The 2022-23 season for the Chapman Lady Panthers basketball program concluded on Saturday afternoon in a second round matchup against the Southside Tigers. Despite the 81-32 loss, it was still a remarkable year for the Panthers.
In the second half, Clara Gramling knocked down a triple from the wing. Moments later, Caroline Garner and Grace McDaniel each made a shot from long distance off assists from Krislyn Wilder and Elliot Miller, respectively. McDaniel and Rylan Ivey each tallied a steal and basket from close range, while Kara Twitty corralled an offensive rebound and putback. Starting in mid-January, three members of the team surpassed a milestone during a three week and two day span. Gramling and Wilder each scored their 1,000th career point, while Garner recorded her 500th career rebound. Those may be individual accolades, but the three captains understand that they did not achieve those feats on their own. “They’re not selfish,” said Chapman head coach Leslie Boyd. “They are selfless. They put others first and realize that those accomplishments probably wouldn’t happen without the involvement of the people around them. They’re good people, good sisters, good friends, and I'm just proud of who they are for our program.” With the season’s end, the Panthers will see both Gramling and Garner graduate after outstanding four year careers on the varsity level. The imprint that the two seniors have left on the program is significant. “They’re part of the group who established the foundation for ‘The Sisterhood’, what it means, and the embodiment of it,” Boyd stated. “Both of them bought into the program – not just on the court, but off the court as well. I’m just very proud of their legacy of being a good sister and teammate that they’re leaving behind.” Throughout the campaign, several players also gained valuable game experience and made contributions – including Miller, Ivey, Addy Lawson, and Africa Ackbar – which should bring excitement about the future of the program. “There were a lot of things we were able to accomplish and a lot of goals we met,” Boyd added. “We watched a lot of players get better on and off the court, so I’m proud of who we’ve become as people throughout the season. We never lost our true purpose in ‘The Sisterhood’ and ‘The Force Is Female’.” “We did a great job of being good people, teammates, and sisters, which is what we teach them first. Through the ups and downs, we had fun and the girls made memories. That’s what it’s all about.” Comments are closed.
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