Vianca Tejada has drive, attitude.

Vianca Tejada has an attitude, make no bones about it. And according to those who know her on the basketball court, it's that attitude that separates the Cherry Hill East senior from the rest of South Jersey's top basketball players. Just don't mistake Tejada's attitude as a negative. "I'm driven by the fact that I hate losing," said Tejada, who boasts a 14.8 scoring average for the 13-4 Cougars. "I'll do anything it takes to win. I have to win. Nothing else matters." Tejada's on-court attitude radiates positive undertones. The 5-foot-9 guard is self-assured, carrying her chin high, her eyes focused on the task at hand. She's quick to pick up a teammate, even quicker to stand up for herself. Just don't cross her. "If you push her, she's going to push back twice as hard, because she's just so competitive and determined," Cherry Hill East coach Kim Keyack said.


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