Pre-CCSU: Three-year letterwinner at Gaston High School in Gadsden, AL ... Team captain her senior year and helped lead team to a 26-6 record on coach Tonya Bogle’s team that advanced to the state finals ... Averaged 19 points four rebounds, three assists and five steals per game ... Named second team All-State as a senior and to the state All-Tournament team ... Named All-County, All-Region and All-Area both her junior and senior seasons ... Named Most Valuable Player in Etowah County ... Alabama state three-point field goal champion at state tournament ... Shot 71 percent from the free throw line and 41 percent from the field ... Helped lead team to a 23-10 record as a junior and a 19-7 record as a sophomore ... Received MVP award as a senior and Hustle award in sophomore and junior seasons ... Also lettered two years in volleyball ... Member of Beta Club and had "Highest Honors."

Coach McCullers says: 
"Ashley (Howell) is a true point guard and a tremendous three-point shooter. She had a fantastic season last year, leading her team to the finals of the state championship."