Hello all!! We won an exciting game this past Saturday on a last-second shot by Sierra Fletcher!! It was an awesome game and everyone was happy to come out on top. We have come close to a lot of teams and came up short in most of them, losing by one or two points. Finally, though, we were able to pull out a close one and get the conference win! With four games left in the regular season, we look to get those four wins and hopefully get a shot in the Mid-Central College Conference Tournament. But, in order to get four wins in a row, we must do what we haven't been able to do all season - win on the road. We've struggled in that area this year by being winless on the road when playing a conference game. However, just because we haven't done it yet this year doesn't mean it can't be done. Our teams' determination is every reason to get our first conference win on the road on Wednesday at Goshen. Goshen is our last away game of the regular season, so it is now or never to get that win on the road. After we get that win, we will round out the regular season with all home games starting with No. 25 ranked Marian. The conference is strong, so if you want to see some competitive and intense games come out and watch us play!! Now, to meet some more of the team!

Rachel Peelman	Ashley Jessie	Melissa Eickholt

Rachel Peelman is a junior Nursing major from Twinsburg, Ohio. Her town is known for Twins Days and you better not joke about participating in it if you don't have a twin because she will get offended!! Rachel brings life to the team and is always a hoot to be around. If you walk through a practice, you might find her shooting half-court shots, but don't worry she very rarely makes them even though she believes she is the best at them. Or, you might see her walking around doing a handstand or bend over. She is very busy and sometimes stressed out from nursing, but she finds a way to work hard at practice and keep everyone loose and having fun on the team. And most importantly, fellas, if you are single and rich hit up Rachel's cell, she will gladly take interest in you! Her goal is to never have to use her nursing degree and become a stay at home mom. Good luck with that, Rachel!

Ashley Jessie comes all the way from Long Beach, California. Not really sure why she would want to come to Mount Vernon when she had that awesome weather in California, but we are so glad she is here! Ashley says she loves to surf, but none of us have ever seen her do it so we're not really sure if she can or not! I am told she has video evidence of this, but I have yet to see it so we will go with her word anyway. Ashley can be quiet at times and go through practice without saying a word and then other times she can be very loud and vocal. We love her both ways and are very fortunate to have her on our team!

I am Melissa Eickholt and I am from Van Wert, Ohio. I love the game of basketball and every girl on our team. I came here strictly for sports, but have learned so much more about life and God. The friendships and memories I have made from being a part of the basketball team are what I will remember when my athletic days are over. My greatest memory this year is watching a scary movie on the bus and that night everyone being afraid to fall asleep in the hotel. Everyone was scared to wake up around 3:00 a.m. and unfortunately most of us did and were up the rest of the night. That is a trip I will never forget!