to think of what he's already done with a limited roster, Montreat is excited to see what this new era of Lady Cavalier basketball has to offer.