
Holy Cross’s do-it-all guard who stuffs the box score
In the 2005-06 season, Sarah Placek was a senior guard for Holy Cross who brought steady all-around production, averaging 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28 games, while also contributing 1.8 steals per game and starting 28 times.[5] Earlier Holy Cross coverage shows the same pattern: she was a top rookie in the Patriot League, repeatedly earned weekly honors, and was praised for disruptive defense and timely playmaking, making her a strong fit for a team that values toughness, ball pressure, and veteran composure.[2][4][15]