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Girls Basketball Teams Up with Sideline Cancer

The home game against Altoona was a positive, impactful night that brought together both sides in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
Byline photo of Ellory Potter
Ellory Potter, Photo Editor
January 29, 2025
Junior McKenna Whitehurst advances the ball down the court during the third quarter. Whitehurst has been vital for the Lions this year, averaging double digits in the points column.
Junior McKenna Whitehurst advances the ball down the court during the third quarter. Whitehurst has been vital for the Lions this year, averaging double digits in the points column.
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Senior Jess Hawbaker waits for her name to be called during the introduction of the starting lineups. Many of the players, including Hawbaker, wore purple ribbons in their hair for the Sideline Cancer event. Hawbaker elaborated on what the game meant for her. "My grandma died of pancreatic cancer about five years ago; I played this game and every game for her. She was one of the greatest role models in my life...being able to play in a game that represented a much larger message is amazing," Hawbaker said.
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