Only one girls basketball player in all of Chenango County has even attempted as many free throws (50) as Unadilla Valley guard Jordan Anderson has made. And that person amassed her free throw attempts in two more games than the Storm’s junior point guard.

Anderson, despite her 5-foot-3 frame, continually shows courage and relentless determination in taking the ball hard to the basket against much larger opponents. So even on nights when she is not shooting the ball well, she still makes an impact on the scoreboard.

“She’s tough and she loves the contact,” said fifth-year UV head coach, Brandi Backus. “It doesn’t matter how big you are, she’ll challenge you.”

Anderson was having an off night from the field in last week’s UV Tournament championship game against Cazenovia. Cazenovia, Section III’s reigning Class B champion, lost some key players from last year’s championship team, but remains as a formidable opponent.

Despite a 1-for-6 shooting day from the field, Anderson was resolute with her dribble penetration heading to the foul line for 18 attempts – 14 of those finding the bottom of the net. Her lone field goal was a key three-pointer, and she tossed in three steals, three assists, and four rebounds. In addition to those gaudy numbers, Anderson also proved she was also a clutch player. With the championship on the line, Anderson was good as gold from the foul line. She made 4 out of 4 free throws in the last 10 seconds to wrap up UV’s first-ever home tournament victory.

Anderson is currently second among Chenango County scorers this season at 15 points per game, and the Storm’s fast start has it in position to post its first winning season in seven years.