Coaches use ‘take care of today’ motto to practice

Girls Basketball

Justice LaMaster | Staff Writer

The Warriorettes have been very mature and dedicated to their basketball team this year. It has created a better team balance, and players have expressed their individuality in a way that shows commitment and cordiality.

“I am most proud of seeing how they have matured year after year. I believe that sports are what makes them more mature because sports come with commitment, learning what hard work is about and learning how to get along with others,” Coach Donna Cheatham said.

Cheatham mentions that she can see this years Warriorettes going all the way, because of how well they are doing right now.

“Being a Warriorette, I am proud of how hard our team works. We never give up during our games, and everyone has such a determination to win,” Zoe Zellers (11) said.

Before The Booster went to press, the Warriorettes were 3-2 and are still trying to be at the top, at their games. Tonight, the JV Warriorettes will be playing an away game at six, against New Albany.

“From the studies I have done, I believe that the Warriorettes win the same amount of away games as they do at home. Mentally, the location of a game does not have an effect on the players, but the crowd and how big the gymnasium is does seem to have an effect on the girls.

What I tell my girls is do not give me excuses; just give me results. This is a way I try to train the Warriorettes to be,” Cheatham said.

Most coaches would say that they have long term goals for their players before the end of the season; however, when it comes to the Warriorettes, the coaches are more worried about taking care of today because that is what makes tomorrow easier.

On the contrary, athletic director Jamie Lowry said, “I hope they win the Mid-Southern Conference and continue to succeed further more.”

Cheatham gave advice along these lines to the Warriorettes. “Do all you can do that day, so that you can be satisfied with yourself and have a better tomorrow,” she said.