Posted: Apr 23, 2015
"I am blessed to even have the opportunity to play at CMU," Wright said. "I can't thank my parents, friends, and past coaches enough for all their support. And a big thanks to the coaches at CMU for giving me the chance to play. I can't wait to start."
Wright averaged 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game for Father Tolton Catholic (Mo.) High School. For the Trailblazers, she holds two single-game records for most 3-pointers made (6) and points (28), three single-season records for most points (322), 3-pointers made (53) and steals (58) and five career records for points (1,032), 3-pointers made (174), free throws made (124), assists (165) and steals (207).
A four-year player and captain, Wright received the Trailblazer Award as a senior and Captain Award as a junior and senior. She was named All-District as a junior and senior.
Wright also played soccer for the high school for three seasons and played softball as a junior and senior. Off the court, she is a member of the Tolton Key Club and National Honor Society.
The Columbia, Mo., native played AAU basketball for the Lady Deuces.
"We are really excited to have Hope joining our program," Arnold stated. "Coach (Curt) Riley is one of the best in the business, and we know Hope has been well-prepared. She is truly a balanced guard with good quicks who can defend but can also really shoot it from behind the arc. With her skill set, as she progress through the years, she has a chance to really be special."
Wright is the fifth member in the Eagles' 2014-15 signing class, joining Minera Area (Mo.) guard Riley Reddin, Hurley (Wis.) High School guard MaKayla Wolfe, Fort Zumwalt West (Mo.) High School guard Lexie Moe and Boonville (Mo.) High School forward Morgan Edwards.
Central Methodist finished last season 15-15 overall, reaching the HAAC Tournament quarterfinals. The Eagles are 79-45 in four seasons during Arnold's tenure.
