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Varsity and JV teams aimed for
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the way

Beyond the countless hours in th e games," junior Jenni Hanson said.
gym, whether for practice or games, Leading the way was Gentry
basketball comes down to one simple thing: Dietz, who shot a jaw dropping 58
Wins. percent from the field, while putting
In the case of the Mustangs, they in almost 16 points a co ntest.
followed thi s formula to near perfection. Her supporting class in the
With a 14-5 record for varsity and a 14-2 starting lineup includes Amy Mathis,
record for JV, the Lady 'Stangs flew high who finds herself ranked second on
into post- season play, with expectati ons the team in points (11.3) and
stemming even higher. rebounds (5.8) per game.
"Second place just isn't good Merritt Dietz, who ranked
enough for us. We have worked way too third on the team in rebounds and
hard to get knocked out now. We're goin g points, occupied a position in the
to state," junior Gentry Dietz said. lineup as well.
The Mustangs held a commanding The JV team was not to be outdone
550 to 367 lead in the rebounding by varsity. According to Coach Terry
department, while snatching nearly twice as Thielen, they had key wi ns against the tough
many offensive rebounds as their opponents Marian and Lincoln East teams. They even
in the regular season. held th eir own in the Millard di strict,
Leading the charge on th e glass beating both Millard West and Millard
was Gentry Dietz (8 .38 per game), with South twice.
Amy Mathis (6.75) and Menitt Di etz (5.75) Both varsity and JV worked hard
following close behind. to become tough teams, and both proved the
Sophomore Sarah Sturgeon dribbles the ball down the
court. "My favorite memory from the season is going "We take pride in winning the hard work paid off by having a winning
out to dinner after the games with the girls," Sturgeon battle down low. Rebounding wins ball season.
said. photo by Rachel Fischer

Sophomore varsity player Alyssa Miller brings the ball
down the court against Bellevue East. The varsity team
made 60.5% of the rebounds in the regular season. photo
by Rachel Fischer Varsity player Gentry Dietz j umps to take a shot as Omaha South play-
ers try to bl ock her. Di etz made I 02 of 187 attempted points during her
• junior season. photo by Rachel Fischer

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