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Murrieta Valley Alumna to Play Ball for CSU Dominguez Hills
Murrieta Valley High School alumna Amber Wharton will play women's basketball for California State University Dominguez Hills on a full-ride scholarship this winter.
First a Nighthawk, then a Laser, now a Toro.
Murrieta Valley High School alumna Amber Wharton will play women’s basketball for California State University Dominguez Hills on a full-ride scholarship this winter, her father, Jeff Wharton, told Patch.
After graduating from Murrieta Valley in 2011 and being named the 2010-2011 Southwestern League MVP, the 5-foot-9-inch guard went on to play for Irvine Valley College.
While a Laser, Wharton was first-team all-conference for two years. She averaged 10.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game this past season, according to a news release by Irvine Valley College.
After graduating from Murrieta Valley in 2011 and being named the 2010-2011 Southwestern League MVP, the 5-foot-9-inch guard went on to play for Irvine Valley College.
While a Laser, Wharton was first-team all-conference for two years. She averaged 10.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game this past season, according to a news release by Irvine Valley College.
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