PGH, Play “Country Roads”

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is something extremely special about the song and lyrics, "Country roads, take me home to the place I belong, West Virginia, mountain mama, Take me home, country roads!" When I heard this song play in a packed stadium at the Super Bowl, my heart smiled! This song has a way to bring people together. West Virginia has a way to bring people together. Basketball has a way to bring us together! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take a look at the teams below that have embodied what it means to play together:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Spring Valley Lady Wolves - This team has numerous athletes that can go for over 20 points. What makes this team so special is the athletes do not care who "gets theirs." [player_tooltip player_id='728706' first='Sophi' last='Hutchinson'], [player_tooltip player_id='570278' first='Brooklyn' last='Ellis'], [player_tooltip player_id='384069' first='Ella' last='Giles'], and [player_tooltip player_id='384101' first='Allie' last='Daniels'] continue to play at an elite level! [player_tooltip player_id='384100' first='Dria' last='Parker'] is back! The players that come off the bench continue to provide big minutes! Each athlete is ready when their number is called. Their TEAM defense is exciting to watch. They are bought in and this team is hungry for a championship!</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Nitro Lady Wildcats - This team is likely to repeat as the AAA champs! They have [player_tooltip player_id='379520' first='Natalie' last='Smith'], who is dominating in all facets of the game. They have the quickest guards in the state in 3A. [player_tooltip player_id='728686' first='Brooklyn' last='Cawley'], [player_tooltip player_id='1224964' first='Bri' last='Gibson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='496344' first='Karson' last='Jones'] are playing at a high level! The entire team can be mentioned for their high defensive intensity that they continue to bring on a nightly basis! </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wheeling Park - There is no "I" in TEAM, but there is an "A." That "A" stands for [player_tooltip player_id='342221' first='Alexis' last='Bordas']. Bordas is one of the most exciting athletes to watch. Maggie Hupp, [player_tooltip player_id='722885' first='Karringtyn' last='Miller'], &amp; Danielle Daugherty are playing great for the Lady Patriots. If Wheeling Park continues to play together, they have a great chance to repeat as the 4A state champs! After all, opposing coaches continue to think that they have the perfect scouting report against Bordas and she continues to shine! Every player knows their role on this team and that is what makes this team even more special! Remember, Coach K once said, "A basketball team is like the five fingers on your hand. If you can get them all together, you have a fist.&nbsp;That's how I want you to play." <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Morgantown - The Lady Mohigans have the future Gatorade Player of the year on their team! Yes, [player_tooltip player_id='722078' first='Kayli' last='Kellogg'] is a generational talent that is playing HUGE for the Mohigans. She continues to play at the highest level on both ends of the court! Sadaya Jones is THAT player that every team needs. [player_tooltip player_id='1118603' first='Brenna' last='Nelson'], Deusenberry, and DeVries are providing big time minutes. There is so much to love about this Morgantown squad. If anyone dethrones Wheeling Park, I do believe that it will be Morgantown! If this team continues to play elite defense with non-stop energy, they will be the 4A state champs! <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Grafton - If Grafton wants to hoist the state trophy at the end of the season, they are going to have to continue their outstanding team defense. This team continues to force turnover after turnover! The elite play from [player_tooltip player_id='385110' first='Kenna' last='Keener'] and [player_tooltip player_id='979253' first='Hadley' last='Horne'] continues. Dever, Ray, and Beltner are stepping up and taking this team to another level of winning. The GOAT once stated, "Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, rebounding wins championships!” This team is playing exceptional defense and they continue to win in the rebounding column. Never count Grafton out because this team is clicking on all cylinders! </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The above 5 teams are teams that are excelling at the right time! Keep your eyes on all of them as the state tournament gets closer! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->