Erin Ashley and Erin Wimberley have been playing with the Islanders since the young ladies started middle school. They also happen to play together at Smithson Valley HS, the mighty fighting Rangers I might add.
Since they are two of my original players, I wanted to share a little insight on them.
They are both great kids with great families that have helped the Organization tremendously in every way possible. I am grateful to them for given me an opportunity to be part of their lifes.
As you might imagine, having two kids with the same name can create some problems. At practice, I would yell out Erin and both would turn around hence nicknames were in order.
Erin Ashley aka Awesome, Erin Wimberley aka Winner.
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| Coach Jesse with Winner and Awesome |
I asked the girls to answer a few questions to share with everyone. I posed the same questions to both of them.
First up, Erin Ashley aka Awesome.
She won 1st Team Academic All-District in her sophomore season. She has a GPA of 96.1 and in the Top 15 Percentile of her Class. She has played Varsity Basketball since her Freshman year.
1. What were your first impressions of Islanders Basketball Club when you joined?
Ashley: That the expectations were very high and that it was a very passionate program
2. What is your best memory of playing with the Islanders?
Ashley: Going all the way to Nationals and playing on the Spurs court, AT&T Center.
3. What are some important lessons you have learned playing with the Islanders?
Ashley: I have learned to give it all you've got no matter what and to be strong in every situation.
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| Erin Ashley |
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| Awesome Catch! |
Ashley: Integrity, strength and determination
5. What are looking forward most for this upcoming High School Basketball season?
Ashley: To be able to aid my team as best I can. I hope to impress people and make my Parents Proud.
6. What do you enjoy most about the game of basketball?
Ashley: The intensity it demands.
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| Awesome! |
Next Erin Wimberley aka Winner.
She is ranked #14 out of 584 and has a GPA of 4.0 with a 97.16 avg. She received 1st Team Academic All-District her sophomore season at Smithson Valley HS as well. She also has been playing with Varsity team since her Freshman year.
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| Erin Wimberley |
Wimberley: Islanders are a family and would stick together.
2. What is your best memory of playing with the Islanders?
Wimberley: When we won Prime Time Nationals in Dallas.
3. What are some important lessons you have learned playing with the Islanders?
Wimberley: Working as a team is crucial to success and your team helps you get through difficult times.
4. What would you say being an Islanders player represents?
Wimberley: Represents being part of a family who will always be there for you.
5. What are looking forward most for this upcoming High School Basketball season?
Wimberley: Playing with all my friends at school and playing against Islander players.
6. What do you enjoy most about the game of basketball?
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| Winner celebrating Bday with team |
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| Lexi and Winner |
Click to read about Erin Wimberley on GirlzPrepReport
Click for ERIN WIMBERLEY YOUTUBE VIDEO
I want to thank both of them and let them know how PROUD I am of Both!!!!
La Familia.