Santa Ynez Valley Union High School junior Malia Loos appears to be unstoppable, on and off the court.
It’s her third year on Santa Ynez’s varsity basketball team, where she now holds the school record for most three-pointers made in a single game, according to coach Jason Finley. Loos is currently on pace to break both the single-season and all-time records in that category.
“Her ability to hit shots in big games is unmatched,” he said, “and brings a whole different level of confidence to our team.”
Loos was also voted captain by her team this year, and Finley said she continues to lead by example in that position. She also works hard in the classroom, where Finley said she has earned herself a current 4.5 grade point average. She’s had an A in every high school class she’s ever taken.
“She is a great teammate and joy to have around,” Finley said.
This article appears in Dec 13-20, 2018.