ALTON - Alton Lady Redbirds combo guard Alyssa Lewis has been dreaming of playing basketball overseas before she ever stepped foot on a high school court. In November, she officially made that dream a reality, committing to the Rome City Institute in Italy to continue her education and basketball career. For her achievement, Alyssa Lewis is an Auto Butler Car Wash Athlete of the Month for Alton High School. “It’s amazing,” Lewis said after a 77-13 win over Hazelwood West Saturday afternoon. “It’s always been my dream, since I was in the eighth grade, so to get that opportunity, I didn’t think much about it (before committing). “Obviously, I looked into the logistics of everything, but to live out my dream and to officially commit to it, as early as I did, some people don’t get a chance like this in their whole life. So I’m extremely grateful.” Alton head coach Deserea Howard remembered Lewis talking about wanting to pla
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