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General: Casey Grace begins her first sea-
son as her Stag. The junior college transfer
brings length and versatility to the lineup.
She plays a European style of play in the post and is improving on her
back-to-the-basket game. She can also handle the ball and distribute
to teammates.
Before Fairfield: Played for two seasons at Dawson Community College
…
Averaged 14 points, seven rebounds, and two steals per game for
the Buccaneers as a sophomore … An All-Mon-Dak Athletic
Conference selection … Also earned Mon-Dak All-Academic honors …
Graduated from Carrigaline Community School in her native Cork,
Ireland in 2010 … Helped team to county and regional championships
…
Served as team captain for six seasons … Also played for the
Glanmire Basketball Club and was named the Female U18
International Player of the Year by the
Irish Examiner
after helping
team to a national championship.
Personal: Daughter of Jacqui and Martin Grace … Has three sisters …
Major is international business.
Casey
Grace
Junior
6-1
Forward
Carrigaline, Ireland
Dawson CC
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General: Lizzy Ball begins her first season
as a Stag. Ball will share the responsibili-
ties at the point. A hard-nose competitor,
Ball likes the physical game both offensively and defensively. She has
good instincts in terms of getting her teammates involved and her
‘
bulldog’ style of play is infectious.
Before Fairfield: Spent the 2011-12 season at the New Hampton
School where she averaged 12.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.2 rebounds
per game en route to All-New England Prep School honors … Earned
five varsity letters at Manchester-Essex Regional High School where
she averaged 18.7 points per game and was a 1,000 point scorer …
Also lettered in field hockey and lacrosse at Manchester-Essex.
Personal: Daughter of Martha and Dan Ball … Has five siblings …
Major is nursing.
Lizzy
Ball
Freshman
5-7
Guard
Essex, Mass.
New Hampton School
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General: Christa Scognamiglio embarks on
her first season in a Stags uniform. The
guard is a deep three-point shooter adding
another weapon to the Stags’ game beyond the arc. A bright and
heady player who is a perfect complement to the Stags backcourt.
Before Fairfield: Earned four varsity letters at Pearl River High School,
graduating as the program’s all-time leading scorer with 1,685 points
…
Named the Rockland County Player of the Year as a sophomore, a
junior, and a senior by the Journal News … Chosen as the 2012 NYS
Class A Player of the Year after averaging 16.7 points and 1.8 three-
pointers per game … A three-time First Team All-State selection … A
four-time All-League selection … Helped the Pirates to a pair of sec-
tional titles … A member of the National Honor Society and SADD.
Personal: Daughter Allyson and Joe Scognamiglio … Mother played
field hockey for four seasons at Appalachian State … Father played
rugby in college … Major is business.
Christa
Scognamiglio
Freshman
5-10
Guard
Orangeburg, N.Y.
Pearl River
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General: Kristin Schatzlein remains in her
home state of Connecticut to begin her col-
legiate career. At six-feet, Schatzlein brings
length and height to the backcourt and can play all three positiions. A
very good scorer and yet possesses the ability to see the floor and has
a knack for making the right pass.
Before Fairfield: Earned four varsity letters at Tolland High School
where she scored more than 1,700 points and was named
Connecticut’s Gatorade Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year … Served
as team captain for three seasons … Averaged 18.6ppg, 9.2rpg,
4.5
apg, and 4.2spg as a senior, helping the Eagles to a 24-4 record
and a Class M State Final … A four-time All-CCC East selection … A two-
time All-State selection by the
New Haven Register
and the
Hartford
Courant
…
Named Tolland’s Female Athlete of the Year and team MVP
three times … Also lettered in volleyball and track.
Personal: Daughter of Donna and Lee Schatzlein … Older sister, Kelly,
played basketball at Merrimack College … Major is undecided.
Kristin
Schatzlein
Freshman
6-0
Guard
Tolland, Conn.
Tolland
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