"O Captain, My Captain" -- Ashley Christie

I believe that in order to explain what being a team captain means to me, my roles and responsibilities, and my goals for the team you have to watch one of our games.

"I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts." -John Locke.

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#14 Ashley Christie

"O Captain, My Captain" -- Rachel Mathews

   Being a captain means so much more to me than just being a leader. In my eyes, a captain is someone who is the cohesive part of every team that keeps everyone together in good times and in bad. They are the people who give all they have on the court to set an example for her fellow teammates, but they are also the ones setting the standards off of the court as well. A captain is someone who looks out for what's best for the team before themselves because in her eyes, everyone is an equal since they are all family.

When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, it is ready to climb.
-Patajali

   This year we have 3 captains to help lead our team to success. It's great because each one of us is very different when it comes to personalities and leadership, so together we have the best of the best. As we begin our season, we look to play each non-conference game to win but to also learn something that we can take into conference play since we are working towards a conference championship. It is something that we can definitely do, and I am looking forward to watching it all unfold. GO MOUNT!

#2 Rachel Mathews

Starting College - Kayla Bates

My first months at college have definitely been a great experience so far. However, being a freshman doesn't come easy. I have put a lot of commitment and work into both school and basketball. College work requires more study time and overall has taught me responsibility rather quickly. The college level for basketball is a big adjustment and I have pushed myself to keep up and learn the pace of the game. Lifting early in the morning and conditioning everyday was difficult but by the end of preseason it was the norm.

Kayla (left) with teammate Jayla Leftwich

The college life in general is much different than high school. It's nice having class in the afternoon and being done the rest of the day. I've really enjoyed having the opportunity to spend more time with my new teammates. The girls have made us Freshman feel like part of the family and I love how all of our different personalities come together to make one awesome group of girls! 

Overall, my first month of college has been fantastic. I'm still learning a lot and will continue to do so the rest of the year, thankfully I have a great family at the Mount to help me along the journey.

#12 Kayla Bates