(Posted 6:30 a.m., July 23)
Pilypaitis vying for spot on national women's basketball team
By Fred Sherwin
Orléans Online

Former St. Peter Knight standout Courtney Pilypaitis is one of 17 playes vying for a spot on the national women's basketball team that will be heading to the FIBA World Championships in September. File photo

Former St. Peter Knight standout Courtney Pilypaitis is one of 17 playes vying for a spot on the national women's basketball team that will be heading to the FIBA World Championships in September..

Pilypaits recently wrapped up a highly successful collegiate career at the University of Vermont where she established school records for minutes played, three-point baskets, assists and games played.

She has peviously represented Canada at the World University Games in 2009 and the World U21 and U19 Championships..

The Canadian senior women's team is currently ranked 12th in the world according to the FIBA rankings. They are currently in the middle of a four game exhibition series with Chile and Sweden. After winning both fo their game against the Chileans, they take on the Swedes in back-to-back games on July 27 and 29.

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