As a Lady Cat
Grace Hyland played in 17 games (14 starts) on her way to averaging 2.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. She also made 20 steals. Five times Hyland led the Lady Cats in assists in 2012-13.
With increased playing time, Hyland began to make an impact as a sophomore in 2011-12. Hyland started eight games and played in 24 of the Lady Cats’ 27 games. She averaged 3.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and nearly one assist per game. Hyland also finished fifth on the team with 24 steals.
Hyland played in 22 games and averaged nearly 14 minutes per game as a freshman in 2010-11. Hyland averaged 2.7 points, one rebound, and nearly one assist per game. Her 23 steals ranked fifth on the team. Hyland shot 22-59 (37.3%) from the floor, 10-31 (32.3%) from three-point range, and 5-9 (55.6%) from the charity stripe.
Hyland has a single-game high of 16 points at Shepherd (WV) University on Jan. 28, 2013. She also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out five assists against West Liberty (WV) University on Feb. 21, 2013.
Grace is the daughter of Scott Hyland and Beth Rotella.
At Upper St. Clair High School
Grace Hyland lettered four years, was a three-year starter and a two-year captain at Upper St. Clair High School. Hyland, an Almanac Second-Team All-Section selection as a junior, helped lead Upper St. Clair to a WPIAL AAAA Championship in 2008. She also helped take the squad to the PIAA Final Four in 2007. Hyland finished her career with 591 points and 211 rebounds. She also ranks fourth on the school’s all-time three-pointers made list.
In 2009-10 season, Hyland averaged 10.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 steals, and 1.7 assists per game. She shot 32.5% from the field, 26.8% from three-point range and 75.6% from the free-throw line in her senior season.
Academically, Hyland graduated with high honors and was a member of the National Honor Society. Hyland received a Pitt-Johnstown Presidential Scholarship.
She was coached by Ernie Koontz at Upper St. Clair High School.
