Guilford College Women's Basketball

welcome to the world without basketball...

It's wild how different life feels when you no longer do what you've always done. Basketball ended for me on February 26th against Roanoke College in the ODAC Semifinal. The night before we did the unthinkable and beat Bridgewater, the best team in the conference in one of the best games we had played all season. I can't tell you how great it felt to "make it to saturday," and keep playing basketball for a few more days. But as great as the win felt, the loss felt even worse. Since basketball has ended, I haven't touched a basketball. My teammates from previous years told me it would take some time before I could shoot or play again and they were right. I have to admit, it feels so weird to not go to the gym everyday and work on my game and to know that I won't be playing basketball the next year but in a sense it has been a rewarding experience to lose something that you love and be forced to grow from it.

To many, it probably looks like I'm having too much fun finishing up a hectic last semester of college and spending as much time with my friends as possible. Lucky me, I picked my last semester to be my busiest semester from my senior psychology capstone, my interdisciplinary studies class with the one and only Bob Malekoff, to my criminal justice internship, I'm not sure which one produces the most craziness within my schedule but regardless I am trying to make the most of each class and the rest of my time at Guilford. I am currently working on my empirical study/research for my capstone and three research papers. I think I have calculated that I have five papers and two tests that stand between me and my two degrees. I am ecstatic to almost be done but kind of sad to be leaving Guilford. I have had such a great experience here and have learned so much about myself.

I also received one of the most prestigious awards within the athletic department in March. It's called the Neurus C. English Award and it's given to a select group of student-athletes every year who show leadership within their given sport and through academics. We had a pretty stacked group this year with Tobi from men's basketball, Kyle from baseball, Courtney from softball and volleyball, and myself. We had to give speeches, got free dinner, and added our names to a long list of esteemed student-athletes, so I can't complain! And I got to the see my family on a Monday, which was great!

Aside from classes, awards and graduation, this past weekend was Serendipity. This is a fun event that our campus activity board puts on every year for the student body to just have an amazing time together. The whole idea of Serendipity is to bring our campus together. And it does just that. This past weekend we had probably one of the best weekends of my senior year. I spent it with my closest friends and I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my last Serendipity. But I have made promises to show up for next years events, so no worries to Shelly Barker and Laura Kopald. I'll be back!

Also, another fun fact in my world. My sister/best friend in the whole world is getting married on April 30th and obviously she chose me to be her Maid of Honor. I know, she had good taste -- I mean obviously I was the perfect pick! No but all jokes aside, she is marrying a really great guy and I am excited to be a part of her special day no matter how hard of a time I give her!  So, we will be traveling to the beach for her wedding in late April! I might also add that I arguably have the cutest bridesmaids dress of the bridal party. (Coach Kayla is going to laugh at this fashion comment!) I think we are going to have a blast at the beach with the wedding party and I can't wait to add a brother-in-law and two nephews to my list of an already large family.

As you can tell lot of changes have occurred in the past six months of my life and basketball has always had a way of teaching me about to grow, learn, and become a better person from those changes. It was a outlet for me to relieve the stresses of live in a positive way. This past year, it acted as a band-aid of some sort in my life in one of the hardest and most crucial points that I have faced thus far. I haven't written a blog in six months, but trust me I intended to. But about a month into basketball, just as I was about to get into the bulk of our season, I lost my Nanny Kay, who I had previously written about. And I really had no motivation to write alot. On November 21, at around 5:45 in the morning we lost her to her long battle to cancer. I was in Greensboro at my apartment and one of my teammates came to my help me through the situation and I don't think I will ever be able to thank her enough for just sitting there with me while I had absolutely nothing to say and was a completely wreck.

