Shermyah Bracey (center, seated) signed a national letter of intent Tuesday to play basketball for the Williams Baptist University Lady Eagles. The NAIA program located in Walnut Ridge finished 19-11 overall this year and advanced to the American Midwest Conference tournament semifinals before falling to Columbia (Mo.) College. Rison Coach Seth Taylor said Bracey, a guard, played varsity basketball for four seasons for the Lady Wildcats, averaging more than 5 points per game over the span. During her career, he said averaged 85 assists, 45 steals and more than 50 rebounds per year. She was an All-Conference selection for three years, an All-Star nominee in 2022, and made the All State Tournament Team this year. Joining her for the signing were family and coaches. Pictured left to right are Barbara Williams, Thelma Brandon, Jackie Williams, Bobby Montgomery, Essence Brandon, Rison Coach Seth Taylor, Shermyah Bracey, Williams Baptist Coach Kala Tyus, Noah Wells, Jersey Bracey, Iesah Bracey and Shermar Bracey.
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