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er to put our team in a position to suc- In speaking about their experience
ceed.” of playing basketball at North Haven,
and about the prospects for the up-
The two captains on this year’s team coming season, Ball stated, “Being a
are Olivia Ball and Christa Colonis. part of this team has been such a pos-
Both of these young women are ex- itive experience. We really have such
ceptional student-athletes who have good relationships with each other on
a clear understanding of the import- and off the court, and I think it shows
ant role that academics plays in their when we play together. I can’t wait
success on the court. Ball has taken for what is to come this season, and
Advance Placement classes in Psy- I know everyone will play such an im-
chology and Statistics, and made the portant role.”
All-Academic Team last year as a ju-
nior. She is planning to attend Clem- Coming off of the last two seasons in
son, UConn, or the University of New which the Girls Varsity Basketball pro-
Hampshire upon graduation. Colonis gram has posted a combined record
is also an honor roll student who has of 35 – 15, this year’s squad undoubt-
taken Advanced Placement classes in edly has big shoes to fill. However,
Psychology and Literature. She is in- one thing is certain. This team will be
terested in majoring in Biology and working hard together every day and
attending the University of South Car- preparing for success one day at a
olina upon graduation. time. And, in the process, the young
women on this team will be learning
Both captains are very well spoken important life lessons that they will
and are excited about the upcoming carry with them the rest of their lives.
season. They also are aware of the
important role they will be playing
in keeping the team together and fo- Captain Olivia Ball shooting at foul line
cused on reaching their full potential.
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