5A GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONS 2009!

On Saturday, my girls basketball team took the 5A State Basketball tournament! They took second last year so this year was extra special, especially for my 4 seniors who have been playing for us since they were freshmen. They beat Riverton 51-40 and had previously beat Bingham, Kearns and Alta.



My 4 seniors, Kaycee Mansfield and Cydne Mason who both signed with UVU, Nikki Ybarra (she will probably play soccer or basketball for Dixie) and Haley Holmstead, who hasn't decided yet who she's going to play for.

The team in front of Energy Solutions Arena. After their win they were invited to do the Jazz pre-game show with Thurl Bailey, David James and Pace Mannion.



Haley Holmstead, 5A tournament MVP with the state trophy and basketball net. The team gave me a part of the net! So cool! Haley was amazing in the tournament. In the championship game she had 24 points.

MacKenzie and Liani recreating the "jump ball" the ref called in the game. A Riverton girl came over Mac's back and basically gave her a big bear hug and the ref called a jump ball. It was probably the worst call of the night!



Haley wearing Thurl Bailey's shoes. They're a little big!



The team with Pace Mannion and Thurl Bailey at the Energy Solutions Arena for the Jazz pregame show. Such a great group of people! Fun girls and great coaches!

To see a video link of clips from the game go to:

http://deseretnews.com/video/1,5563,782,00.html

CONGRATS LADY CAVEMEN! YOU DESERVED IT!