PHOTOSTORY: Girls fight Oak Ridge in OT

by Ella McDonald and Charles Ibukun • Feb 6, 2025

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AMERICAN PRIDE

Lined up for the national anthem, juniors Amy Roberts and Meghan Pierce join senior Heaven Sims before the start of the game.

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STARTING LINEUP

Ready to face the Oak Ridge War Eagles on the court, senior Niya Calyen takes the court for the tip off. For the seniors on the team, Tuesday night's game was the last of their high school career.

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CHEERS FROM THE BENCH

Standing in celebration, senior Abbie Mize shows her support for the Kats.

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MOVING FAST

Driving down the court, senior Niya Calyen moves past an Oak Ridge player.

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WATCHING FOR THE PASS

Waiting for ball, sophomore Hannah Sees stands with a War Eagle defenders. The game against Oak Ridge went into overtime after a 36-36 tie at the end of the fourth.

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UNDER PRESSURE

Senior Heaven Sims feels the pressure of a War Eagle player as she prepares to pass to fellow senior Nija Calyen.

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SHOWING SUPPORT

Letting the players on the court know they are not alone, senior Abbie Mize, sophomore Hannah Sees and junior Rebecca Vaughn join Coach Erin Bond cheering from the bench.

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WORKING HER MAGIC

Getting the ball down the court, senior Heaven Sims dribbles as freshman Lexi Ford follows. The Wildkats fought hard in the game, forcing overtime.

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COACH'S CONVO

Taking advantage of a time out Coach Carlos Blocker talks to junior Rebecca Vaughn and the team during the Oak Ridge game.

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HALFTIME SHOW

Showing off a contest routine, sophomore Brook Dillard dances with the Sweethearts during half time of the Oak Ridge game.

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SWEETHEART SMILES

Practicing a spring contest routine, junior Josie Oatman joins her dance team for a halftime performance at the basketball game against Oak Ridge.

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JUMPING FOR POINTS

Shooting for three, junior Amy Roberts lets the ball fly. Roberts leads the team with rebounds and steals per game.

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PLAYING DEFENSE

Blocking the path to the goal, junior Meghan Peirce and senior Abbie Mize play defense against War Eagle junior Jordan Daigle.

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SIDELINE CELEBRATION

After sinking a 3-point to send the game into overtime, junior Meagan Pierce and sophomore Hannah Sees celebrate with their teammates on the bench. The players fought hard but lost to the War Eagles 38-43.

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About the Contributors

Ella McDonald, VOW staff

Ella McDonald is a senior and this is her second year being a part of Wildkat Media. She got third at district last school year for feature writing and placed fifth at regionals. She is also the vice president of Interact club. In her free time, Ella enjoys collecting K-pop albums, listening to music, and watching basketball. You can reach her at [email protected]

Charles Ibukun, VOW staff

Akinloluwa Ibukun known as Charles is a senior at Willis High School. This is his first year in the newspaper. He is also in a soccer club called USSP, and he plays for the school soccer team. He has been in student council for four years. You can reach Charles at [email protected].