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Morgan Thompson from Scotland High School has officially committed to play basketball at Newberry College. Known for her exceptional skills, Thompson was a standout player in her high school career, earning the title of Conference Player of the Year and surpassing 1,000 career points. As she transitions to collegiate basketball, Thompson aims to contribute significantly to Newberry College’s women’s basketball team, which has recently faced challenges. The community eagerly anticipates her future achievements on and off the court.
LAURINBURG, NC โ Morgan Thompson, a star athlete from Scotland High School, has officially committed to play collegiate basketball at Newberry College in South Carolina. The signing ceremony, attended by Thompson’s family and faculty members, took place in the media center of Scotland High School on Monday afternoon.
Thompson, who has played for the Lady Scots varsity basketball team for four seasons, has made a significant mark in her high school career. She was recognized as the conference player of the year during the 2022-23 season and surpassed the milestone of 1,000 career points in her junior year. In her final season, she led the team with an average of 19.4 points per game, a 44% field goal percentage, and 5.6 assists per game.
The Lady Scots had a competitive season, finishing with a record of 14-10 overall and 7-7 in conference play. Their performance was commendable as they advanced to the second round of the 3A NCHSAA state playoffs in the 2024-25 season, marking the fourth consecutive year they made it to the state playoffs and winning at least one playoff game in each of the last three years.
Newberry College, where Thompson will continue her career, is a Division II institution competing in the South Atlantic Conference, except for wrestling, which is part of Conference Carolinas. The college’s women’s basketball team faced challenges last season, recording a 6-22 overall record and a 5-19 mark in conference competition. The last time Newberry had a winning season was during the 2019-20 campaign, boasting a record of 16-12 and reaching the quarterfinals of the conference tournament before falling to Catawba.
As of now, the schedule for the 2025-26 season for Newberry College’s women’s basketball has yet to be released on their athletics website, leaving anticipation for the upcoming season as Thompson prepares to take her skills to the collegiate level.
This signing marks a pivotal moment in Thompson’s athletic career, reflecting her dedication and hard work throughout her high school years. With a promising future ahead, she aims to bring her impressive track record and skills to the Newberry College basketball program, where she will look to contribute to turning the team’s performance around and achieving new successes.
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- KTVO: Scotland County Hires Weston Smith
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- Laurinburg Exchange: Scotland Boys Basketball Game Recap
- Google Search: Scotland High School Basketball
- MaxPreps: South Central Girls Basketball
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Basketball
- Laurinburg Exchange: Scotland Boys Basketball Ends Regular Season
- Google News: Scotland Basketball Playoffs
