Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Smyrna grad, wins WNBA

New York Liberty's Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (44) gestures to teammates after making a three-point shot during the first half of a WNBA basketball semifinal game against the Las Vegas Aces, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in New York. (Frank Franklin II - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS)

SMYRNA, Del. - Smyrna High School alumna and New York Liberty Basketball Player Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was crowned a WNBA champion on Sunday night. 

The New York Liberty is celebrating their WNBA title as they beat the Minnestoa Lynx,67-62 in overtime on Oct. 20. Among the winning team's athletes is Smyrna High School alumna and Delaware native Betnijah Laney-Hamilton.

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