December - Giles High School

Right: Beth Stump said,“Richmond was amazing! Itbrought us closeron and off the court. Thereare no words to describe howit felt being out there in the"spotlight." Even though itdidn't end how we wanted itto, I wouldn't have spent mysenior year any other way! Ilove my team and what webecame. It was a great end;we worked hard foreverything we got! I'm going to miss my juniors and sophomores. Ithank them for the best senior season ever!”Left: Marinna Dowdy said, “It wasdefinitely the best feeling ever,knowing that we were playing on acollege court. The game didn't goas we planned, but we fought hardand gave it all we had. There wasdefinitely nothing to be ashamedof. We had said since August firstthat this was the year to makesomething happen and we camethrough with it. Our motto was,'Make a Statement' and I believebeing the first team to make it toState semi-finals really sent out a message that our programis building. Richmond was a great experience and it'ssomething every team should work for. I brought back a lotof memories that I will cherish forever. I wouldn't havewanted to share this season with anyone else besides thisteam. :)Left: Kara Lilly said, “It was a once in a lifetimechance to play in an atmosphere like that. Win or loseit was a huge accomplishment for us and I’m sohappy I got to be a part of it!”Right: Michaela Ratcliffe said, “It was awesomegoing to Richmond and playing! It was a once in alife time thing and I am thankful I was part of theteam that made it that far!”The team before their trip to Richmond for State SemisTaylor Johnson and MaKaylaSarver support the team.21