GIRLS BASKETBALL
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
“
Taylor really shines when it comes to her effort, dedication
and high character. She’s one of our hardest
workers, who not only pushes herself to get better,
but pushes her teammates as well. Taylor is also a
top-flight student, who exemplifies what this program
is about and what we are trying to do moving forward.
”
CENTRAL DEWITT COACH CHAD SPECHT
TAYLOR
VEACH
Taylor Veach has been a big part of Central De-
Witt basketball from the moment she stepped
onto the court as a freshman. Veach, the lone
underclassman out of the three finalists, led
the Saber girls through a phenomenal season
with a dominating dual-threat game. Veach is
a versatile post, her 5-10 frame allowing her
to work inside while her ball-handling and
shot makes her a threat on the perimeter. Her
20.5 points per game puts her in the top six
scorers in all of Class 4A, her best being a 30
point performance against Maquoketa in late
February. As the Sabers transitioned into a
smaller lineup this season, Veach found herself
in the lane quite a bit. Because of that, she
pulled down a team-high 6.4 boards a game,
45 coming on the offensive end this season.
Her quick release from the outside made her
difficult to guard. Veach made 41 percent of
her three-point attempts, good for 47 makes
this year. She pitched in 11 blocks and 33
steals throughout the year as well. Veach was
an All-State selection for the second straight
year, earning first team honors in her sophomore
campaign.
CENTRAL DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL
SOPHOMORE
CHAPY Awards
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