Meet The Team

Senior - SG/GUARD 

Alexis Knifley | #31

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 10 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me the true meaning of teamwork, friendships, accountability, and strengthening my love for the game."

• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on getting 500 rebounds, winning districts and regions, and growing both as an individual and as a team."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, you can find me spending time with the ones I love most."

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• At School: "My favorite subjects are physical education and my nursing classes."

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• Memories: "My favorite memories are beating E-town by one point and going to Florida to spend the week with my team."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "The community support means a lot. Just knowing we have so many people in our corner to cheer us on and help support us is incredible."

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• Words to Live By: "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up."

• Foundation of Faith: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13

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Senior - PF/SF

Ta’Zaria Owens | #22

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for about 9 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me patience."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on being a bigger threat on both offense and defense and getting into better shape."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, I love performing in theater and the performing arts."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is Social Studies."

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• Memories: "My favorite memory was winning against E-town. We got so hype after Karsyn made her free throw; we really needed that win to get our confidence back up."

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Faith & Inspiration

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• Community: "The community supporters mean a lot because even after a bad game, they always lift me up and remind me of the good things I did."

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• Words to Live By: "Live in the moment."

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• Foundation of Faith: "The pain that you've been feeling, can't compare to the joy that is coming." — Romans 8:18

Junior

Rihanna Anderson | Team Manager

The Manager's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been playing for three years, but for here one year. Now I manage."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me that no matter what challenges I face or are given to me, I will overcome them."

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• Seasonal Focus: "My focuses this season are being the best teammate and supporter I can be."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, I love to bake, read, practice photography, and spend time with my dogs."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is English."

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• Memories: "My favorite memory this season is going to Florida and being with my team."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "The community support means a lot to me. To see that we have a community that cares about us makes me very grateful."

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• Words to Live By: "And here you are living despite it all." — Rupi Kaur

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• Foundation of Faith: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." — John 1:5 (NIV)

Sophomore - PG/SG

Karsyn Smith | #20

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 5–6 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me to push through even when things get tough."

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• Seasonal Focus: "My focus this season is pushing through challenges as a team."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, I love to crochet, color, and go shopping."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is Math."

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• Memories: "My favorite memories are the Etown game, because we played together and as a family, and our trip to Florida."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "The community support is an important part of our family journey."

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• Words to Live By: "It always seems impossible until it's done." — Nelson Mandela

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• Foundation of Faith: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

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• Words of Encouragement: "Overthinking will kill your peace, pray and leave it to God, for He cares about you." — 1 Peter 5:7

Sophomore - PF/SF

Symone Headspeth |#32

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 11 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me to play with people who have the same goal as you and will try their very hardest to complete this goal even if it’s hard."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on being slower to getting mad and shutting myself down when I make a mistake."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, I enjoy sleeping, spending time with my small group, baking, walking my dog, hanging with my friends and family, and watching TV."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is Social Studies."

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• Memories: "My favorite memories from this season were beating E-town after coming back from a 19-point lead, and our Florida trip banquet where me and TT stayed on the dance floor until 11:30!"

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "Community support means everything to me. Seeing people come out to support our team and cheer us on gives us so much more motivation."

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• Words to Live By: "You can’t be ballin' if you can’t be all in." — Alan Watts

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• Foundation of Faith: "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." — 2 Timothy 1:7

Sophomore - PG/SG

Ammarissa Nuñez | #24

The Players Grind:

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 7–8 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me how to be a young female in a world where people who know nothing about the amount of work you put in talk without knowing the full story. It has taught me to persevere through the storm and that you can go and work out, but if it's not with a purpose or goal, it's not worth it."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on being more aggressive, attacking the basket, and having more poise and discipline on offense. I'm working on being able to cut someone off when they get past me, or even better, not letting them get past me at all."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, you can find me drawing, doing creative things, hanging with friends and family, enjoying the outside weather during summer, and going fun places."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is Math."

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• Memories: "Going to Florida was an amazing experience; it allowed us to go somewhere fun but also handle business. Another favorite was the game against Etown—it was such a good comeback. Everyone played hard and made a statement to those underestimating us. Even though I may not have played much, seeing my teammates and cheering them on from the bench was a growing moment. I didn't put my head down; I celebrated my team."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "I try not to listen to all the talk about us from people who aren't inside the four walls fighting for our purpose and making a statement. At the same time, I care about the community's support because they are our fans and our helpers when it comes to raising money or just helping us with things we might need support with."

• Words to Live By: "Keep your face always towards the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you." — Walt Whitman

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• Foundation of Faith: "Jesus answered and said unto him, 'What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt understand hereafter.'" — John 13:7

Sophomore - Guard 

Destini Gholston | #3

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 7 to 8 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me that most of the negativity you feel is created in your own mind. Once you recognize that, you gain control over it. Instead of letting doubt slow you down, choose to stay positive, confident, and focused on your goals."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on building my confidence on the court, becoming more than just a defensive player, and winning districts."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, you can find me at church, hanging with friends, or playing pickleball."

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• At School: "My favorite subjects in school are English and Math."

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• Memories: "My favorite memory from this season so far is the Etown game. We had so much energy, and overall, it was just a great game."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "To me, community support means everything. A good support system is one of the greatest things you can have, and I love having people support me and my team."

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• Words to Live By: "I did all I can so God can do all I can’t." — Paige Bueckers

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• Foundation of Faith: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." — John 14:27

Sophomore - SG 

Londyn Smith | #25

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 7–8 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me how to be respectful and kind to others all the time."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on becoming a better offensive threat and building my confidence."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, I love playing soccer."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is Math."

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• Memories: "My favorite memories so far are the Etown game and our trip to Florida."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "The community support means a lot to me."

