A Legacy in the Making
The story of South Jersey’s women’s basketball is one of sustained brilliance, a thread that weaves through gymnasiums in Gloucester, Wildwood and beyond, culminating in national recognition.
At the forefront is Lisa Angelotti‑Gedaka, whose three‑time state championship run at Gloucester Catholic and a 2,035‑point career have become part of local lore.
Not far behind, Christina Foggie etched her name into Lenape history with a 2,137‑point total and a record‑setting 3‑point tally that still reverberates in Burlington County.
Hannah Hidalgo has risen to national prominence, earning three Consensus All‑American honors and the Nancy Leiberman Award that crowns the country’s top point guard.
Crystal Langhorne’s impact stretches beyond the Shore, having led the University of Maryland to a 2006 NCAA title and then carving out a 13‑year WNBA career.
Megan Light Mason, a four‑year starter in field hockey and softball, found her true calling on the hardwood, finishing with 2,443 career points that place her among the all‑time greats.
Bernadette McGlade, who once scored over 1,000 points and rebounds for Gloucester Catholic, later became the first head coach at Georgia Tech, bringing her playing experience to the sidelines.
Monica Johnson’s 3,173 points earned her a place in the Wildwood High School Athletics Hall of Fame, a testament to her scoring dominance.
Cheryl Reeve, now a four‑time WNBA Coach of the Year and a four‑time champion, also collected two executive of the year awards, underscoring her influence beyond the court.
Valerie Still stands as the leading scorer among South Jersey players with 2,763 points and a stint with the USA national team from 1980‑82.
Finally, DeMya Walker, Rancocas Valley’s all‑time leading scorer with 1,546 points, has left her mark in the WNBA, playing for five different teams.
Their journeys, documented by USA TODAY Sports and celebrated across venues from Villanova’s Hall of Fame to the Seattle Storm’s roster, illustrate how a small region can produce talent that reverberates on the world stage.