2019 5’7 standout guard Alisha Lewis told me this week that she has decided to leave Ursuline Academy and will transfer to Long Island Lutheran in New York.
Lewis helped lead the Ursuline Raiders to a 23-1 overall record including their third consecutive Delaware state girls basketball championship this past season. This was the programs 17th overall state championship, whos notable alumni include WNBA superstar Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics. This success along with her talent got Alisha post season recognition including 1st Team All State and Delaware State Player of the Year selected by the Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association.
Lewis was a three year starter at Ursuline Academy and this past season averaged 10.6 points per game and 2.1 steals per game. She has been busy and working hard this summer playing AAU with the EYBL Nike sponsored Philly Belles and also had the opportunity in May to attend USA U16 National Team Trials.
I got the opportunity to speak to John Noonan(Ursuline Academy Head Coach/Owner of OHP Basketball) earlier about the news of Lewis transferring and here is what he had to say. “Alisha is a tremendous young lady and super basketball talent, she will be missed on and off of the court. After careful consideration Alisha and her mother believe a transfer is in her best interest to thrive academically, socially, and athletically. They are seeking a change of scenery for her high school experience as basketball is only a small part of the equation. We wish her all of the best and she will be remembered as an all time great Ursuline Raider”. Noonan’s resume includes being a 4 time state champion head coach(2012, 2015, 2016, 2017), USA Coach of the Year in 2015, Delaware Coach of the Year in 2012 and 2017, and was amongst 12 finalist for the United States Marine Corps/Women’s Basketball Coaches Association national high school coach of the year.
Lewis will be joining a very talented group of players at Long Island Lutheran that include (2018) Grace Stone, Amani Free, and (2019) Jaida Patrick. They will look to compete for a New York NYSAIS AA state championship next season.
It was an absolute pleasure getting to cover and interact with Alisha during her time playing here in Delaware. She is a very talented player and great young lady. We here at 1stStateSports wish Alisha and her family the best moving forward with her high school career and look forward to her long term success beyond.
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