1999 Miracle Yearbook

Eratkitball "For KisiMPPy!" These wordsof Coach Kathy Freese%ONO in the ears ofthe Cedarville College Women's Basketball Team. She made it into the team thltift, and would repeat It wheneverthe %NH brokefrom a huddle to take the floor. The team came off the a losing record from last year,to start with an impressive 10-3 winning streak go- ing into Christmas break. "I'd say one of the toughest parts of the sea- son, was convincing ourselves that we are a good basketball team and that we can win games. One of the hardest obstacles for us was mental," said Freshman Patty Shryer. However,the team struggled after break for the first part of the winter quarter. With that behind them,the team finished with a winning season for the first time in the last few sea- sons. The main thing that pulled the team through the season was good team work and a positive attitude. Amanda Porter commented,"I really enjoyed working with my teammates and growing together as a team." Stcgt bv jarrtin Grayer "I'd say that the highlight of the season was beating Central State Uni- versity," said Stephanie Schanher. The Lady Jackets had practiced with CSU during thefall,and had established areal ministry with the girls, but being able to beat them in a basketball game, was unexpected. "They were ranked in the nation, so when we beat them, we were really excited," Stephanie added. American Midwest Conference Freshman of the Year, Kirsten Rossotti led the team with an average of 15.5 points per game. "One of the hardest things for me was getting adjusted to collegebasketball.Godgavemestrength, and Ihad to gooutnightafter nightand try to be the best playerthat!could,"shesaid. Both Scholar Athletes,seniors Gillian Gombisand HeatherFrenchleavetheteam in good hands as all but three will return next year to be contenders in the AMC. jacketstry to rum,a,playfrom,tk.e,top-o tke,archk. A 01111 eftat7"` Huck intstek's Basketbal : Stepkaxie,5c/ranker, Chard)/ Cole., Heather French., III4I gootbis, ?ant.Scvaitey, Amanda.Porter. Stanolisti:Joy Williams, Kathy Freese, Michad Tharp Pattie.Schryer, Ass9/ Martik, Nostrse.,Jes tiferJokes,Kirsfrx,Itogott4 Nat McKikkok,Sarah.Hills,Sarah 7101444S, HeatherStark, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 0