It was a privilege to be able to coach the Jr. High girls this season. They are a fun and unique bunch of individuals that came together as a team. The improvement that each girl made was awesome and so much fun to see everyday in practice. Every girl contributed to the team and shared in celebrating our Third Place win at the confrence tournament.
The awards that were given out were as follows : Offensive MVP --Cheyanne Camblin , Defensive MVP -- Tori Lewis ,Tournament MVP -- Amelia May, Most Improved -- Taylor Coady, The Glass Cleaner Award -- Cheyenne Foote , The Coaches Award -- Ashton Abarr , The Rising Star Award -- 6th grade Brooklynn Graybill , 7th grade Caitlyn Hiser , 8th grade Haley Sessions. With everybody making such a contribution it was difficult to make these decisions.
The whole team, 8th grade: Amelia May , Ashton Abarr ,Tristen Brewer , Cheyanne Camblin ,Cheyann Justice , Cheyenne Foote , Haley Campsey , Haley Sessions , Kaelyn Hodson , Tori Lewis , Taylor Coady , Sami Moger
7th grade : Aspen Eldredge , Caitlyn Hiser , Sarah Cushenberry , Tiffany Ward , Brianna Sweeney 6th grade : Brooklynn Graybill , Darbi Schlenker , Karli Renner , Melanie Riley.
At one point in the season the coaches were taping nine girls ankles. Thats a lot of tape, but really shows how tough the girls are to still go out and compete. A big thanks to Sami , who got hurt in the first game , but still cheered on her team mates and helped with managing the team. Also to Tristen , who missed some games, you kept your spirits up and came back at the end of the season to contribute at tournament,,
I think every coach wants to win their last game of the season. That would mean a championship , third place , or a consolation championship. But over all to end on a win is a big lift to the program. Over the last five games these girls went 4 and 1 ending with the third place win. They were playing their best basketball at the end of the season. Another coach comented on what an improvment he saw in our team and was glad that the season didn't have another week or two because he didn't want to face us again.
Going from 20 girls to maybe ten next year , there will probably be some growing pains as these younger girls step into the leadership rolls and more playing time. I am confident that both Aspen and Caitlyn will be great leaders and these sixth graders will also step up to have a competitive season.
Thanks again to all the parents and fans for your support.We always had a great crowd whether at home or away. You rock!!
A big thanks to Coach Foote!! You have a great competitive spirit and had my back the whole season. You did a great job!
It really was a privilege to have this opportunity. I don't think there could be a more pretty picture than to see all these girls with smiles on their faces. If you get a chance, ask one to say the pledge of the hoop. Its cool. It would be my hope that all these girls get to stay together because the potential of greatness is within their grasp.
Thanks again to all !!
Longhorn for Life
Coach Bennion
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