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Little Lions Girls Basketball Secures a Win on Senior Night

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Kate Reinhard, Staff Writer
February 8, 2025
Seniors Risha, Bechtel, Irmak, and Roan sit together on the bench, cheering on their teammates and awaiting their call back to the court. They are all wearing maroon and white ribbons in their hair to commemorate Senior Night.
Seniors Risha, Bechtel, Irmak, and Roan sit together on the bench, cheering on their teammates and awaiting their call back to the court. They are all wearing maroon and white ribbons in their hair to commemorate Senior Night.
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At the close of the game, all five seniors: Ceanna Irmak, Annika Bechtel, Jessica Hawbaker, Tori Risha, and Morgan Roan, gather for one last celebratory hug on their home court. The Little Lions defeated Cumberland Valley by the score of 54-48. As the seniors reflected on their experience and future plans, Hawbaker shared, “I think I’ll definitely miss the game and that aspect of playing, but I think more importantly it’s just like the friendships and bonds that I’ve made over the years that I’ll definitely miss the most.”
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