“Unfinished business” is the motto of the girls varsity basketball team. Holding a record of 24-4, the Lady Wolves are going strong, but they are not finished.

Having few losses, the team is determined to continue winning and keep improving with practice.

“We took a tough loss to Plano on Jan. 22,” senior Jalyn Hodge said. “We have learned from it and are ready to persist to finish first place in district and go on to win the State Championship.”

The girls are committed to practices and making sure they stay in shape by taking time out of their own schedule to go to the gym.

“I practice with my team every morning, and on days we do not have games, I go to the gym and practice with myself or with my trainer,” senior Callie Owens said. “I have always enjoyed working out and practicing, so doing it twice a day is fun for me.”

While there are many practices and games spread throughout the season, learning to balance basketball and the books is essential.

“It’s hard to balance school work and basketball,” junior Gina Riedell said. “I get most of my homework done late at night because of our game schedule and early practices.”

Many girls on the team have committed to colleges to play basketball and some even want to continue basketball after college by going professional.

“I plan to pursue basketball in the future. I am committed to playing basketball at the University of The Pacific, a D1 private school in California,” Owens said. “I cannot wait to continue playing to a higher level.”

The relationships between the Lady Wolves resembles much like that of a family. Frustration and stress can sometimes show on the court, but at the end of the day, the girls are always there for each other to win State championships.

“The team dynamic of the team is what makes us a great team,” Riedell said. “We are really close friends and would help each other with anything.”

Being a part of the team is not just a way for the girls to stay in shape and take part in extracurricular activities. It is also a way for them to learn valuable lessons that they can carry with them throughout their lives.

“Being on a team is beneficial because you are able to experience adversity and overcome it,” Hodge said. “When you lose a game, you can either sit there and pout or you can get back in the gym or correct the problem. The same thing goes for life. If you are faced with something that brings you down, are you going to stay down or are you going to get up or fix the problem and become better?”