After what felt like the longest Thanksgiving ever, it was a time where I poured everything into basketball. My anger, sadness, devestation -- anything and everything that could come from the situation -- I put it all into basketball and didn't really talk or write about the situation at all. It was one of the hardest times in my life. Cancer is a really crazy disease, it changes your whole perception on life.  In my Nanny Kay's case it was a really long process that turned really quick. They told us she had two months to live, which we quickly found would only be two short weeks. The cancer had spread from the bone marrow to her brain and spinal fluid, which caused for her to lose most of her vision and a lot of weight. The last time I saw her was on Thursday, I had driven home after practice to spend the night with her and my family. I walked into her room at her house where she opted to stay instead of hospice and I had never seen her so sick. I sat and talked to her for and held her hand for awhile. After I left, I had planned to come back home that Sunday to spend the day with her again, but I guess faith stepped and changed that plan. This Friday would have been her 68th birthday, and I am happy to say that she will finally have birthday with no pain or sickness. And we will remember her for the wonderful person that she was on this day.

You know, I never said it to my coaches or teammates, but I really do thank all of them because they were there for me when I didn't know how to be there for myself. They were my home away from home and a strong foundation at a point in my life when I was really upset and lost. Its something that I will never be able to thank them enough for. They made me realize how great people are and how much people can genuinely care for you.

So, my apologies for my long rant, but nonetheless, life without basketball has been a little scary and very different. But no matter if I wear a uniform or just go shoot for the hell of it, basketball will always be a part of me. I made the best memories of my life through basketball and I wouldn't trade that for the world. However, I would give anything for another year or two of eligibility. But I will be looking forward to watching Guilford Women's Basketball succeed in the years to come because I foresee only good things with our program!

God Bless -

Lauren

"Sometimes courage is saying, 'I'll try again tomorrow.'" - Nanny Kay 4/1/43-11/21/10 

After this, it's all over.

So, here we are again. You guys are probably wondering what's going on with the GC women's basketball team and I'm inevitably being one of the worst bloggers of all time. Please forgive me. My schedule is only a little hectic. And when I say little, I mean like mad, crazy busy at all hours of the day. But anyways, with that being said here goes nothing...

Friday will mark my last official "first day" of practice in my last season of basketball ever. Scary huh? I'd like to think so. For the past 17 years of my life, each day has been filled with basketball to some capacity. So I guess this is what it comes down to; putting it all on the line one last time and dedicating myself to the first love of my life every single day until my last play. I gotta say it's really bittersweet. I mean, let's be real...I will definitely NOT miss two-a-days or 7am morning workouts. But even still I think I'd take more two-a-days and tons of sprints for a few more years to get a chance to go out three nights a week and feel the excitement that you feel when you're playing ball. I mean for some of you, you may have never felt what I'm talking about and some of you may have felt it in different ways. But it really is unlike anything you could imagine. I'm not sure I'll ever feel the way I feel when I play basketball again in my life -- or at least not so often. It's like this rush and excitement. It's like you walk on the court and you know it's where you belong. It's something that makes moms cry and dads proud, makes your siblings look up to you, something that makes your best friend drive three hours from Boone to cheer you on. It's a source of identity for some. An outlet for others. Those are the things that I'll miss about basketball. I wonder alot if I'll ever find something that I love like I love basketball. I mean what job can you really feel like you win at? No, but really. Who knows, maybe one day I'll feel differently...

But the one thing I'll really miss about basketball is being a part of a team. Our team this year is filled with alot of new faces and and some veterans. It took us along time to get the freshmen to talk, ane now we can't get them to shut up!! Ha, no but they are great girls. I couldn't imagine finishing up my career with a better group. It's those bonds that you make when you're a part of a team that you can't replace. There is just something about being on a team that is different than any other bond -- it's like you know that that specific group has your back no matter what. They're there to laugh with, cry with, vent to...you name it, they'll be there. You don't get those kinds of friends everyday. I remember when I finished my last game of high school I thought to myself, "Man, it can't get better than this." Well let me tell you, it doesn't even compare to what I have experienced here. I have loved every moment that I have put on a Guilford College jersey...good, bad or ugly. I don't regret it one bit. Years from now, I'll look back and reminisce about these days. I know one day I'll be on other "teams" but none will be like what I have with my basketball girls.

