Thanks to 26 points, including four 3-pointers, senior Bailey Hooker passed the 1000 point milestone in the Warriors 65-58 win over Tampa Bay Tech with, what else, a three point shot.
“I’ve been playing basketball my entire life. When I turned 11, I started playing AAU ball [Amateur Athletic Union]…(the whole experience) has been very exciting,” said Hooker.
Her endless working has payed off. Hooker is averaging 17.7 points a game this year, 81% from the free throw line and 41% from beyond the three point arc. She leads the team in all these categories (in three point percentage, Lauren Shedd is 100% but only one for one on the year).
“She puts lots of work in, she puts lots of effort in, and she never gives up or stops trying. That’s why she deserves this. If you are going to put effort into something and work towards a goal hard enough, then a reward will be presented to you,” said Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Charles Allen.
“Our team is big on we, and we have great chemistry, and without those characteristics on and off the court, I don’t know how we would ever be able to compete,” said Hooker.
Hooker has signed with Southeastern University joining her older sister, despite six offers from division one and two schools.
Zealand Shannon / Sports Editor
read the last para. hard and carefully. combination of 6 d1 and d2. up to 6. not 6 d1.
She didn’t have six D-1 offers. Get your facts straight.