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Dribble, Shoot, Pass, Score. By: Ashley Carroll and Hailee Betts
Shoes squeak, basketballs get dribbled across the Reid drills are when the team does wall sits, and
court, and the crowd cheers as the JV and Reserve girls the lightest person walks on top of their legs, trying
basketball teams prepare for a big game. This year the to get to the other side without falling.
teams have gotten so close, which helps the girls stay All of the girls interviewed agreed the team has
motivated throughout the season. “I like that it’s a a strong bond, mostly due to long practices and bus
team sport, it’s fun and makes me push myself hard,” rides. We asked the girls what makes them want to
reveals sophomore Leah Dennell. Freshman Faith play basketball and they all had different answers.
Tompkins says, “We give each other high fives a lot and Dennell says, “I love the adrenaline rush I get when
cheer on the girls who are on the court.” I score.” Tamayo, on the other hand, says, “I do it
The girls also have lots of time to have fun and because I like being part of a team. Basketball also
make memories. When sophomore Ellen Tamayo was helps me get ready for soccer season.” Tompkins
asked about funny stories, she had tons to offer, but says, “The coaches make me feel motivated.” No
her favorite is, “One time, were warming up, and the matter what makes the girls want to play, they all
varsity gills were shooting with us and there were have dedication and motivation to do the best they Vinter
basketballs flying everywhere, one ball came flying over can for the Ralston girls basketball team.
into one of the girls' face."
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