With all that said, we start practice Friday and we have our goals set for the season. I know that six months from now, my life will change drastically and I'll have to find "me" without basketball but until then I'm looking forward to the season that's in front of me and I'm not taking it for granted. When I look back on it and it's all over, I want to know that we gave it our best effort and got what we wanted out of it. We have something something special this season, something different. And I'm not just saying that because that's what you're supposed to say. I genuinely feel that we have something different this year. I'm excited to get started and see where the season takes us. I will be back soon to let you know how everything is playing out.

God Bless

-- Lauren

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." -- Marianne Williamson

Summertime = Working Time

Hello all...coming to you live from the Guilford College Sports Information Office -- yep it's summer and I'm still here. I got offered a spot this summer in Guilford's Cadre Program which is like a work study program where you're given a summer job and free summer school. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me. I also work at Carrabba's at night to earn some extra money here and there. My summer school classes are amazing, (I know, I'm a dork) I'm taking Music & Contemporary Culture and the Study of Gangs. Both classes are really interesting and I'm enjoying only taking two classes.

Life hasn't been overly exciting for me lately, other than my recent trip to Anna Marie Island, Florida with my family. It was absolutely amazing, I loved everything about the island. When you step on the beach, if you didn't know what state you were in, you may confuse yourself with a tropical island. If you've never been you should definetly head there on your next vacation.

Aside from having a nice tan, I made dean's list this spring and am officially a senior. Time flies let me tell you. I still remember checking in my first day of college and moving into Milner! Now to think I'm in my last year of my undergrad career, it really is crazy to think about. But hopefully my last year at Guilford will be as great as my first! I am looking forward to it and basketball season which preseason in quickly approaching. So far we have a ton of recruits and a good returning core so I'm pretty optimistic about my final season here. I'll keep you guys posted. 

- Lauren

What's New

So it's been awhile. Last time I wrote to you guys, it was snowing outside. Now, it's hot and sunny weather. Since mid-March it's been hard to stay focused on school because it's been so beautiful outside. Most of my days consist of going to class then playing tennis or frisbee out by the "lake" on campus. Also in my free time, I've been putting together Guilford Women's basketball post season stuff and we've been having fun playing pick-up and trying to stay in shape.

Most of my time, however, is focusing on finishing up my junior year as successfully as I finished my first semester. At Guilford, you always have something to do in the classroom whether it's a paper or a test, you always have something that has to be done. But, honestly when you work hard and you make a good grade it feels so good to know that your hard work has paid off. I'm on the downhill spiral right now, I 've made my to do list (which is full) and as I finish each task it's one more step towards summer. This summer, I have been accepted into the Cadre program here at Guilford.  With the Cadre program, I get to take two summer classes and work at Guilford. Did I mention that I get to go to school for free? Sweet deal, huh? Oh yea, my roommate and I also got accepted for our first apartment so that will be a new adventure you all will be hearing about.

Let's see, from the basketball perspective, we had a disappointing end to our season against Washington & Lee in the conference tournament. We really thought we could beat them, but we had some tough breaks and couldn't catch back up. I left Salem, Virginia saying goodbye to four of the best teammates that I have ever had. They each have become family in my eyes and we have made so many fun memories together. They all will be missed next year. Also, big ups to our men's  basketball team who made it back to the NCAA DIII Final Four yet against this year. 

In my spare time, I have been working at the softball and baseball games doing the scorebook. Our softball is 29-10-1 and I will put money on the fact that they will be the first team to win a National Championship since the golf  team in 2005. They are a really talented group of girls. They have some hard hitters and good group of core pitcher, which make them fun to watch. I would suggest that you come out and watch them play next season because it's only going to get better in the coming years.

I'll keep you posted in the coming months with all the tales of my preparation for my senior year!

God Bless -- Lauren

 

Snow.

