Carolyn Nehls

1996-1998

Carolyn Nehls was a dominant multi-sport athlete whose impact was felt on the basketball court and the track. A two-time Star-Ledger All-State selection in basketball, she scored 1,307 career points, averaged 16 points per game as a junior and senior, and shot 82 percent from the free-throw line.

Nehls led Randolph in scoring and steals during her final two seasons while helping the Rams compile a 50-8 record over three years. She also excelled in spring track, winning conference, county, and sectional titles in the 400 meters. Nehls went on to play Division I basketball at UMass, where she was a four-year starter and team captain.

Accolades

• 1997 and 1998 Star-Ledger All-State Team

• 4-year varsity basketball athlete

• Averaged 16 points per game during junior and senior seasons

• 1,000-point scorer who finished with 1,307 points

• Shot 82% from the free-throw line

• High games of 29 points and 15 rebounds

• Led the team in scoring and steals during her final 2 years

• 3-year team record: 50-8 (.862)

• 3-year letterwinner in Spring Track; Conference, County, and Sectional Champion in the 400m

• Division I basketball player at UMass; 4-year starter and Team Captain

• 1998 Team Captain in Basketball and Track