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Meet Jacob Long, Clearwater-Orchard Basketball

2/24/2016

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Grade: Freshman

Parents: Jarrod and Stacy Long

Position: Post/Forward

How did you become interested in this sport?
I have just always liked basketball.

What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
Making the O’Neill Bison team.

What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Being a good shooter.

What gets you motivated before a game?
Music

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Meet Kirby Willats, Clearwater-Orchard Basketball

2/24/2016

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Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Robert and Vicki Willats

Position: Guard


How did you become interested in this sport?
I became interested in basketball by having fun playing it when I was younger.


What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
Being a part of the team that made state last year. The friendships are great, too.


What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Not being the most athletic and fit and not having any confidence.


What gets you motivated before a game?
Drinking pop and cracking jokes with the other guys.

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Meet Ryan Wilhelm, Clearwater-Orchard Basketball

2/24/2016

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Grade: Freshman

Parents: Steve and Jana Wilhelm

Position: Post

How did you become interested in this sport?
I started playing in 3rd grade and just kept playing.

What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
Play in the varsity games ad winning our JV games.

What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Having to practice against Andy Kerkman.

What gets you motivated before a game?
Music
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Meet Liam Odell, Clearwater-Orchard Basketball

2/24/2016

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Grade: Sophomore

Parents: Mike and Elizabeth Odell
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Position: Forward

How did you become interested in this sport?
I played in the winter leagues when I was younger and always enjoyed it.

What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
When our team made it to state last year.

What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Learning and developing in the game.​

What gets you motivated before a game?
Playing together with my teammates.

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Meet Chris Kester, Clearwater-Orchard Basketball

2/24/2016

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Grade: Freshman

Parents: Jeremy and Jennae Kester


Position: Guard


How did you become interested in this sport?
I went out in 3d grade and learned how much I liked it.

What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
Just getting to play with/against all the great players around here and being on a successful team in general.

What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Transitioning to high school basketball instead of junior high where it is a lot simpler.

What gets you motivated before a game?
Knowing I get a chance to do something I love plus a little locker room hype.
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Meet Blake Hoke, Clearwater-Orchard Basketball

2/24/2016

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Grade: Freshman

Parents: Aarond and Candice Hoke

​Position: Guard


How did you become interested in this sport?
My family


What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
Playing varsity


What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Turnovers
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What gets you motivated before a game?
Getting zoned in

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Meet Grady Bellingtier, Clearwater-Orchard Basketball

2/24/2016

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Grade: Junior

Parents: Greg and Connie Bellingtier

​Position: Guard



How did you become interested in this sport?
Seeing all the older kids playing when I was younger.


What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
Making to state my freshman and sophomore year.


What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Being in game shape.


What gets you motivated before a game?
Listening to music and supporting our girls.

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Meet Andy Kerkman, Clearwater-Orchard Basketball

2/23/2016

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Grade: Senior

Parents: Kelly and Amy Kerkman

Position: Center/Forward


How did you become interested in this sport?
Dad played and it was the first sport I grew interested in.

What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
Winning as a team, and reaching new milestones with the team.

What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Not getting in foul trouble.

What gets you motivated before a game?
Music.

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Meet Derik Allen, Clearwater-Orchard Basketball

2/23/2016

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Grade: Senior

Parents: Loren and Rhonda Allen


Position: Student Assistant
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How did you become interested in this sport?
Recess and watching the pros play.

What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
Making it to state two years in a row

What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Not playing senior year

What gets you motivated before a game?
Listening to country music
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Meet Tristen Sanne, Clearwater-Orchard Basketball

2/23/2016

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​Grade: Senior

Parents: Mike and Jackie Sanne


Position: Post


How did you become interested in this sport?
I got into the youth leagues as a kid and I stared getting a huge liking into basketball.

What has been your greatest accomplishment/ what are you most proud of with this sport so far?
Making it to state two years in a row.

What is the most challenging part of this sport?
Learning new skills, techniques and getting used to playing with new players.

What gets you motivated before a game?
Listening to music before every game.

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