By: Olivia Veibell Bear River Girls’ Basketball had their Senior night on Thursday, January 28. They had a ceremony before the game and the senior girls (Cami Gibbs, Olivia Taylor, Ashley Mickelson, and Kaitlyn Mckee) each shared what they are doing after high school and how long they have been on the basketball team. The girls were then awarded flowers and a small gift for a great season and all of their hard work. These girls played hard and played well for senior night but took a loss to Logan (60-44).
Senior Girls Cami Gibbs, number 4, has always played many different sports when she was younger, but basketball and softball were her favorites. Gibbs has been playing basketball since she was nine, and has loved every second of it. She started competitive basketball in high school her freshman year. One of her biggest achievements is ending games with 100% free throw. Gibbs also plays softball and plans to attend Snow College to play. She isn’t continuing basketball, but she is super glad she did play through her whole high school career. Gibbs talks about senior year by saying, “I feel really good. Super excited to graduate! I will miss playing as a Bear River Bear!” Gibbs plans on staying very active after high school and occasionally having fun with her friends playing basketball. Kaitlyn McKee, number 1, has been playing basketball when she first fell in love with the sport. She spends around 18 hours a week just working and playing basketball. One of her biggest achievements this year is being able to play varsity. She worked really hard to get to play on varsity. Mckee also used to run cross country, which is a bonus when playing basketball. After high school, Mckee plans to finish her cosmetology degree and go on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mckee talks about her senior year saying, “I'm sad that it's senior year already, but I have had so many experiences already that have made this year so memorable.” Mckee has worked very hard, and she is determined to get where she wants; it will be very exciting to see what she does in the future. Ashley Mickelson, number 2, has always loved sports. Her parents made her do a bunch of sports when she was younger, and ultimately basketball just stuck with her. Mickelson has been playing for almost seven years. Since her high school basketball career started, she has done some amazing things. This year, her biggest achievement is winning games and all the hard work she’s put in practice. When she goes to practice she puts in the effort she needs to succeed and spends about 10 hours a week. She talks about being a senior by saying, “I’m really excited to move onto new things, but I will definitely miss playing with my Bear River team.” Mickelson is excited for her future although she doesn’t plan to continue her basketball career. She plans on going to college and staying active. Olivia Taylor, number 20, has been playing basketball for about five years. She started competing in eighth grade and has loved it ever since. She loves the game because of how fast-paced it is, and she’s gotten to meet some of her most favorite people. She is currently averaging 16 points per game, which is crazy! She makes sure she works hard by practicing two and half to three hours a day. Her plans after high school are to play softball at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls. Taylor talks about being a senior saying “It’s bittersweet! I’m excited to graduate, but sad to leave high school sports! Basketball the past four years has been a big highlight and enjoyable time for me!” Taylor will miss being in high school, but is so excited for the future ahead of her. These girls have worked really hard to get where they are: many hours of hard work, lots of team interaction, and lots of mental training. They have put in a lot of effort and they are doing great. They have fought their way to be better players, teammates, and individuals. These girls are super sweet and are going to do amazing things in the future.
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