BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Villa Maria College women's basketball team secured a talented player on Tuesday, as Ellanda Francois announced her commitment to Villa. Francois is a native of Naples, Florida and attended Gulf Coast High School. 
 
In her senior year, the forward impressed with 269 points and 128 rebounds. She helped lead the Sharks to a 22-6 overall record, as well as an appearance to the Elite 8 of the Girls Class 7A State Tournament. 
 
Head Coach Mike McCarthy is excited to have such a high character student-athlete joining the Viking family. 
 
"Ellanda is a great kid and equally great player," he said.
 
"She come from a good family, with great values and she was at the top of our recruiting board," he added. "We are thrilled to get a player and person of her caliber."
 
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