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Scholarship For DHS Basketball Star

Queen Alford signs with Jacksonville University in the Atlantic Sun Conference school.

basketball star Queen Alford signed a scholarship offer Friday morning with Jacksonville University, a Division 1 school in the Atlantic Sun Conference. Β 

The ceremony began with a welcome from girls basketball Coach Bill Roberts. He read from Queen's college entrance essay which emphasized Queen's growing process from a basketball-loving freshmen to a dedicated, hardworking, team leader.

Queen wrote of overcoming struggles and staying focused and committed to a mission of success. The reading was followed by the signing ceremony led by Decatur Athletic Director Carter Wilson.

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