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October 31, 2012

Weatherford College —Coyotes spotlight—

Staff Report sports@weatherforddemocrat.com The Weatherford Democrat Wed Oct 31, 2012, 08:08 AM CDT

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Women’s Basketball: #21 JohVonna Darrington

Athlete bio:

6’0” soph. forward/post from Oklahoma City — First Team All-Conference selection for the Lady Coyotes last season – Averaged a team high 18.1 points with 7.9 rebounds per game – As a senior at Putnam City North High School, named District MVP, second team All-State – Appeared in the Oklahoma state finals as a sophomore and won the state championship as a freshman.

A closer look...

Goals for the season:

“Win conference, first team All-Conference, win nationals and become a better player than I was last year.”

Favorite athlete: “Maya Moore.”

Favorite team: “OKC.”

Favorite food: “Burgers.”

Favorite movie: “Set it Off.”

Favorite musician: “Nicki Minaj.”

Favorite subject in school: “Math.”

What’s your nickname? “Vonnie.”

Why did you come to Weatherford College? “Because of my scholarship and to further my education in becoming a physical therapist.”

What’s your favorite thing about the Weatherford area? “The gym.”

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? “Married with kids in the WNBA/overseas.”

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