Senior Paige Bauer
Q-How long have you played basketball?
A- I’ve been playing since 1st grade, so probably around 6 years old.
Q-What’s your favorite part about basketball?
A- I love the competitive nature of the game and the challenge each game brings. And of course goofing off with my teammates!
Q-What’s your biggest accomplishment in basketball?
A- My biggest accomplishment in basketball is all of the connections I’ve formed. This sport has taken me all over the country, and I’ve gotten to play with and for many different players, teams, and coaches which has helped me grow both on and off the court.
Q-Where do you draw your inspiration to play?
A- My dad. He has been my “personal trainer” all my life and continues to inspire me to be great each and every day.
Q-Do you have any specific routine/ritual before playing or before practice?
A- I have a shooting routine before every game that I do with my dad. I also pray right before each game.
Q-Pregame meal?
A- A steak the night before.
Q-Any inspirational quotes?
A- “There is no greater waste of time than justifying your actions to people who have a life you don’t want”
Q-Future outlook for basketball?
A- I am looking to play in college. I have a few options but nothing is official yet.
Q-Any advice?
A- Play the game because you love it not because you want it to take you somewhere!
Senior Preston Lemar
Q-How long have you played basketball?
A- 10 years.
Q-What’s your favorite part about basketball?
A-Playing with my friends that I have known my whole life.
Q-What’s your biggest accomplishment in basketball?
A-Playing in the WDA championship as a freshman.
Q-Where do you draw your inspiration to play?
A-My parents really inspire me because they have coached me and they also played.
Q-Do you have any specific routine/ritual before playing or before practice?
A-Take a nap and pray before games.
Q-Pregame meal?
A-Mac and cheese from Noodles & Co with chicken.
Q-Any inspirational quotes?
A-Fly high. Tyson Jangula
Q-Future outlook for basketball?
A-After my senior season this will probably be the last I play competitive basketball.
Q-Any advice?
A-Have fun and do what you are good at, the best you can.
