By Cooper Chadwick
Averaging almost a double-double last year as a freshman for Clay Center, sophomore Lily Edwards is ready to help her team win league for a second time in a row.
Last year Edwards averaged 16 points per game, seven rebounds and four assists, which earned her all-state second team and all-league first team.
Head coach Dalton Haist attributes Edwards’ success to her hard work and determination as well as her ability to take coaching.
“What she can do on the court is only a small portion of the all-around great human being she is. She does everything to the best of her ability, and will compete in any sport/game/activity you put in front of her. She has a bright future on and off the court, and she will work her way to whatever goals she sets for herself,” Haist said.
Being an underclassmen, there is usually a period of nervousness in your abilities, that being true for Edwards, she decided to make that a point of emphasis during the offseason.
“I am really wanting to improve on becoming more confident in my game, I have been working on this by doing more things I’m not as comfortable with,” Edwards said. “During the offseason I have been getting in the gym and weight room almost every day.”
Edwards’ role for Clay Center is to be the energy person and she tries to stay positive in any situation during the games for her and her teammates.
“I love the game of basketball and getting better every day with my teammates is a great motivation,” Edwards said.
