Lady cats 2022-2023

with me, well, the real Jeff Davis, please stand up, oh man, when it comes to this year's Eastern Randolph High School girls basketball team. I like to talk about things that people forget or don't think about, and that's the fact that we. We didn't have the whole summer to learn offense, defense, to gain the cohesion we needed to play together. We had the first game, we had the first opening day of practice and testing, um, to learn from each other, to learn a new system, to learn how to communicate within a group. new team and then you know how to break down the girls individually when you have a player like Brecken who scored a career-high 51 points this year and who led her team on and off the court by setting an example of how to behave.

Kindly, the point guard who is the glue of the entire team, who leads her team on the court, leaves nothing behind, she played injured most of the season. You have Logan, whose basketball is not his number one sport, but you wouldn't have known it. Coming to a game and watching her play, you have Z, who was a phenomenal athlete who honed her basketball skills this year and left nothing on the court and was a vital part of our system. You got Kenzie G when she's open and she hits that shot and she feels it, you can't stop her uh you got Peyton who had to come in and learn a whole new system, she learned girls she never played with before she knew she's gonna finish the season being one of our most dominant players, the whole team grew as a whole and it is nothing that you know that one person or one coach did, it was a team of coaches, it was a team of players who loved it and there was a part. in the season where the girls were going to win a game and they said coach, we don't want to win, we want to dominate, we don't just want to win this game, we want to dominate and that was a one-on-one game. of our rivals in our first game and we won that game by about 49 points and there's a lot of reasoning and things that you have to understand, unless you're part of that team, why they wanted to dominate and don't let me forget. the freshmen, you know, we're going to work with them all summer this year, we have that opportunity, but one thing that comes to mind is, Caitlyn Brown, there wasn't a single time that she didn't go to court. and he gave me 110 of his ability and I think that's what gave him the team aspect, the cohesion, is that once you got on that court you gave everything, you didn't leave anything and we took it to the third round of the playoffs state as an athletic trainer. a front row seat to a lot of things, not just the game, I get to see behind the scenes, I get to see, you know, the dance parties and the laughter, and I get to see the tears that are cried over injuries or just getting through a bad moment. day, but this group of girls was a special group, you had three seniors who put their hearts on the line every time they walked out on the court watching McKinsey and you know her quiet power and Peyton and that goofy smile of hers and Brecken the intensity that she brings to a ball game, there are no other kids like them and these three seniors definitely left it better than they found it if they knew how much they were prayed for, knew how much support they really had in those metal stands.

I hope you never forget these days, cheer up girls, you are amazing and Wildcat Country will be changed forever thanks to you first. I would like to thank my family because without them I would not be where I needed to be, they were great support and I will always be grateful, very proud of you for seeing all the things you have achieved. I'm glad it's all happening. I know we didn't go all the way, but that's a great lesson. you fall you get up you continue to thrive and that's life for you, there will be challenges and you can't let that get you down you have to keep going I'm proud of your coach, the whole team, everyone worked very well in this season they will learn to watch you play have fun create memories believe in yourself stay strong never give up work hard keep smiling I love you thank you mom and dad for being there for my laughs my cries and my anger you made everything possible by pushing me when I was four years old.

I wouldn't be the player or person I am without your guidance. I love you all. Hi Kinley, this is mom and dad and we are so proud of how you led on and off the court this season, you fought. through so much adversity and I was really able to live your dream of being a wildcat, we love you so much, I love you kid. I wanted to thank my mom and dad for all the love and support they have shown me, thank you for always coming to help. the games and watching me play and taking me to all the practices meant a lot and I'm glad I was able to experience this season with the help of all of you and it really made me a better athlete so thank you Caitlyn, her dad and I.

I am so proud of you for all the hard work and dedication you showed on and off the basketball court this season. You continue to amaze me with all your athletic abilities and we can't wait to see what the next three years have in store for us at Eastern Randolph. store for you we love you and we will always be your biggest fans. I want to thank my family for always being there for me. Thank you for making this season a success. I'm looking forward to next year in August and I just want you to know we're here.

I am very proud of you. I am very proud to be your mother. I love how you go out on that court or field and always give it your all. You show so much determination and love for any sport you play and I couldn't. Be more proud I love you Hi Brooklyn, I just want you to know that your mom and I love you more than you will ever imagine and we are so proud of you for the way you play every sport you play. that you don't give a shit about attitude and we love it, you play hard, never change and be that way for the next three years and once a wild cat, always a wild cat to my parents, thank you for always pushing me to be better . person and supporting me in everything I do.

I love you all, guys, no interruptions, foreigners. Hi Peyton, this is your mom and I just want to tell you how absolutely proud I am of the young woman that you have become and that I know. You who are going to continue doing incredible things and changing everyone's lives. I love you so much. I want to thank my parents for always being there for me no matter what and for showing up for as many things as they can and always letting me. I know how proud you are of me, it was an unforgettable season, everything at full speed, without pauses, Logan, we want to congratulate you and the Lady Wild

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on the great season you just had, we love you and we are proud of you, Logan, we we always love.

Play with a positive attitude and a smile on your face, we can't wait to see what senior year has to offer. We love you baby, thank you for everything you did this season Cali, we are so proud of how far you have come. In basketball this year, seeing the pride you had in your teammates is priceless. You've learned a lot and immersed yourself in the Wildcat style. Who could ask for a better freshman year? We love you very much and we can't wait to see you. everything you did during your high school career, thank you mom and dad for everything you have done for me and my basketball career, you have moved mountains for me, always giving me the best opportunity to pursue my dreams, the last year has been nothing short of incredible.