Snow: It may be pretty at first, but don't let it confuse you. It turns into the Guilford Womens Basketball teams worst nightmare. Just kidding, of course. This past weekend we were only trapped in the Holiday Inn in downtown Lynchburg from Friday night through Sunday morning. And the majority of us were not equipped for the bad weather. It made for great team bonding, but it also cause for some chaos. Nonetheless, we made it back to Guilford to find a snow-covered campus and we were hoping to have no school but we weren't that fortunate. We did have a 2-hour delay so my 8:30 class was canceled but a snow day would have been nice. 

Our season is in the most intense part. We are playing a lot of really good teams. But one thing that is really interesting is that we are one of those teams that contends every night. We have the will to win our games and I think that in the coming weeks we are going to be handed opportunities to become one of the top teams in the ODAC but it's only if we WANT to. See, people look at our team and under estimate because we have a lack of size or a lack of skill. But really when you look at a team their is only one thing that you any team needs to be successful and that is heart. The desire to win, to have a common goal and each person set their sights on it to get it done. We have that. And that's what we hope to show.

So this weekend should be pretty exciting for a number of reasons. A) Friday night is Pink Zone game. B) Saturday is Senior Day. and the most important of ALL C) my little brother gets to spend the night on campus! He is nine years old so this is a BIG deal for him and something we have talked about doing forever. I'm excited to spend some quality time with him this weekend, it has been far too long and we haven't seen each other in forever. So, if you are a Guilford student, staff member or just someone who reads this please come out this weekend and support us to two big victories over Bridgewater and EMU.

- Lauren

"Numbers are funny. They can measure you, time you, analyze you all they want. But they all know what really matters is how you play the game. Have you ever heard the expression: They can't measure heart? Well, the truth is they can't measure any of it. Heart, want, need. They can hold you down all they want but they can't measure a dream" - Anonymous

One from the heart...

Usually, I write this blog for the purposes of filling you in with what the life of a "student-athlete" is like. But there are certain times that I just want to talk about the real life stuff, like just being a halfway normal twenty year old or the things that I sometimes struggle with. So this blog (other than me saying that the Quakers are on a three game win streak) is going to be about something else, something more serious than basketball.

I'm not here to tell you that basketball hasn't been good to me --because it has in so many ways. It has made me a better, stronger, more positive person. The game of basketball has instilled in me qualities that will last forever -- like hard work, dedication, responsibility and respect among many other things that I can't exactly wrap my head around to list right now. Basketball has had its way of molding me into who I've become and I thank God everyday for the opportunities that He has given me through basketball. But sometimes, I believe that there are other things that are important too, like family, friends, and loved ones. See my whole life, my family has been my rock, guiding me in every way possible. I grew up a lot different than most kids my age. I had four parents and I was blessed with the greatest, most loving four people that a child could ask for. I can honestly say that I carry tiny pieces of each of them in me that shine through all the time and I hope that I make them as proud as parents could possibly be of their child. I have three siblings who are my closest confidants; a sister who is 22 and is an absolutely beautiful person; an older brother who is my age and is the funniest, most unique person that I have ever met who has a way of making everyone around him smile and feel good about themselves. And a nine year old brother, who is the light of my life, just absolutely the most amazing, precious thing in the world. The fact that he looks up to me makes me want to succeed in every possible way to show him that anything you dream can come true through the notion of knowing that only you can make it happen. Lastly, and I guess where my head is at with this whole blog are my grandparents. I guess because of my large number of parents (yes, a little joke to lighten the mood), I do have quite a few grandparents and unlike a lot of kids my age or maybe from my generation, I have a relatively close relationship with each of them. But in the past year, there has been a health issue that has shaken my world in a serious way.

Last year, I was coming back from the Peace scrimmage and received a call from my step mom, and she told me that my Grandma's breast cancer, which had been remissed for awhile had exacerbated and moved to the bone marrow causing stage four bone marrow cancer, a non-remissable disease. So, we knew that this was going to be an on-going disease that we as a family would have to deal with. My grandma has fought breast cancer for 33 years and her current battle for the past year and two months. And as of yesterday, my dad and step mom informed me that my Nanny Kay wasn't doing so well, the chemotherapy had made her feel exhausted. I think sometimes they keep it short and sweet so that I won't worry too much, so I'll stay focused on my life in Greensboro.

