Bio

Tricia graduated from Medical Lake High School where she was an outstanding athlete and has been named to her high school hall of fame. She continued her playing career at CCS where she became an excellent post player for Head Coach Bruce Johnson and Assistant Coach John Blake. Nilles set many CCS records in her career, ranking in the top five in single game scoring (34 points), single season scoring (483 points), and career rebounding (485 rebounds). She was named the team MVP in both her years at CCS and was named to the NWAACC All-Region First Team in 1990-91. Nilles helped lead her team to a 23-9 record and a fourth-place finish in the NWAACC Tournament in her sophomore season. She continued her higher education and playing career at Whitworth University.