ST. LOUIS - University of Missouri-St. Louis head women's basketball coach
Katie Vaughn has announced the signing of
Mallory Ronshausen (St. Louis, Mo.) and
Jalysa Stokes (Joliet, Ill.) to national letters of intent to join the Tritons program beginning with the 2021-22 academic year.
Mallory Ronshausen
5-7 Shooting Guard
St. Louis, Mo. (Cor Jesu Academy)
Accolades:
- Junior: First Team All-Conference
- Sophomore: First Team All-Conference
- Freshman: Honorable Mention All-Conference
High School Junior Season:
- Averaged 15.2 points per game
- Averaged 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game
- Shot 82.1 percent from free throw line
- Helped team to district championship and a 15-14 record
High School Sophomore Season:
- Averaged 16.7 points and 3.5 rebounds per game
- Shot 71.2 percent at the free throw line
- Helped team to district championship and a 15-14 record
AAU:
- Played for Midwest United/Team St. Louis
- Won silver division in the 2020 nationals
- MVP of 2016 Dallas Super 64 Tournament
Coach Vaughn on Ronshausen
"Mallory is a true competitor. Her range will extend the defense and complement our inside game. I am excited for her to bring in her 'refuse to lose' mentality and add that spark to our veteran group returning."
Jalysa Stokes
5-5 Point Guard/Shooting Guard
Joliet, Ill. (Joliet Central High School)
Accolades:
- Three-time Joliet Herald News All-Area Team
- Two-time Gazette Honorable Mention All-State
- Southwest Prairie East Division All-Conference (junior)
- Southwest Suburban Blue All-Conference (fresh./sophomore)
- Voyager Media Second Team All-Area (sophomore)
- MVP Oswego East Christmas Tournament (junior)
- Several other different all-tournament teams
High School Junior Season:
- Recorded 1,000th career point
- Averaged 16.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.0 steals per game
- Helped team to 26-7 record
High School Sophomore Season:
- Averaged 14.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.4 steals per game
- Team went 27-6, winning regional championship
Coach Vaughn on Stokes
"Jalysa is a very versatile player that plays with poise and confidence. She has played with some high caliber players, so she knows how to play at a high pace. We are excited for her and her family to join the Triton family!"