To say that my Nanny Kay isn't one of the strongest women I know would be a lie straight through my teeth. But truthfully, it isn't necessarily the fact that she has cancer as to why I feel this way about my grandmother, but rather the way that she deals with the constant struggle in her life. For the time that I have been present for her battle with this disease, there hasn't been one day that I've seen her say why me? or become angry with the hand that she was dealt, rather she holds her chin up high with dignity. See the truth is, my grandma has never questioned why the hand she was dealt has been so terrible rather she sees it in a much different way. My grandma is the first person to smile at you when you walk into a room or laugh with you when she is feeling at her worst. She is the first person to tell you that she is blessed in so many ways, ways that even cancer cannot touch. Family is the most important part of her life, and you can see that when she is with her daughter (my step mom), her grandkids or her mother. Cancer may have chosen my Nanny Kay, but she has not let it beat her. She fights it every day and I believe that she does so with all of us in mind.

 

At twenty years young, I can say that I have learned a lot from my parents, my grandparents, and my siblings. But one of the most important lessons I've learned thus far in life is this: Sometimes, we may not understand the trials and tribulations that life hands us, but rather it is more important how we handle the struggles that life has in store for us that make us who we are. We as a family often question how such a wonderful woman could be given such a terrible disease so many different times, but I'm a firm believer that God has a reason for everything. I did not write this blog hoping for a pity party. Rather as an eye opener that though we may feel that what we are going through cannot get any worse, like the whole world is out to get us, just remembers that there is someone else out in the world fighting a bigger battle than you. Maybe it's cancer, maybe it's not. Just remember, it's not about the card that life has dealt you, but it's more so how you choose to deal with your hand that makes you who you are. In life, you always have a choice in all that you do and many times it is that choice that leads you in the right direction.

Have faith, say a prayer, and tell those that you love that you love them each and every day. You never know if or when it might be your last opportunity.

-  Lauren

"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. - Bernice Johnson Reagon

It's not how you start, it's how you finish.

So, I have to admit -- when it comes to this blogging thing, I have been a huge slacker...but coach always says it's not how you start, it's how you finished. These past few weeks have been pretty hectic for us; we've enjoyed a big cross-town rivalry win against Greensboro, 81-69. The next day we packed up and headed to Maryland for our first road trip to play in the Jim Crawley Tip-Off Classic. We dropped our first game to Frostburg State by four. It was a real nail biter that came down to the last 30 seconds. The next day, we play Wilkes University and we were not going home without a win. Ann was named the All-Tournament player after having two really great games. 

That next Tuesday, we played close to a really good Roanoke team, which I personally think that we could have beaten. But, that's the ODAC -- anyone can win on any given night and any team can lose on any given night. We played great defense and every game so far we have played team basketball. After a tough loss, we went home for Thanksgiving Break, which was a good break from school and basketball and a time to eat some amazing food. And a Green Bay Packer win on Thanksgiving Day made the Holiday even better. Holidays are crazy because I have so much family and it never feels like I have enough time with everyone. It felt like I blinked my eyes and had to head back in Greensboro and get back to business. We had a two-a-day the Saturday after break to get prepared for this fun-filled week of games (notice the sarcasm) and we ran off all the food we ate during the holiday. We played at Emory & Henry, Monday, Washington and Lee, Wednesday, and we play Lynchburg on Saturday. One thing I can say about basketball season is that you better stay on top of all your work and stay in constant contact with your professors because we stay so busy and travel a lot. But I would encourage any high school athlete to play a college sport if they have the talent because it's one of the best ways to experience college. Being a part of a team in college helps you in some of your darkest hours and makes your brightest days even better. In the past years, my teammates have been there for me in some of my worst times. These girls have become my family over the past three years, that's something you can't replace.

