What she did: Coleman is the Capital District’s leading scorer, and the Springers needed every one of her points last week. After the Springers’ starters sat out a victory over Armstrong, she scored 21 points and had 11 rebounds and nine steals in a 78-77 nondistrict win over Meadowbrook. She produced 29 points (25 in the second half and overtime), 10 rebounds and seven steals in a victory over Hanover. Age: 16 Three words your friends would use to describe you: “Piece of work.“ Strengths: “Intensity, defense, scoring.“ Toughest opponent other than yourself: “My dad. We go at it.“ I’m working to improve: “Ballhandling; consistency on free throws.“ Favorite food: Captain Crunch cereal. Favorite candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Best sports memory: “Winning the state championship [AAU Xplosion] as a 10 year old. We were down eight points and won with less than 10 seconds remaining.“ Also on that team were Jazmin Pitts of Cosby and Alyssa Frye and Andrea Hobbs of Thomas Dale. Biggest challenge: “Staying in control of everything I do.“ If she had one wish: “To be four years older.“ Possession you can’t do without: “The NV2 [cell phone].“ What’s on your iPod: “Jay Z, Li’l Wayne, Beyonce.“ Facebook or MySpace: MySpace. One thing about you most people don’t know: “I sing in the shower.“ Top priority: “Becoming the best I can be for myself and my team.“

What she did: The Cougars’ do-everything leader averaged 16.7 points and 12 rebounds in victories over St. Gertrude (52-50), St. Catherine’s and Norfolk Academy (49-48). She also was credited with 16 steals. Against St. Gertrude, she became the first Collegiate player, boys or girls, to score 1,000 career points. Age: 17 Three words your friends would use to describe you: “Loud, energetic, reliable.“ Strengths: “Defense, rebounding, leadership.“ Toughest opponent other than yourself: “My mom. She always tells me what I’m doing wrong.“ I’m working to improve: “My offensive game and foul shots. Everything.“ Favorite food: Lasagna Favorite candy: Starburst Best sports memory: “It didn’t involve me, but when I was a sophomore playing volleyball, my teammate JoBeth [Stoddard] knocked a girl over with a spike.“ Biggest challenge: “Being positive. Not showing that I’m stressed.“ If she had one wish: “To have more wishes.“ Possession you can’t do without: “Shoes. I have to match.“ Persons she admires most: “My mom.“ What’s on your iPod: “I don’t have one.“ Facebook or MySpace: Facebook One thing about you most people don’t know: “I wish I was Hispanic. I love the Latin culture and the language.“ - Arthur Utley

What she did: Was the top scorer in the Pohanka Chantilly tournament at Chantilly High and was named to the all-tournament team. A 5-10 senior, Foley scored 55 points in the three games. She had 23 in the final when the Eagles (11-1) lost for the first time this season. The Eagles bounced back with a Colonial District win over Deep Run, a game in which she scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Foley leads the team in scoring and rebounding and is second in assists. Age: 17 Three words your friends would use to describe you: “Studious, funny, hard working.“ Strengths: “Communicating and shooting.“ Toughest opponent other than yourself: “My coaches. They see things in me and my teammates and push us to our potential.“ I’m working to improve: “My ballhandling, rebounding and aggressiveness on offense.“ Favorite food: Apple pie and (vanilla) ice cream. Favorite ice cream: Cookie dough Best sports memory: “Winning back-to-back district titles.“ Biggest challenge: “Finding time for schoolwork [4.65 GPA]. If she had one wish: “For our team to go as far as possible and to stay as close as we are.“ Possession you can’t do without: “My computer.“ Persons she admires most: “My parents and my siblings.“ What’s on your iPod: “A little bit of everything.“ Facebook or MySpace: Facebook One thing about you most people don’t know: “I’ve seen every episode of King of Queens.“ - Arthur Utley