And I can't thank you and everyone for always supporting me. I love you, I think dad and I'm so proud of you. We have seen them grow not only in their athleticism but also in their faith in God and in their leadership. We can not wait. to see what the future holds for you, always put God first, we love you very much and you definitely came to Wildcat Country and left it better than you found it for mom and dad. I can't even begin to explain how grateful I am for everything you have done and sacrificed for me over the years, driving me to and from practices, your time and money invested in me, and doing everything you can to be there for everyone. my games and supporting me, thank you for pushing me to be better, I really would.

I won't be where I am without you. I love you more than you will ever know. Mackenzie, we weren't ready to watch your season, but boy, did we enjoy the ride. We couldn't be more proud of you and all your accomplishments. On and off the court, we have loved watching you play this game since you were a little girl and it is sad to see this chapter close as you leave for college, your dad and I pray for God's protection over you, we love you more, girl and we can. Don't wait to see what the future holds for you.

I love this message. It's what you could do for me and your moms. Congratulations on your basketball season. You just want to say: keep working, keep your head up and stay positive. We love you. I am very proud. of yourself and all the hard work you did this season, remember to stay focused, stay humble and always hustle. I love you, feminine. I am incredibly proud of how much you continue to amaze me with your accomplishments this season. I can't wait to see what the future holds every firework starts with the spark and Zary you are the firework, your brother and I love you so much and to finish when you have the whole city behind you, Randolph County, when you paint the stands green and gold and they're there for the girls' game, they stay for the boys' game and we reach capacity, you can't, you can't put in and you can't say a word, I mean, when your stands are working for you as well as your coach, your parents and your family, who might as well be your family, if you go somewhere and you don't see green and gold in Randolph County, then please show me where it is because everywhere I went, where I talked with people, it was green. and gold, what about the Wild

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Thank you to Coach Davis, Coach Travis and Coach Salas for making this season the best ever. We had fun and won a lot of games. It's definitely a season I'll never forget and I can't thank them enough for doing what they did. do the best training I just want to thank all of our coaches and everyone who had a partner during a successful season this year. It was always a lot of fun to come to practice and see our coaches as excited as we were to be there and show up and work as hard for us as we do for them.

I would like to thank my coaches for pushing me to be a better player and a better person on and off the court. Thank you to my coaches for everything they have done for me. I am very grateful to have been able to play with such a strong community. I just want to thank Coach Davis Travis and Silas for this unforgettable season. They have all taught me to become a better player on and off the court, even when I was down. You all pushed me and gave me advice to become a better player. Thank you for all the memories I will never forget.

He trains me by stepping up and pushing me even when he didn't want to. You made me the best athlete in person. possible, this year was so special and you all helped create an incredible atmosphere. I am very grateful to have more years with you, it really was a Dream Team. I love you all. I wanted to thank Davis' coach, Coach Silas. and Coach Whitaker for making it a great season. Thank you to Coach Davis for all the hard work he has put in to guide us through many games. Many practices pushed me to be the best I can be.

Thanks to Silas for giving me encouragement. I needed to answer all my questions and show me my skills and thank you to Coach Whitaker for encouraging me to make the team and making it a great season with his coaching and all the good advice he gave me, it really meant a lot. thank you all of you and I can't wait for next year to coach Davis Salas and Travis thank you for pushing me to be the best that I can be not only a basketball player but a better person thank you all for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself, this has truly been the best year I've ever had, so training for myself this year has been amazing, you know, being able to train alongside my brother, you know, has been a dream for me.

For a while you know it was nice and then on the other hand I'm also training with my boss yeah so it was great you know this was my first year coaching and honestly it was great you know we had a great group of children. they got 8 and 16 last year, sorry, this year they went 19-8, it was just amazing, you know, I'm proud of each and every one of them and I wasn't ready for anything this year. I really wish our seniors. I wasn't going to leave Peyton and Mackenzie G, you know those kids or a lot of our team this year and it's going to suck next year, but we have a good team of underclassmen that will be able to pick up what they lost on next year and you know we'll be fine to say this season had been a rollercoaster of events would be a total understatement when Jeff and I had the first conversation about him taking on this role he was really just going to be the assistant coach helped with the program and every time he got pushed into the head coaching position, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little worried because, you know, he took on such an important role soquickly, but, as always, he proved me wrong and I couldn't be more proud of the fact that he did it.

I think that really shows that whenever you have a group of people like Jeff, Travis Silas, Jennifer Janna, that are willing to give these student-athletes 110 percent of what they need. The team will give back to them tenfold and they absolutely did. Those girls showed up, showed up and did their thing this year and went, like I said, the furthest they've been since 2006, making it to the third round in the state playoffs. which is a great achievement and something to be celebrated. I think those girls have really made believers out of me. I went from being a Southwestern Cougars alumnus to a die-hard Wildcats fan this year and you.I know I'm not going back so I can't wait to see what they continue to do in the years to come and we're currently counting down the days until next season, so with that being said, come on Wildcats, that's what we've got.

I've been working with you today, but I'll be your new coach, Davis, the head coach this year, Mr. Security. Thank you if I can get all of you girls to come a little closer for me, real quick, like come on, exclusive girl, Joan. Don't worry about what she said. It's okay, on my team we only have two rules. It's okay, boys and basketball don't mix. Don't go into the gym talking about boys. I don't want to hear about who's dating who. Who don't I want to listen to? Second rule. If you're not the first, you're the last.

So what are we going to do this year? We will win. Can I hear you all? What are we going to do this year? Okay, ladies, three o'clock, everyone, here, let's go back abroad.