Serena Benavente

Benavente was a three-time league MVP at Notre Dame High School and four-year starting guard for St. Mary’s of Moraga. She recently capped off a lengthy career with USC Heidelberg of the German Pro League by leading the team to the championship, earning MVP honors. Serena was captain of every team she played for. Benavente keyed USC Heidelberg’s rise from Region 3 to Region 1 – the highest league in Germany. Her last year was one of her best. In addition to the championship and MVP honors, the team finished 23-1 and she lead the team in points (11.2), assists (3.2), and steals (2.4). At St. Mary’s, Serena was named to the West Coast Conference All-Freshman team. In 2003, she took Notre Dame HS to its first CCS title in 25 years.