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Knutson Named to All-tournament Team as Comet Girls Celebrate Milestones and Look Ahead to 2024

As the Comets turn the page on the calendar, they build confidence in their strategy and team dynamics into the new year. The emphasis on playing complimentary basketball, where each player's strengths are utilized and weaknesses covered, is a formula that promises more success in the upcoming year.

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Comet Girls Show Team Unity and Grit in Challenging Christmas Clash

What stood out in this post-Christmas game was not just the individual performances but the deep sense of team unity and mutual support. Each player stepped up, filling gaps and rallying around each other. This unity is becoming a hallmark of the Hillcrest Comets, indicative of a team that grows stronger and more cohesive as the season progresses.

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Comets Pull Out Tough Win Over Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley

“We got out to a fast start and then we stalled out and really struggled to get anything going the rest of the game,” noted Hillcrest Head Coach Hannah Clark. “…”Tonight was a great opportunity for our young girls to show grit and demonstrate a wherewithal to figure out how to win a close game when things just weren’t clicking for us on either end of the floor. I was really proud of how they finished out the game.”

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Comets Launch New Sport Season

Today, in the Student Activities Center, seasoned athletes joined those stepping onto the court for the first time, all looking to don the Comet jersey this winter to play basketball. The journey they’re taking extends beyond the court. They embark on a holistic experience that will foster growth in understanding identity, building healthy relationships, and cultivating a culture that honors God while respecting each unique individual.

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Lady Comets Unite in Strong Win over Brandon-Evansville

“We moved the ball well on offense which led to good, quality shots,” Head Coach Hannah Clark noted. “I thought Ruby Peterson did a nice job directing our team.  She is the engine on our team and the rest of our girls really follow her direction and energy.” Peterson provided 14 points and added 4 assists in the win.

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