Southeast Alamance High School Online Newspaper
by Sania Holland
The Lady Stallion's basketball team ended this season off with a dominating record of 29-1. The ladies made their second return to State Competition, and they went up against North Lincoln High School. Although it was a close game, the ladies ended with a loss with a close score of 59-56.
However, this loss did not represent the season as a whole. Being undefeated brought with it an amazing legacy for the team. Team members joined together to make the season one to remember.
Showing grit and skill, players went above and beyond to make sure the season was amazing. Shaniya Paylor ended her season with 23 points and six steals. Clara LaChapella and Inysia McIver were also just a couple of players out of the great team showing out during the year.
Head Coach Amy Sarrat once again led the team to States. Sarratt incorporated strong defensive strategies along with an aggressive offensive style. The Daily Trot asked Sarrat about expectations. “Going undefeated was unexpected, but obviously it was a huge accomplishment. Going to States again was our goal from the beginning so we met our expectations,” Sarrat said.
The legacy season could not happen without the players. Out of several interviews, players gave statements about the outstanding effort. Players mentioned that many of the girls did great this year and absolutely did their best by out performing expectations of themselves.
Principal Eric Yarborough included the pride he had with the team's entire season. Yarborough states how they have not only been so successful on the court but also the classroom making him not only proud of them being great students but also players as well.
The Southeast Alamance girls varsity team made history this season...it was truly legendary.
The Lady Stallions showed out another year...but this was one for the record books. It took a team effort, but the ladies advanced to the State Championship game. Photo from Stallion Athletics.