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haracter does count! Coach Denny summarized the efforts of the

Lady Cougars as one of their best ever. “We had only

fourteen girls try out for the squad in August, and only

twelve decideci to stay with the program. We even had a girl on the v . s m

team who never had played on an organized

team before. In manv wavs, the teams
many ways,

accomplishments meant more since there were vs

so many obstacles to overcome.” The team’s

motto was “Christian Character Counts!” and

their theme chapter was II Corinthians 4. “They

definitely developed a lot of character,” said

Coach Denny. They focused on verse seven,

“...that the excellency of the power may be of

God, and not of us.” They proved this when

they earned first place at the Regional

Tournament. Jenny Goodson was named MVP.

Kerri Lamborn and Cindy Compton were

named to the first-team, and Rachel Gardner,

second-team.

REGIONAL CHAMPIONS! LADY As a small team, they had to have

Cougars take a break from the

gym at the regional tournament strong players. Katie Keyes comple­

in Taccoa Falls. Coach Denny mented teammates Janelle Bordean,

had devotions with her team Audrey Wheeler, and Jenny Groschel on

throughout the season, and they

were able to carry with them into their ability to step up and play hard.

every game what they learned in “What doesn’t kill you makes you stron­

God’s Word.
ger,” said Katie. The ladies never gave

up, even if they were down in points in

a game. They didn’t quit, and they

didn’t get discouraged; they continued

to play for excellence and drew from the

strength of His power. Back Row: Lou Denny, Coach Vickie Denny, Jennifer

Groschel, Audrey Wheeler, Kerri Lamborn, Jenny

Goodson, Mindy Tennison, Rachel Gardner, Janelle

Bordean, Heather Ludtke. Front Row: Katie Keyes, Amy

Madeiros, Rebekah White, Cindy Compton, Crystal

Adkins (stats).