ALBANY, Ga. — Sherwood Christian Academy sophomore Ellie Beck scored 66 combined points in the final week of her sophomore season, capping the stretch with back-to-back 30-point performances.

Beck dropped 35 points in the Lady Eagles’ overtime win against Briarwood Academy on Tuesday night, then added 30 more points in her team’s next game to close out the week.

From post player to go-to scorer

Beck said her role has evolved since her freshman year.

“Last season, I was actually more of, like, a post, but as a freshman, I was kind of, like, you know, just coming into it,” Beck said. “So, I was more of just, like, I scored, but I wasn’t, like, the main person.”

Her coach credited the team’s support system and Beck’s own willingness to share the ball as key factors in her emergence as the team’s primary option.

“I think through love and support from the coaches and her teammates, just continue to say, hey, you’re the best player on the floor. Go do this,” her coach said. “And her being humble and willing to share the ball as much as she has.”

Beck pointed to her work ethic and off-season preparation as driving her development.

“I mean, I put in lots of hours in the gym, like, before and after school,” Beck said. “And during the off-season especially, I just shoot and I play AAU, so that really helps me.”

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