The St.
Louis Surge will have a little local flavor leading the way when
they take the court on Saturday in the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball
League regional tournament.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>Former Cardinal “font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>Ritter College “font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>Prep standout Jordann Plummer will be one of the players to watch when the Surge faces the Minnesota Jaguars in the regional semifinals at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Tip-off is at 3:30 p.m. The winner will take on winner of the 1:30 p.m. game between Rock City and Kansas City for the championship later that evening at 6:30 p.m.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>“It feels good to be playing back home again,” Plummer said. “I’m very excited about this weekend.”
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>The 5’6” Plummer was a former star player at Drake University, where she was one of the top guards in the Missouri Valley Conference throughout her career. At the conclusion of her college career, Plummer was slated to play professionally overseas, but things fell through at the last minute.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>Plummer has spent the past year coaching basketball at Normandy High and playing in a local rec league to stay in shape. While preparing to run in a marathon during the spring, she ran into Khalia Collier, the new owner of the Surge. They made contact during Memorial Day weekend and the Surge had a new point guard.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>A four-year starter at Cardinal Ritter, Plummer was arguably the best girls’ player in the school’s history. She finished her career with more than 2,000 points en route to earning Class 3 All-State honors.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>Plummer was one of the top all-around players in the Missouri Valley Conference during her career at Drake. In her last two years, she led the Bulldogs in scoring, assists, steals and free throw percentage.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>With the success she is enjoying with the Surge, Plummer is still hoping to get overseas and play some professional basketball.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>“I would still love to play overseas if we can make it happen,” Plummer said. “I might as well keep going as long as my body doesn’t give out.”
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana; layout-grid-mode: line;”>Admission to Saturday’s event is $5 per game; $10 for a day pass and $3 for children who are 12 years old and younger.