Back to the basketball side, we traveled to Emory & Henry on Monday and we lost our second conference game in a row, 64-60. I did not expect a loss, but like I said before any team can win or lose on any given night in our conference. I think sometimes it takes getting knocked down to see the adversity of a team and see their ability to get back up and try it again. And that's exactly what we did on Wednesday night when we beat a talented Washington and Lee team by three points after Jaz hit a huge last second shot to put us up 55-52. I was more than ecstatic. Honestly, last night's game was a FUN basketball game to play in and we played well as a team, and that's going to be the most important tactic of us winning this season, playing as a unit rather than individuals. And I feel that we do that pretty well. This weekend's game against Lynchburg is big for us and it will be a battle for sure. We want to finish this semester 2-2 in conference rather than 1-3 and I believe we can do anything we put our minds to. And it's not how you start, it's how you finish.

On the student side of all this madness, it's about that time again. Finals week is right around the corner which is soo much fun (sarcasm again). I have two in-class exams and a possible third but my criminal procedure grade is good enough that I may be able to opt out of the final. Sometimes hard work really does pay off even in the classroom. My grades are looking pretty good for this semester. But again, it's not how you start, it's how you finish. I'll be happy for Christmas break because I'll have no homework for a month! I'm counting down the days 'til Christmas as well, which is my favorite time of the year I might add.

This Saturday we have a home game against Lynchburg at 4 and Wednesday, we play Peace here at 7. Come out and show your support!

- Lauren

"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - The Great, Vince Lombardi 

It's not how you start, it's how you finish.

So, I have to admit -- when it comes to this blogging thing, I have been a huge slacker...but coach always says it's not how you start, it's how you finished. These past few weeks have been pretty hectic for us; we've enjoyed a big cross-town rivalry win against Greensboro, 81-69. The next day we packed up and headed to Maryland for our first road trip to play in the Jim Crawley Tip-Off Classic. We dropped our first game to Frostburg State by four. It was a real nail biter that came down to the last 30 seconds. The next day, we play Wilkes University and we were not going home without a win. Ann was named the All-Tournament player after having two really great games. 

That next Tuesday, we played close to a really good Roanoke team, which I personally think that we could have beaten. But, that's the ODAC -- anyone can win on any given night and any team can lose on any given night. We played great defense and every game so far we have played team basketball. After a tough loss, we went home for Thanksgiving Break, which was a good break from school and basketball and a time to eat some amazing food. And a Green Bay Packer win on Thanksgiving Day made the Holiday even better. Holidays are crazy because I have so much family and it never feels like I have enough time with everyone. It felt like I blinked my eyes and had to head back in Greensboro and get back to business. We had a two-a-day the Saturday after break to get prepared for this fun-filled week of games (notice the sarcasm) and we ran off all the food we ate during the holiday. We played at Emory & Henry, Monday, Washington and Lee, Wednesday, and we play Lynchburg on Saturday. One thing I can say about basketball season is that you better stay on top of all your work and stay in constant contact with your professors because we stay so busy and travel a lot. But I would encourage any high school athlete to play a college sport if they have the talent because it's one of the best ways to experience college. Being a part of a team in college helps you in some of your darkest hours and makes your brightest days even better. In the past years, my teammates have been there for me in some of my worst times. These girls have become my family over the past three years, that's something you can't replace.

Back to the basketball side, we traveled to Emory & Henry on Monday and we lost our second conference game in a row, 64-60. I did not expect a loss, but like I said before any team can win or lose on any given night in our conference. I think sometimes it takes getting knocked down to see the adversity of a team and see their ability to get back up and try it again. And that's exactly what we did on Wednesday night when we beat a talented Washington and Lee team by three points after Jaz hit a huge last second shot to put us up 55-52. I was more than ecstatic. Honestly, last night's game was a FUN basketball game to play in and we played well as a team, and that's going to be the most important tactic of us winning this season, playing as a unit rather than individuals. And I feel that we do that pretty well. This weekend's game against Lynchburg is big for us and it will be a battle for sure. We want to finish this semester 2-2 in conference rather than 1-3 and I believe we can do anything we put our minds to. And it's not how you start, it's how you finish.

