On March 22, our basketball career at Liberty came to an end when a very strong Louisville team defeated us in the NCAA Tournament. It's sad to see it end, but we are all thankful for how God has blessed our team over the past four years, and we look forward to see what He has in store next for each of us. Thank you so much for all of your prayers, encouragement and support. It means more to us than you will ever realize. So, without further ado, here is our final blog entry. Enjoy!
What will you remember most about the trip to Baton Rouge for the NCAA Tournament?
Megan: The trip to Baton Rouge was amazing! I knew that it could be my last trip with the girls, so I wanted to cherish it. It was amazing to get to spend time with my teammates. It was our first flight as a team this season, which added more excitement to the trip. To top it off, it was a charter flight, which was AMAZING.
Moriah: I really enjoyed the weather in Baton Rouge. It was nice to not have to wear a jacket and be able to wear flip-flops. Secondly, it was a great trip to end my four years at Liberty. We were able to fly as a team, eat some great food and stay in a great hotel. I was even Meg's roommate, which was fun too. Also, our family flew down to watch us play which was really neat. They did not miss an entire game this whole season. Lastly, my sisters and I were able to visit with one of our friends from Ohio who we had not seen in over a year. It was so much fun!
Molly: I will remember all of the wonderful food and fellowship that we had. We also had good devotionals!
Looking back at this season as a whole, what were some of the primary highlights for you, both on and off the court?
Megan: Some primary highlights for me were simply just getting to know one another on the team! It was so fun getting to go through the highs and lows of the season together. I feel like we have been able to grow so close to each other as a result of the different trials we had to endure and persevere through.
Moriah: I would say on the court would be winning the Big South and winning the Virginia Tech tournament. Off the court would be just being able to hang out with my teammates.
Molly: Off the court would probably have to be our little team bonding times and the workout where we all did the Cupid Shuffle. My best time for me on the court was getting to play with my two sisters, Meg and Mor.
What are your best on-the-court memories during your time as a Lady Flame?
Megan: My best on-the-court memories would be, of course, the three conference basketball championships we won! I would also have to say beating Virginia at their place as well as winning the Xavier Tournament were amazing memories.
Moriah: Playing at some awesome arenas and against some great players. I would say though, that one of my favorite wins was last year when we played in a tournament at Xavier. It was so much fun, because we upset Xavier and a lot of my family and friends were able to come to the game because it was so close. My favorite road trip though, was when we went to Cancun our sophomore year. We stayed an extra day and we were able to enjoy some sun.
Molly: When we won both the Xavier tournament and the UNLV tournament during our junior year.
What are your best off-the court memories during your time as a Lady Flame?
Megan: My best off-the court memories would be paintballing in the summer, hanging out at Camp Hydaway, and just being able to hang out with a great group of girls!
Moriah: Honestly, building some lifelong friendships and being taught by some awesome professors in the nursing department. I have also enjoyed being able to do clinicals in the hospital and making an impact on my patients' lives.
Molly: I enjoyed all of the laughter and many wonderful memories that I will treasure for a lifetime!
What has this group of classmates meant to you?
Megan: This group of classmates has been so much fun. Being able to get to know five quality girls and then adding a sixth this year has been great! Of course, being able to get to play with my sisters is something I will cherish the rest of my life! I thank the Lord for the many blessings He allowed the seven of us to experience while here at Liberty.
Moriah: I have had the privilege of playing with an awesome group of seniors, which includes two of my sisters. I have made some lifelong friendships and I am going to cherish those. I can't wait to see how God is going to use our class in the future.
Molly: It has been great getting to be with the same group of girls for four years, and being able to be there for each other in the good times and the tough times!
What does the future hold in store for you?
Megan: I am on track to graduate this spring with a degree in kinesiology, and I am specializing in physical education and health. I would love to keep playing basketball after college. I am open to what the Lord would have me do, and I am relying on Him to lead me in my next steps!
Moriah: I am on track to graduate in December 2009. After graduating, I plan on working in a hospital but at this point I am not exactly sure where or in which area. I had a rotation on the PCU (Progressive Coronary Unit) and I really liked it, so that is one area that I may be interested in pursuing.
Molly: I will graduate in December with a degree in nursing! I am excited to see how the Lord will use that. I love being able to help people in their time of need. I am not sure if it will be here in Lynchburg, or elsewhere, but I am open to wherever the Lord leads me!
