Kiara Johnson signs with Belhaven

Kiara Johnson (center) signs her basketball scholarship with Belhaven with MGCCC women’s head coach Melanie Stone (left) and asst. coach Pete Georgian.

Kiara Johnson averaged 16 points per game for MGCCC in 2009-10.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College sophomore Kiara Johnson is taking her game to the next level after signing with Belhaven this week. Johnson, a 5-foot-5 point guard from Wiggins, averaged 16.7 points per game in 2009-10 for the Lady Bulldogs and also averaged three steals and three assists per contest.

“I chose Belhaven so I could go into Pre-Law and also play basketball,” Johnson said. “It’s a very good school and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to play at the next level.”

Johnson also played in the annual MACJC All-Star Game on Mar. 25 and earned Most Valuable Player honors as she helped lead the South squad to a 73-59 win over the North.