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Danville Area Community College Athletics

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Marica Paljakka Cargo

  • Class
    1994
  • Induction
    2017
  • Sport(s)
    Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Athlete: 1992-1994 

Marica Paljakka came to Danville Area Community College from Rantoul High School and was coached by DACC Hall of Fame (Class of 2013) Coach Kathy Kaler. Born in Finland, she averaged 13.9 points per game and 4.8 assists per game her sophomore season. Her father coached basketball in Finland and the Paljakka Family was vital in bringing the DACC Women’s Basketball team to Finland in the early 1990’s. Marica continued her playing days at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. Marica currently resides in St. Louis, MO.    
 
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