VERONA — Senior co-captain Audrey Deptula is a proven scorer for Middleton’s girls basketball team.
But last Saturday night, Deptula took her game to a whole new level.
Deptula, a University of Loyola Chicago recruit, scored a career-high 39 points and pulled down 16 rebounds to help Middleton overpower Madison Memorial, 78-47, in a Big Eight Conference matchup and the final game of the 2023 MLK Showcase hosted by Verona High School.
The scoring explosion didn’t surprise Deptula’s teammates.
“She is very much a leader,” said senior Addy Gmur, who is a team co-captain along with Deptula and junior Kenzie Zimmerman. “When Audrey’s scoring and is on, it pushes everyone else to go for it and succeed. She’s an inspiration. She’s an all-around player. She’s a defender, rebounds, and gets assists, too.”
Added Zimmerman: “When she gets hot, you can’t stop her. Anywhere on the court, she can score. It’s awesome to see.”