08 Feb 2023 Calle Citty – Harding Academy (501 Football Team 2023)

Calle Citty has been reliable for Harding Academy since she stepped on the court four years ago. 

The senior averaged 13.9 points and 9.1 rebounds per game last year, earning all-state honors. After an early playoff exit a year ago, Citty is looking to make a deep run with the Lady Wildcats to close out her career.

“Calle is a 6-foot guard/forward who presents matchup problems,” said Harding Academy Head Coach Rusty Garner. “She can score around the rim or from the outside. She’s a terrific rebounder and defender. She is also a four-year starter with as much experience as possible. Calle is a great on-floor communicator and is constantly helping teammates recognize situations and get to the right places.”

Citty is a two-time 501 Basketball Team honoree. She was named the state tournament Most Valuable Player in soccer last season, helping lead the Lady Wildcats to a state championship. 

But it’s not just the on-the-court or on-the-pitch successes that have been the biggest contributions from Citty. 

“Calle is a great student and friend,” Garner said. “She is a high-character young lady and will be successful whatever she decides to do. Calle volunteers yearly to work the Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5K race and works as a mentor to younger students in the school’s ‘Big Sister’ program. Calle is loyal, intelligent, thoughtful and caring.

“We expect Calle to be a team leader, not only with her statistics but also with her voice and experience.”