Eastside Catholic’s O’Rourke invited to a pair of all-star showcases | Prep sports news

Published 10:17 am Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Eastside Catholic’s Michaela O’Rourke continues to pile up the awards, earning invitations to a pair of all-star showcases.

After being named Metro League Player of the Year, O’Rourke recently received invitations to a pair of all-star showcases, the Queen of the Hardwood Classic in Lakewood and the Washington-North Idaho All-State game at Spokane’s West Valley High School.

“It’s really flattering,” O’Rourke said of the invites. “I’ve played with and against a lot of the girls playing in the games and it’s nice to be counted among them.”

The Queen of the Hardwood will be played on Saturday, Apr. 28 at Lakes High School in Lakewood and the game with fellow all-state selections from Washington and Idaho will be Saturday, Jun. 23 at Spokane’s West Valley High School.

O’Rourke is still uncertain where she will continue her career and is currently weighing the options of playing at a Division III school or walking-on with the chance of earning a scholarship somewhere larger.

“We’re just trying to find the best option,” O’Rourke said, adding she hopes to study psychology.

2011-12 Metro League honors

Player of year — Michaela O’Rourke, Eastside Catholic

Coach of year — Jasen Thomas, Franklin

First Team

Michaela O’Rourke, Eastside Catholic; Makayla Roper, Cleveland; Michaela Carew, Seattle Prep; Patrice Tosten, Franklin; Kaylee Best, Lakeside.

Second Team

Janee Lewis, Franklin; Purshall Artison, Seattle Prep; Sophie Reichelt, Holy Names; Gabby Evans, Nathan Hale; Myzhanique Ladd, Cleveland.

Third Team

Hannah Depew, Bainbridge; Olivia Vincent, Holy Names; Danielle Estell, Lakeside; Grace Kenyon, Bainbridge; Jasmine McCleave, Holy Names.