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Moorpark’s Hinojosa Plans to Play for Pepperdine

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Damaris Hinojosa, The Times’ 1997-98 Ventura County girls’ basketball player of the year, has committed to Pepperdine.

The Moorpark High forward, who averaged 23 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.5 blocks, selected the Waves over UC Santa Barbara and UCLA, among other schools.

“I feel very comfortable with my decision,†said the 5-foot-10 Hinojosa, who is expected to play shooting guard. “I had known for quite a while that [Pepperdine] was where I wanted to go.â€

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Hinojosa said she will officially commit to the Waves on Oct. 9, the first day high school seniors can sign a letter of intent.

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