Senior Spotlight: Ashley Kelly

Q. How long have you been playing on the Warriors?
Four years

Q. How did you get interested in basketball?
I actaully played middle school with my nextdoor neighbor Ashley. In fact, my second year of basketball in  middle school, I was on Coach O's team. However, I did not start playing again until I came to the Warriors. The reason I started playing basketball on the Warriors is because I was carpooling with Krista and Emily (two girls who used to play on the Warriors), and they pursuaded me to come to basketball.

Q. How long have you been homeschooled?
Well this is an interesting question, I have been homeschooled kind of my whole life. However, I have been doing classes at FCC since I was 14. Therefore, I guess I was officially both public schooled and homeschooled during high school.

Q. What's your favorite thing about being homeschooled?
My favorite aspect of being homeschooled is being able to take so many classes at FCC in high school

Q. What do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy playing soccer and basketball. Sometimes, I also enjoy doing the Insanity workout. Also, I love hanging out with my friends, playing indoor soccer, going out to lunch with my mother, and hanging out with my family. I love cooking desserts and such for other people.

Q. What's your favorite place to eat out?
My favortie place depends on who I am going with and whether it's fast food or sit down. If fast food, I love Subway and California Tortilla. If sit down, I like Mountain Gate.

Q. What's your favorite movie?
I am not sure what my favorite movie is, but I really like To Save a Life, Soul Surfer, and Fireproof.

Q. What are your plans after high school graduation?
As of now, I am not sure what college I am going to attend. However, I am looking at Hood or Liberty. Also, if I attend Hood, I may play at the Hood soccer team. Also, I want to transfer onto a graduate school for physical therapy after I complete my bachelor's degree.

Q. Who's your favorite musical artist/group?
I don't really have a favorite, but I do like the song "Blessings" by Laura Story.

Q. What game are you most looking forward to this season with the Warriors?
I am most looking forward to the games agaisn't Adams County because I have a friend on that team. Also, I am looking forward to the end of the season tournament.

Q. What's your favorite memory on the Warriors?
I am not sure what my favortie memory is on the Warriors because there have been so many. I have enjoyed the friendships I have made. I have also enjoyed the younger girls on our team this year as well!

Q. What's your favorite scripture verse?
Philippians 4:8

New Life Christian School (VB)

The varisty guys next opponent was the New Life Christian School Rams. The guys started slowly, only scoring 20 to the Rams 15 points at the end of the half. Shots just weren't falling, though the defense was there and going strong.  Ready to take the game away, the Warriors took control and started playing basketball like how they were able. The final score was 50 to 41.

Toby McGrath led the team with 16 points and 2 rebounds. Daniel Passarelli came next with 11 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, and a board. Joel Kehr scored 8 points along with a board. Josiah Carstens was right behind him scoring 7 points with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal. Chris Leao had 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Jonathan Pefley contributed a basket, 5 boards, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. Michael Pefley also scored 2 points along with 4 rebounds. Jason Kehr had 2 steals along with one board, assist, and block.

Mount Airy Christian Academy (MSB)

The middle school boys' next opponent was the Mount Airy Christian Academy Lions. As the game started, the Warriors had a clear height advantage, and as time passed they also proved to be better skilled. The boys tried a press which worked well, having many great assists leading to easy layups. Many of the boys got to play by the second half, having a lead at halftime of 36-14. The second half wasn't much different, the Warriors dominating in every area. All the boys got lots of playing time and showed great teamwork. They pulled off a big win of 50-36.

Al Pedroza led the team with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. Right behind him was Noah Passarelli with 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Will Gammell played well with 8 points, 9 rebounds, and an assist. Benjamin Passarelli had 5 points, 2 boards, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Zach Althoff scored 3 points and pulled down a board. Following him was Daniel Messinger with a basket, 3 boards, 2 assists, 3 steals, and a block. Zachariah Weaver had 2 points, 4 rebounds, and a steal. Each player did great and contributed to the win. Great game boys!

Mount Airy Christian Academy (VB)

The Varsity guys headed to Mount Airy to take on the Mount Airy Christian Academy Lions. Last year the boys had lost to the Lions in triple overtime, so the guys were more than ready for a good rematch. As soon as the game started, everyone knew that the game would be nothing like the year before. The Warriors took a quick lead and were up 35-10 at the end of the half, with all the players getting time on the court. With not much to worry about, each boy got considerable playing time and finished out another big win for the week. The final score was 66-44.

Joel Kehr led the team with 17 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Toby McGrath was right behind him with 15 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. Daniel Passarelli came next with 9 points, 7 boards, 3 assists, and 2 steals. Right behind him was Josiah Carstens with 7 points, 3 assists, and a steal. Chris Leao had 6 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 blocks. Michael Pefley also scored 6 points along with 2 rebounds. Jonathan Pefley had 4 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and a block. Jason Kehr had 2 points and 4 assists. Zach Nelson contributed 2 boards, 1 assist, and a block.

Adams County Christian Academy (VB)

The varsity guys were the last of the three teams to take on Adams County Christian Academy for the night. The Warriors had won earlier in the season by quite a bit, and came looking for another good game. As soon as the ball was thrown up for jumpball, the Warriors took possession and scored an easy layup right away. After that the rest of the game was history. Many great steals, quick passes, and easy shots insured a good lead. Each player got lots of playing time and contributed to the game. They finished with a big win of 72-55.

Joel Kehr led the team with 17 points, 2 steals, 1 assist, and 1 board. Jonathan Pefley had a double-dou ble of 12 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block. Right behind him was Jason Kehr with 10 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals. Chris Leao had 8 points, 9 boards, 1 steal, and 5 blocks. Josiah Carstens had 6 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists, and a steal. Daniel Passarelli also scored 6 points, along with 3 boards, 2 assists, and 4 steals. Toby McGrath had 4 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and an assist. Michael Pefley scored a basket, pulled down 3 boards, had 2 blocks, and a steal. Zach Nelson contributed 9 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 blocks.