On the student side of all this madness, it's about that time again. Finals week is right around the corner which is soo much fun (sarcasm again). I have two in-class exams and a possible third but my criminal procedure grade is good enough that I may be able to opt out of the final. Sometimes hard work really does pay off even in the classroom. My grades are looking pretty good for this semester. But again, it's not how you start, it's how you finish. I'll be happy for Christmas break because I'll have no homework for a month! I'm counting down the days 'til Christmas as well, which is my favorite time of the year I might add.

This Saturday we have a home game against Lynchburg at 4 and Wednesday, we play Peace here at 7. Come out and show your support!

- Lauren

"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." - The Great, Vince Lombardi 

Back to Reality

Hey guys, sorry it's been so long since my last post.  I've been getting reacquainted with my life as a student-athlete after a very much needed break from school although I spent the majority of my time at practice or doing something team affiliated. I'm not complaining though, if I could just play basketball everyday life would be a breeze. But this week consisted of pretty much readjusting to my schedule...spent a lot of time doing homework and getting ready for two big tests this upcoming week. Also, when it comes to Guilford there is no doubt I have a paper due this week. Thank goodness for Sunday off and time change! We gain an hour tonight!

Enough about my school work, onto the good stuff. Basketball practice has been really intense. We've been working extra hard in practice and it has really been paying off. Two-a-days were two-a-days...running, defense, running, and a little more defense. I did manage to get some three pointers in, which is always really fun for me. But more importantly, our team looks great and we are having a lot of fun. But, we still have a lot of stuff that we are working on to get ready for the season. We have a scrimmage in a week and hopefully our hard work will really pay off.

In lew of all our hard work on the basketball court, we did get to take a break from practice and go to the State Fair as a team. We had a lot of fun. Our freshmen decided they wanted to ride all the rides while the rest of us chose all the food instead! Ha, and it was money well spent if you ask me! There is nothing better than cotton candy, funnel cakes, and hot dogs. I'm still a little upset I didn't get my funnel cake, but it's ok. It was a good time and good team bonding for all of us. It's fun to see how the different personalities on our team blend together so well off the court. I'm not sure I've ever been on a team that has so much fun together.

 

I'll try to do a better job of keeping you guys up to date with all the goods of women's basketball.

- Lauren

"Champions keep playing until they get it right" - Billie Jean King

 

Back to Reality

Hey guys, sorry it's been so long since my last post.  I've been getting reacquainted with my life as a student-athlete after a very much needed break from school although I spent the majority of my time at practice or doing something team affiliated. I'm not complaining though, if I could just play basketball everyday life would be a breeze. But this week consisted of pretty much readjusting to my schedule...spent a lot of time doing homework and getting ready for two big tests this upcoming week. Also, when it comes to Guilford there is no doubt I have a paper due this week. Thank goodness for Sunday off and time change! We gain an hour tonight!

Enough about my school work, onto the good stuff. Basketball practice has been really intense. We've been working extra hard in practice and it has really been paying off. Two-a-days were two-a-days...running, defense, running, and a little more defense. I did manage to get some three pointers in, which is always really fun for me. But more importantly, our team looks great and we are having a lot of fun. But, we still have a lot of stuff that we are working on to get ready for the season. We have a scrimmage in a week and hopefully our hard work will really pay off.

In lew of all our hard work on the basketball court, we did get to take a break from practice and go to the State Fair as a team. We had a lot of fun. Our freshmen decided they wanted to ride all the rides while the rest of us chose all the food instead! Ha, and it was money well spent if you ask me! There is nothing better than cotton candy, funnel cakes, and hot dogs. I'm still a little upset I didn't get my funnel cake, but it's ok. It was a good time and good team bonding for all of us. It's fun to see how the different personalities on our team blend together so well off the court. I'm not sure I've ever been on a team that has so much fun together.

 

I'll try to do a better job of keeping you guys up to date with all the goods of women's basketball.

- Lauren

"Champions keep playing until they get it right" - Billie Jean King