The results are in!
The women’s NCAA Championship basketball game between the University of South Carolina and Iowa drew a staggering 18.7 million viewers on Sunday, as reported by Channel 2 Action News.
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In the highly anticipated match, two talented students hailing from the metro area showcased their skills on the grand stage.
Sania Feagin and Raven Johnson, both teammates at USC, showcased their exceptional skills and led their team to a resounding victory by effectively shutting down Iowa’s star player.
Raven Johnson attended Westlake High School.
Channel 2’s Tom Jones visited the venue and spoke with the staff about the incredible performance.
Hilda Hankerson, former basketball coach, expressed her pride in the entire West Lake community.
Raven’s performance has garnered not only the pride of Westlake, but also the admiration of her former principal.
Jarvis Adams shared his excitement about the buzz happening throughout South Fulton.
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the impressive play by Raven, who managed to shut down Iowa’s top player Caitlin Clark, stealing the ball from her and scoring.
Hankerson noted that the incident was significant, emphasizing that it is rare for female players to get stripped in the open court at the college level.
Raven left a lasting impression at Westlake High School as a champion. Banners proudly display the 4 state championships and the national championship that she played a crucial role in securing. Hankerson fondly recalls her as the Gatorade Player of the Year.
Raven was also awarded the prestigious Naismith Award, an honor given to the most outstanding male and female college basketball players in the nation.
However, according to Raven’s principal, it is not this particular aspect that makes her stand out.
Adams described her as an incredibly humble person when meeting her.
Last summer, Raven returned to Westlake with a humble and giving spirit. She used her Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) money to distribute book bags and school supplies to the community.
“Just from her own heart. She has some NILs, and part of her NILs involves working out deals so she can give back to South Fulton,” Adams explained.
According to her former coach, Raven excels in every endeavor she undertakes.
According to Coach Hankerson, championships appear to be ingrained in Raven’s DNA.
Hankerson mentioned that she has received a multitude of rings, to the point where she is running out of fingers to adorn them.
Feagin successfully completed her high school education at Forest Park High, which makes her coaches immensely proud of her achievement.
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