Kiarra Kilgore was on the varsity all four year’s. As a freshman, she and her class had no summer camp and no summer league, so it was quite an achievement to go right from JH basketball to playing on the varsity. For the next four years Kiarra never backed down from any challenges. She went from a quiet player as a freshman to a tremendous leader as a junior and senior. All the fans would recognize her on the floor basketball achievements, but as coaches and as teammates we appreciated the combination of her competitiveness and her leadership. When things got tough, Ki stepped up and helped pull the team together. We are excited to follow Ki’s college career.
Massey- What are your plans for next year?
Kiarra- I will be attending Missouri S&T.
Massey- What made you pick Missouri S& T?
Kiarra- It felt like another place I could call home and it is not too far away. I loved the basketball coach and the program's work ethic. I also felt like I had an opportunity to go there and contribute to the basketball team right away.
Massey- What do you plan to study?
Kiarra- I will be majoring in Biological Sciences. After I get my bachelor's degree I will be attending grad school in hopes of becoming a physical therapist.
Massey- What was your favorite class at GHS?
Kiarra- My favorite class/teacher would be Honors American Studies with Mrs. Qualls and Mr. Hickey. They made learning fun and there was never a boring moment in that class.
Massey- What are some of your favorite memories from basketball?
Kiarra- My favorite memories were always traveling with the team and staying in hotels whether it was during the season or the summer. Our team’s bond was irreplaceable and we always had so much fun. Whether it was playing card games, hide and seek, or just talking. One thing that I will never forget is being able to be a part of 1,000 program wins and Coach Massey’s 1,000 wins.
Massey- What would be the menu for your perfect team dinner?
Kiarra- My all-time team dinner would be some kind of pasta with fruit, breadsticks, and brownies. It is something that we had but I just like having pasta for dinner the night before a game.
Massey- What do you plan to work on this summer?
Kiarra- This summer I plan on working on my shot especially three-pointers because the line is farther back and moves. Most of those girls are going to be bigger than me so it will not be as easy for me to finish around the basket. Along with that being able to shoot better off the dribble.
Massey- What advice do you have for next year’s team?
Kiarra- Make the most out of everything it really does go by fast. Always have fun with your team and make tons of memories because they are something that you will never forget. Lastly, work hard, play together, and put the extra work in. Everyone will be practicing the same amount as you so come in before or stay after get shots up and work on the things you need to work on. You won’t be getting better than any team when they are working the same amount of time as you are.
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