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Addyson Figueroa has the “it” factor, that indefinable, know-when-you-see quality, according to Highland coach Eric Kundich.

People tend to flock to the 5-foot-6 sophomore guard, who is one of the Trojans’ captains.

“She’s naturally outgoing,” Kundich said. “She can talk to anybody, all groups of people. She’s taken a leadership role with our younger kids.”

Figueroa can’t exactly explain the phenomenon.

“It comes naturally, being a leader,” she said. “I’ve been playing basketball since first grade, and most of the time I’ve been a leader on those teams, whether it’s appointed or not. Most of the time, my teammates look to me if they need to talk about something or just ask a question.

“Even now, during drills, some of the girls will come u

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