CSUDH Women's Basketball Signs Bailey, Kribell to National Letters of Intent
Freshmen look to help Toros improve upon 2003-04’s 10th-place conference finish
June 2, 2004

Carson, CA -- Cal State Dominguez Hills head women’s basketball coach Van Girard today announced the signing of freshmen Alana Bailey and Michelle Kribell, both of whom will begin playing for the Toros in the upcoming 2004-05 season.

In leading John Muir HS to a 21-5 record in 2003-04, Bailey (Altadena, CA/John Muir HS) was named league MVP. A great leaper, the 5-11 forward averaged 13 points and nine rebounds per game, tallying three assists and two steals as she earned All-CIF honors under JMHS head coach Joe Ford. Academically, the incoming freshman maintained a 3.68 GPA as a prep.

Kribell (Buena Park, CA/Western HS), a 6-0 forward / center, averaged a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds, playing both forward positions as well as in the post. She shot nearly 50% from the field in leading Western to a 4th-place league finish. With her double-double average and 3.0 GPA, she was named the Orange League MVP, a first-team All-CIF selection and a scholar-athlete. Additionally, the 2003-04 basketball team captain ran the 800m and 1600m races for the WHS track and field team.

“I look forward to both players making significant contributions to our program next year,” Girard states.

“Alana has great hands and athleticism while Michelle has a nice face-up game. We graduated only one senior and have our core nucleus returning, so with the addition of these freshmen, I expect big things for our program.”