L-R: Coach Kurkowski, Coach Caschera, Brittany Farron, Coach Tabor and Athletic Director Ed Dopp.

March 30, 2009 - Shaker High School senior Brittany Farron was recently named Section 2's top girls basketball Scholar-Athlete.

Farron, a member of Shaker's varsity girls basketball team, received the prestigious award for demonstrating:

• High standard of academic achievement

• Good citizenship and moral character

• Sportsmanship and leadership ability

North Colonie coaches first selected Farron to receive the district's award, after which she was selected to represent the Suburban Scholastic Council. She was then named Section 2's top female Scholar-Athlete.

Farron finished her high school basketball career on a high note. Brittany led the team in an impressive challenge to Schenectady, the the top seeded team, in the opening round of Sectionals. Farron's coaches say she has a strong knowledge of the game and understand the importance of intangibles, such as setting screens, boxing out, playing team defense and all-around hustle.