Peru State WBB Recognizes Its Senior Players

The sisters were escorted to center court by their parents and younger sister, Deonna.

February 22, 2021Updated: February 22, 2021
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

(Peru, Neb.) – On one of the coldest evenings in many, many years, the Peru State women's basketball team recognized a pair of seniors prior to the start of their game Monday night, Feb. 15.
 
It was also a little different for the Bobcats as they honored a pair of sisters – Kristian and Dayna Dewitt – from Mansfield, Texas. Peru State has had sisters play in the past, but it might have been the first time – at least in a long time – that sisters were recognized on the same evening.
 
The sisters were escorted to center court by their parents and younger sister, Deonna.

The following is what was shared about each player and what was read Monday prior to the contest.

 
Both Kristian and Dayna had been on the team for two years with Kristian's playing time cut short due to some injuries.
 
23 Kristian Dewitt
 
Mansfield, Texas, is the home of Kristian Dewitt. Dewitt went to Alcorn State University after graduating from Mansfield Lake Ridge High School before coming and playing for the Bobcats. She is the daughter of Derek and Keri Dewitt. Dewitt is a kinesiology major and after graduation Kristian plans to go to graduate school as a grad assistant and later become a college basketball coach. One of many Bobcat memories for Kristian is creating long lasting friendships with teammates.
 
Kristian's Career Stats
Career Games – 7                           
Career Points – 28                          
Career Rebounds – 16
Career Assists – 15
Career High – 11 points vs Benedictine 2-3-2021
Career High Assists – 8 vs Missouri Valley 2-10-2021
Season Stats
PPG – 4.7
RPG – 2.5
APG – 2.5
 
21 Dayna Dewitt
 
Mansfield, Texas, is the hometown of Dayna Dewitt. Dewitt went to Riverside Community College after graduating from Riverside Poly High School in Riverside, Calif. She then committed to sign with the Peru State women's basketball program. She is the daughter of Derek and Keri Dewitt. Dayna is a business marketing major and has plans after graduation to move back to California and become an entrepreneur. One of Dayna's many Bobcat memories is the huge win the team had last year over Benedictine in Atchison, Kan., with a score of 70-67.
 
Career Stats
Career Games – 47                                        
Career Points – 356                        
Career Rebounds – 208
Career High – 21 points vs Missouri Valley 2-10-21
Career High rebounds – 10 vs Missouri Valley
Season Stats
PPG – 10.4
RPG – 5.7
APG – 1
 
The sisters were recognized by the Bobcat coaches and their teammates with several gifts and team memorabilia. Unfortunately, the senior night did not end on a positive note as the team dropped their game with Mount Mercy (Iowa).
 

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