A new chapter for a record‑setting shooter
Lauren Harris, a senior at Faith Christian High School in Yuba City, has etched her name into California basketball lore as the all‑time leading 3‑point shooter in girls high school history, a milestone marked by 742 made threes.
Her exploits also include three Sac‑Joaquin Section championship crowns and a staggering average of 31.1 points, 13.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.3 blocks per game in her final season, highlighted by a 26‑point, 16‑rebound performance in a 51‑37 victory over Palisades.
After initially pledging to Long Beach State, Harris changed course when the program underwent a coaching transition, ultimately signing with the Colorado Buffaloes of the Big 12 Conference, a move that brings her within reach of a national stage.
Colorado head coach JR Payne lauded the recruit, describing her as a player with elite shooting range and a competitive fire that will bolster the Buffaloes' ambitions, while her father, Geoff Harris, expressed profound relief that the decision aligns with both family proximity and the team's recent surge.
The commitment marks a rare convergence of individual brilliance and program momentum, positioning Harris as a cornerstone for Colorado's upcoming campaign and underscoring the growing talent pipeline from Northern California to the Pac‑12.