Switz. Co. Basketball Star Commits Franklin College

Aleiah Thomas finished her storied career as one of the top scorers in Lady Pacers history.

Aleiah Thomas signs her letter of intent to play basketball at Franklin College. 

(Vevay, Ind.) – One of the top scorers in Switzerland County girls basketball history is heading to Franklin College.

Aleiah Thomas signed her letter of intent on April 16.

Thomas is one of five Lady Pacers to score at least 1,000 career points.

As a senior, Thomas averaged an ORVC-best 17.1 points per game. She was also among the conference leaders in rebounding, assists, field goal percentage, free throw percentage and made 3’s.

Thomas’ impressive stats garnered an All-ORVC selection. The Lady Pacers star was also one of four area players named to the Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 100 Senior Girls list.

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