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hours on hours of

intense practice

driven by a

not willing to give up

Commitment freshman forward,

Kristen Howell, a

guards the ball be­

fore completing the

play. “My goal as a
She pulled on her athletic shoes, grabbed her jacket and
player is to work

duffle bag, and briskly walked to the van. Like her team­ hard, be disciplined,

mates, Kristin Hudson prepared for the road trip right and become better in

every aspect of my
before the Thanksgiving break. The busy schedule and

game,” she said.

long hours cut into the girls' studies and free time, not to

mention sleep. “Basketball requires a great deal of com­

mitment,” Kristin said. “When you get in from a game at

midnight and then have to get up for an 8:00 a.m. class,

you learn very quickly to be disciplined in your studies as

well as in your game.”

Though the schedule may be tiring at times, the la­

118 dies and their coaches pour themselves into the sport with

a purpose in mind. With strong senior leadership, good

i! height on the team, and enthusiasm on everyone’s part,

the ladies aim to bring home a title. Though ambitious

in pursuit of their goal, the ladies guard their conduct.

W
Kristin said, “This season, I obviously want to bring home
o

m
the national title, but I want my actions on and

en
off the court to be an example. Because God
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s

has blessed me with the ability to play, I want
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those actions to glorify Him. Your testimony

on the court is as important as off, because it is

on the court that people see you as you really
asketball

are. There’s no hiding out there.”

The combination of the team’s potential

and the ladies’ own spirit of dedication could

produce what Coach Drury calls “a force to be

reckoned with.” Jessica Russell agrees, “We can

achieve so much if we rely on God and each

other to get us through this season.”

Kristen Hogrefe

Katie Dwyer listens As her opponent at­

as Coach Dave tempts to block her

Drury talks to the shot, Jennifer Ruth

girls during a time­ stays focused. “My

out. “I appreciate ultimate goal is to im­

Coach because he prove every time I

knows that we are a step on the court,"

good team, and he she said. “I want to

wants us to reach our be the best player I

potential,” she said. can be.”

Crystal Jenny Kristin

Adkins Goodson Hudson

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Forward