Basketball Senior Night 2021

Last night was a special one as we honored the Seniors for both basketball teams, cheerleading, and dance team.  While we didn't come away with the win against Barren County (in overtime), it was still a winning night.  When you can do something that feels "normal" this year, it feels like WIN.  Basketball has been a part of Karson's life since 2009.  

Tagging an early post from November 18, 2009:

 I'm officially coaching Karson's basketball team the Sparks.  We are composed of a whopping six girls and playing division I (which is 6 & 7 year olds). I had the opportunity to attend a coaching seminar featuring the Lady Toppers. Besides the team and Coach Cowles, I was the ONLY female at the coaches meeting =). The Tops were running all kinds of "plays", "defenses", and "fastbreaks" that you can run with your team(s). I was thinking to myself....hummmm, I doubt most of mine even know how to tie their shoes, much less set a screen, pick and roll, while cutting down the lane to the basket???? We'll be doing good to shoot on our assigned goal and not need a water break every five minutes. We had our first practice on Friday. The girls were so excited and did so well. I would have pictures to post on here, but being the coach and all, I can't multi-task that well =).

 

It's hard to believe this little Sparks player has turned into a lovely South Warren High School Senior basketball player.  12 years watching our girl play the sport she loves.  Basketball is a challenging sport both physically and mentally.  She's stuck with it - taped ankles, bruises, broken and torn off toenails, blisters, shin splints, wins, losses....memories!  

Through the basketball years....

This one made it to the digital board for Senior Night:

Karson kicked off the night as the first and only Senior Girl on the basketball team.  It was special.  Emotional.  Every game we are lucky enough to watch, and she's lucky enough to play, is a blessing.  As the season is winding down, her time on the court is coming to a close.   

Each Senior had a tribute board in the gym hallway.  We have the best booster clubs!

After the girls game, the boosters had a small reception area in the cafeteria with all of Karson's favorite snacks - Doritos, Zebra Cakes, Oatmeal Cream Pies, Donut Holes, dipped strawberries, Nestle Crunch Bars and Snapple Apples.  

Some great shots from this season: