20 23 20 23 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Lydia Spies Mykie Messer

MESSENGER: What was your fondest memory of playing on the basketball team?

LYDIA SPIES: My fondest memory of playing on the basketball team was beating BHS to go to state my freshman year. It felt so great to play in such an important game for the program.

M: What has made you stick with playing basketball for this long?

L: Basketball has been my favorite sport for as long as I can remember. It’s also the sport I’ve played the longest, so I’ve stuck with it because I love my teammates and the life lessons it teaches me.

M: Do you plan on continuing to play basketball beyond High School?

L: I’m blessed to have the opportunity to play beyond high school, but I am still 50/50 about continuing my basketball career because I want to end on a good note.

MESSENGER: What was your fondest memory of playing on the basketball team?

MYKENDRA MESSER: My fondest basketball memory would be playing in the state tournament my freshman year. Having overnight tournaments with the team is always a fun way to have team bonding and making it to state was such a fun experience to have.

M: What has made you stick with playing basketball for this long?

M: My friends are honestly the reason why I have played basketball for as long as I have. We have been playing basketball together from the very beginning, creating good team chemistry and a bond on the court that is unbreakable.

M: Do you plan on continuing to play basketball beyond High School?

M: I do not plan on continuing my basketball career in college. I want to focus on my academics, but basketball will still be a huge part of my life.