Independence Pirates Women’s Basketball’s Merveille Nkoyock has been named to the 2024 KJCCC All-Conference First Team. Playing in 19 overall conference games, Nkoyock averaged 16.9 points per a game, shot 37.4% from the field and 35.8% from beyond the arc. She consistently put up impressive single-game numbers including a game-high 34 points against Butler, hitting 5 of 11 from the 3-point line. Merveille finished the season ranked 3^rd in free throw percentage, 6^th in points per game, and 11^th in total number of points within conference play. Merveille was KJCCC Conference Player of the Week for Week 8 of the season.

"Merveille is one of the most dynamic offensive players in the entire country. She is one of the very best scorers I have ever coached, because she can do everything. Merveille is an elite rim finisher and can shoot it from range off the dribble. She was the X factor for us on offense this year. We weren't the same team without her”, said Indy Pirates Head Coach Rob Beckmann.

Sophomore point guard Sabrina Larsson earned KJCCC All-Conference Honorable Mention accolades. Throughout the conference schedule she played over 35 minutes each game, averaging 10.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and shot 75% from the free throw line.

"Sabrina is an incredibly humble and sincere kid who was our leader this season. She has a lot of natural athleticism and a passion for the game. We were able to push pace and have a fast, exciting style of play on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball because of Sabrina. I recruited her for almost a year when I was previously the Associate Head Coach. I'm very appreciative of Sabrina for being our leader in my first year as Head Coach at Independence; she was a key part of our success”, added Coach Beckmann.

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