It’s not uncommon that the best defenders on a basketball court are also outstanding soccer players. As soon as I saw McKenzie sprinting sideline to sideline, switching to cut off multiple drives on the same possession, demonstrating textbook defensive footwork and IQ, diving on the ball to secure steals, and setting the standard for pace, I figured she had to be a great soccer player. McKenzie crashed the glass to score an offensive rebound put back, handled the ball with poise, and showed good form from beyond the arc. McKenzie led the team in steals with five and grabbed four rebounds. She will continue her soccer career at Alma following graduation.

It’s not uncommon that the best defenders on a basketball court are also outstanding soccer players. As soon as I saw McKenzie sprinting sideline to sideline, switching to cut off multiple drives on the same possession, demonstrating textbook defensive footwork and IQ, diving on the ball to secure steals, and setting the standard for pace, I figured she had to be a great soccer player. McKenzie crashed the glass to score an offensive rebound put back, handled the ball with poise, and showed good form from beyond the arc. McKenzie led the team in steals with five and grabbed four rebounds. She will continue her soccer career at Alma following graduation.