As the basketball season approaches, Karsyn Nye, a standout player from Howe High School, reflects on the team’s preparations and sets her sights on ambitious goals for the upcoming challenges. The Howe squad has been diligently getting ready for the season, with each player investing time individually and collectively to ensure they hit the court in top form.

“Individually we all spent time in the gym preparing ourselves for this season, and as a team, we are working to put all the pieces together,” Karsyn said.

This season, the team boasts impressive strengths, particularly in speed and athleticism. Karsyn envisions leveraging these qualities to maintain a fast-paced game on both ends of the court: “We are very quick and athletic. I think we will be able to go fast the whole time on both offense and defense.”

Newcomer Josey Peterson has emerged as a standout player, catching the Karsyn’s attention with her hard work and dedication. “Last season, she worked hard every day in practice and outside of practice, she spent a lot of time in the gym,” Karsyn said. “This year, she is playing a huge role in helping us have a successful season.”

The team’s playing style is centered around speed and effective rebounding. “We want to play fast and be a good rebounding team,” Karsyn explained, outlining the strategic approach they plan to adopt during games.

Setting lofty goals for the season, the Howe team aims to secure needed victories to get back to the State Tournament: “Our goals we are trying to achieve this year are to win Leflore County Tournament, make it through playoffs, and back to the State Tournament. We will have to work hard and play well as a team.”

As a team captain and leader, Karsyn draws from her experiences as an underclassman, recognizing the impact of mentorship and encouragement: “Having people above you who are rooting for you is very important, especially when you are young or new to something.”

Reflecting on the lessons learned from the previous season, Karsyn emphasizes the team’s resilience and the ability to exceed expectations. “Not many people had super high expectations for our team last year, but we proved them wrong,” she said. “I think this year people are having some of those same predictions, but the girls who are stepping up this year are more than ready and capable of filling those important roles.”

As the Howe High School basketball team gears up for a new season, Karsyn Nye stands at the forefront, ready to lead and inspire her teammates toward success on the court.