CHS's Alayah Cooper-Johnson signs letter of intent

Pictured signing her letter of intent to attend Mineral Area College on a basketball scholarship is Cape Central High School Senior Alayah Cooper-Johnson. Seated at left is her mother, Tiesha Johnson, and at right, CHS Head Girls' Coach Sherri Shirrell. Standing at left is AAU Travel Team Coach Chuck Williams, and at right is Mineral Area College Head Women's Coach Gary Koch.

"Alayah was a tremendous asset to her team," said Coach Shirrell. "Hard working and dedicated, I know she will do well at Mineral Area College." Alayah's stats at Central High School were: 19.2 PPG; 11.8 REB; 3.4 steals; 19 double doubles. Her honors include: All-Conference 1st Team; All-District 1st Team; All-Region 1st Team; All Tourney Teams at Northwest Invitational, Kelso Supply Holiday Classic and Hillsboro Tournament; All-Star team for BA All-Star Extravaganza.