Women’s basketball makes history at State tourna

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Junior Eliza Maupin jumps as she tries to gain possession of the ball at the State championship game on March 20, at Missouri State University. The team gathers in a huddle with coaches. Junior Ellie Polucek dribbles the ball down the court.

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antines and games canceled. We have been able to rise above these difficult times and play really well… The players know that all of the coaches believe

Women’s Varsity basketball “The season has been a roller in them. That goes a long way played in the State championship tournament Friday, March coaster with quarantines and for our confidence. The players believe in each other as well.” 19, for the first time ever. After taking home the Dis- games canceled. We have been Spuhl went on to say that the seniors, Gabriela Moore, trict championship title, the team went on to win Sectionals, able to rise above these difficult Ja’mise Bailey and Dana Buford, have really stepped up this Quarterfinals and Semifinals. After a long winning streak times and play really well…” year to help support the team and lead them to victory. the team lost to Incarnate Word --Coach Josh Spuhl About how COVID has afAcademy 37-58 in the final fected their season, Bailey said, State championship. “Covid, of course, has changed

Despite challenging circumstances due to the pandemic, the everything. My senior year consisted of wearing masks everyathletes and coaches were able to continue their hard work and where including basketball games. I’ve had to quarantine once it paid off. during this season, cancelling some of our games. With all of that,

About how they’ve adapted to changes this season, Coach I’ve managed to work through everything going on and make a Josh Spuhl said, “The season has been a roller coaster with quar- positive impact on the school and for the basketball team.”