Junior Brooklyn Smith surpassed 1000 career points during Eminence’s 77-18 win at Fairdale on Thursday, Feb. 19.
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Eminence junior Brooklyn Smith eclipsed 1000 career points during the Warriors’ 77-18 win at Fairdale on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Smith entered the season with 641 career points after tallying three points as a seventh grader, 80 as an eighth grader and 279 points in both her freshman and sophomore seasons.
Before Thursday’s game, Smith needed 27 points to accomplish the feat.
She quickly found an offensive rhythm against Fairdale with 11 points in the first quarter.
As Eminence built a comfortable lead, Smith continued to shine offensively and reached 1000 points by the end of the evening.
“It was important for her to get to 1K. We were up big entering the fourth quarter (59-17), but we kept Brooklyn in because she was making the run to the 1000-point mark,” said head coach Thom Coffee.
She led the Warriors with 28 points, including 11-of-15 shooting from two-point range.
“When she hit the mark, her teammates were so excited for her. That is what makes the night special. These achievements are not about one kid. It is about the teammates who work together over many years and celebrate the success of their teammate,” said Coffee. “Brooklyn is loved by her team. She is loved by her coaches. Experiencing a moment like this is awesome for the whole program.”
Smith is the second Warriors to enter the 1000-point club this season. During Eminence’s season-opening win over Iroquois, Victoria Spiegl hit 1000 career points.
“We started off game one of the year celebrating with Victoria getting to 1000, and in our second to last regular season game, we got to celebrate with Brooklyn,” said Coffee. “I don’t know how many schools can claim to have two 1000 point scorers in their backcourt. Not only does Eminence have that, both kids are returning next season.”