Hear this lioness roar

Work ethic, fighting spirit and strong family support behind Loiter's ascendancy so far

Ariel Loiter making a three-point attempt. She averaged more than 20 points per game for her high school team and received the IMG Academy Ascender Award for being an all-rounder in studies and sport. Ariel Loiter, who spent two years at IMG, on her
Ariel Loiter making a three-point attempt. She averaged more than 20 points per game for her high school team and received the IMG Academy Ascender Award for being an all-rounder in studies and sport. PHOTO: COURTESY OF TOMER LOITER
Ariel Loiter making a three-point attempt. She averaged more than 20 points per game for her high school team and received the IMG Academy Ascender Award for being an all-rounder in studies and sport. Ariel Loiter, who spent two years at IMG, on her
Ariel Loiter, who spent two years at IMG, on her high school graduation day on June 5 with father Tomer, 50, mother Verena Siow, 46, and sister Liron, 13. Her key target when she heads to college is to help Colgate win the Patriot League championship.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF TOMER LOITER
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Ariel Loiter tries to live up to her name, in part because she knows it will give her the best chance at success.

Her Israeli father, Tomer, and Singaporean mother, Verena Siow, chose "Lion of God" in Hebrew and she has been fighting for her dreams like one.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 02, 2020, with the headline Hear this lioness roar. Subscribe