Renae Waters

Broomfield High School standout forward Renae Waters has signed a basketball letter of intent to play for the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.  Waters a 5′11 senior made the decision to sign early after taking an official visit that included a scholarship offer and an educational opportunity to good to pass up. 

Before heading north to South Dakota and making the transition to the world of college basketball, Waters and her Broomfield High teammates have unfinished business as they will attempt to capture thier fourth consecutive 4A state championship.  The Eagles have a combined overall record of 84-2 over the past 3 seasons going vitually unchallenged through 4A girls basketball.  As a junior, Waters was an integral part of the Eagles run to the 2009 state championship coming off the bench behind a slew of talented seniors.  She came up huge in the state championship game versus Mullen scoring 8 points and grabbing 8 rebounds after the Eagles fell deep in foul trouble down the stretch.  In the upcoming 2009-10 season the Eagles will be relying heavily on the senior forward to lead the way.  Renae has worked extremely hard this offseason to increase her versatility on the court.  Her dominance in the post has been strengthened by an emphasis on “finishing through contact” but she has also spent a significant amount of time developing her perimeter jump shot and ballhandling to allow for a greater threat away from the basket.  There are high expectations and big shoes to fill both from a production and leadership standpoint for the Eagles.  Renae has been preparing for this opportunity for some time and will have no issues filling the void.

The South Dakota School of Mines is located in Rapid City, South Dakota and competes athletically at the NAIA Divison I level and as a member of the Dakota Athletic Conference.  The Hardrockers have qualified for the NAIA National Tournament 8 of the past 12 seasons including two trips to the Final Four along with capturing 2 DAC titles.  They are coached by Barb Feldereman, who is entering her 28th season with the Hardrockers and has compiled an overall record of 412-325 and 9 conference titles.  Visit the Hardrockers at www.athletics.sdsmt.edu

Renae has been involved with Geoff Golden Basketball over the past couple of years and has earned the title of hardest working female athlete in the program.  For those of us that know Renae, her success is no suprise, she tends to pursue her goals and ambitions with an intense focus and work ethic that is uncommon to the average teenager.  As a coach, I could not be more proud of her accomplishments on and off the court, nor could I be more appreciative of her willingess to be coachable, her persistent attitude and the never say die work ethic that was a part of our every workout.  Congratulations Renae on another goal accomplished and another 4 years on the hardwood…I’ve enjoyed the process!

Coach Golden