By Blake Chadwick
Coming off a season where the Moundridge Wildcats finished with a 19-4 record and a runner-up finish at substate, the Wildcats will be led by junior guard Addysen Patrick, who is looking to take them to a state championship game before she graduates.
“Addy is a phenomenal young woman,” head coach Kaleigh Huxman said. “She strives for excellence in every area of her life, whether that is the court, the classroom, or her social life. Addy is a special player for our team because she has a way of hitting big-time shots. She has worked tirelessly to become a knockdown shooter and continues to find ways to expand her game.”
Patrick was named to the all-league first team her freshman year and was an all-state honorable mention player last season.
The junior is widely regarded as one of the top shooters in the state, having made 67 three-pointers last season.
“My biggest strength on the basketball court is my shooting ability,” Patrick said. “I love to shoot the three ball, but I also like to find other shots within the midrange or at the rim. Another big strength on the court is my ball control and ability to handle the ball.”
Patrick has played basketball for 11 years and has always wanted to win a state championship.
“Our team has some pretty high goals set for this season. We would like to make a deeper run into the postseason and compete at the state tournament,” Patrick said. “We want to continue building on the foundation and team chemistry we had last year.”