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• Words to Live By: "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." — Michael Jordan

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• Foundation of Faith: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5

Freshman - PF/Center 

Justice Lane | #23

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 9 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me how to be a great person through hard work, honesty, and dedication."

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• Seasonal Focus: "My focus this season is to take this senior year as far as I can and to give glory to God through my game."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m outside the gym, I like to draw and read—it is fun to be creative."

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• At School: "My favorite subjects in school are Math and Art."

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• Memories: "Any nicknames I got during this time, because they mean a lot to me."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "The community support means a lot to me. I want to make them proud and show them with no doubt that we are great. I’m thankful for every single person who has supported us."

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• Words to Live By: "Don’t let what other people think decide who you are." — Dennis Rodman

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• Foundation of Faith: "God will always love you." — 1 John 4:16

Freshman - Shooting Guard

TT Mounce | #14

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 5 years."

• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me resilience, adaptability, and a sense of humility. It gives you the chance to do or be something great and make the people around you just as good. It’s about teaching life lessons and building off hardships that bloom into something greater, shaping you into a young woman."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on building up my mental game in a positive way and soon finding what kind of basketball player I want to be identified as."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, you can find me playing video games, reading, and going out with friends!"

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is English."

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• Memories: "My favorite memory was the Orlando, Florida going-away party on the dance floor. My teammates would say that was 'Tateanna not TT' that night! It was my favorite because I came out of my shell and met lots of talented basketball players."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "Community support gives me another reason to play—seeing the smiles and encouragement from the community all the time means so much."

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• Words to Live By: "Never forget who you are." — The Lion King

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• Foundation of Faith: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." — Hebrews 12:1

8th Grade - Point Guard

Amiiyah Nuñez | #1

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 5–6 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me to push through even when things get tough."

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• Seasonal Focus: "My focus this season is pushing through challenges as a team."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, I love to crochet, color, and go shopping."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is Math."

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• Memories: "My favorite memories are the Etown game, because we played together and as a family, and our trip to Florida."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "The community support is an important part of our family journey."

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• Words to Live By: "It always seems impossible until it's done." — Nelson Mandela

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• Foundation of Faith: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

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• Words of Encouragement: "Overthinking will kill your peace, pray and leave it to God, for He cares about you." — 1 Peter 5:7

8th Grade - Shooting Guard

Avery May | #11

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 11 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me to be selfless. It has taught me that it doesn’t make me weak to talk about my struggles, it has taught me respect, and that you don’t have to fight battles on your own."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on defense and handling the ball better."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, you can find me enjoying car rides with music, cleaning, and helping people do things."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is World Civilization."

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• Memories: "A favorite memory is going to Florida with everyone because we all got closer."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "To me, community support means a lot to me."

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• Words to Live By: "Doubting yourself is normal; letting it stop you is a choice."

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• Foundation of Faith: "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." — Psalm 73:26

8th Grade - Shooting Guard 

Adelyn Litsey | #30

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 6 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a lady eagle has taught me that times are gonna get tough, but you always have to find a purpose and push through."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on fighting through adversity."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, I love playing volleyball."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is Math."

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• Memories: "Scoring my first layup playing high school basketball. During middle school, I was always scared and all I did was shoot. Attacking the basket in high school and making it was a huge accomplishment and showed a lot of improvement."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "Community support means a lot, and I’m so blessed to see that people actually enjoy supporting our team."

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• Words to Live By: "The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win." — Kobe Bryant

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• Foundation of Faith: "God’s plan is worth the wait." — Isaiah 30:18

7th Grade - Point Guard/Shooting Guard 

Zaylin Webb | #5 

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 5 years."

• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a lady eagle has taught me how to be confident in myself."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on shooting more free throws and to stop getting in my head."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, my favorite hobby is to listen to music and hanging out with my friends."

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• At School: "My favorite subjects are Math and Social Studies."

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• Memories: "My favorite memory so far is the last-second E-town game free throw."

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Faith & Inspiration​

• Community: "Community support to me means going out and helping the less fortunate."

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• Words to Live By: "Be yourself and know that’s good enough." — Frank Ocean

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• Foundation of Faith: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7

7th Grade - Point Guard/Shooting Guard 

Days Griffin | #2

The Player's Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for 5 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a lady eagle has taught me to be disciplined, respectful, and confident."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on my mental game, finishing at the rim, and defense."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, my favorite hobby is to hang out with friends and family."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is Math."

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• Memories: "My favorite memory from this season so far is Florida."

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Faith & Inspiration​

• Community: "The community support means a lot to me because of the way they show up and take time out of their night to come watch and support our basketball team."

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• Words to Live By: "A negative mind will never give you a positive life."

• Foundation of Faith: "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this." — Psalm 37:5

6th Grade 

Ja’Leah Goodin | Team Manager

The Player/Manager Grind

• Experience: "I’ve been honing my skills on the court for about 6 years and I’ve been a manager for the Lady Eagles basketball team for 4 years."

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• The Lady Eagle Spirit: "Being a Lady Eagle has taught me discipline and accountability."

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• Seasonal Focus: "This year, my 'Grind' is focused on staying mentally strong, confident, and consistent in high-pressure situations."

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Off the Court (The "Meet & Greet")

• Hobbies: "When I’m not in the gym, you can find me chilling."

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• At School: "My favorite subject in school is Math."

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• Memories: "My favorite memory from this season so far is beating E-Town."

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Faith & Inspiration

• Community: "To me, community support means knowing that people believe in us and are behind us no matter the outcome."

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• Words to Live By: "The moment you give up, you let someone else win." — Kobe Bryant

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• Foundation of Faith: "Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me." — Psalm 30:2

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