Basketball

Eisenhower High School

Class of 1977

Inducted 9/29/23

The 6-foot-1 Rawls was part of the All-City girls basketball team in 1976 and 1977. Though no player of the year award was given in girls basketball yet, Rawks likely would’ve won it in 1976. Said one coach: “When she played against our team, it got to the point where I knew there was nothing we could do to stop her. I just sat back and watched.”

Rawls averaged 23 points and double-figured in rebounds with a best of 48 points and 31 rebounds against Stephen Decatur. In 1977, as part of Ida Brooks’ 10-3 Panthers squad. Rawls was in double figures in every game except one and scored 30 or more five times with a high of 41.

Rawls was also a letter winner on the volleyball team.