On Sept. 19, senior Megan Logan announced her commitment to play Division III women’s basketball at the University of Scranton via Instagram.
The University of Scranton, located in Scranton, PA is a private Jesuit university with around 6,000 undergraduate students. Scranton competes at the Division III level in the Landmark Conference, with 34 NCAA Division III teams.
“I chose Scranton because when I visited, I loved the campus and team,” said Logan. “The team has been very successful over the years and it seems like a great program to be a part of.”
The Logan family embodies athletic prowess and achievement. Logan’s mom and dad both excelled at playing basketball in college, while her older siblings both had successful careers: her brother, Sean Logan, plays basketball at Davidson College, and her sister, Clare Logan, swims at Duke University.
“My family has been a big influence on my basketball career,” said Logan. “Growing up around a competitive and supportive environment has pushed me to work harder and stay dedicated.”
Despite the pressure of being a successful athlete and the youngest in a venerable family, Logan has forged a path of her own. Logan was the only freshman in her class to make the WHS girls’ varsity basketball team, which was loaded with athletic talent and experience. In her sophomore year, she put up 159 points and 171 rebounds for the Blue Devils.
With two high school seasons under her belt, Logan thrived in her junior year, accumulating 304 points and 185 rebounds. The pinnacle of the season was leading the team to their second-ever North 2, Group IV sectional title and a 20-7 record.
Logan has received numerous accolades in her three years at WHS, such as receiving a spot on the Union County Conference All-Star First Team for the Watchung Division her junior year. In her mind, the greatest accomplishment came in triumphing over Bayonne in the Sectional Final.
WHS girls’ varsity basketball head coach Liz McKeon can attest to this accomplishment. “All-County, All-Area…all those things are nice, but I think Megan’s biggest accomplishments include our Sectional Semi-Final win over Plainfield and our Sectional Final win over Bayonne this past year,” said McKeon.
McKeon also cited Logan’s leadership abilities that have developed over the last three years. “Each year, [Logan’s] voice has increased, helping her become more of a leader,” said McKeon. “She isn’t a loud person, but more so leads by example.”
“Playing on the WHS team pushed me to improve every day and showed me how to balance school and sports,” said Logan. “It also gave me a chance to build strong friendships and learn how to lead.”
Logan will take the lessons she has learned from both WHS and her club team, NJ Panthers, such as discipline, teamwork, hard work and staying focused with her through her college career.
At Scranton, Logan hopes to “grow both on and off the court” along with improving her skills and contributing to the team’s success, as she has done at WHS. “I want to make the most of the opportunity by working hard and learning from my coaches and teammates.”
As Logan has been on the team for three years, McKeon has had the opportunity to get to know her both as a player and as a person. “Scranton provides an environment where she can thrive both as a student and an athlete,” said McKeon. “Her style of play and commitment to team success align well with the values of the Scranton basketball program.”
Logan looks forward to her senior year, hoping to “finish strong and leave a lasting, positive impact.” Logan has learned by example and led by example over the past three years, but most importantly, she has set an example of dedication and determination for years to come.
