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Athlete of the Week: Brooke Bates

Bates says her biggest motivation is ‘Coach Cory’
Molly Mueller, Reporter | February 7, 2025
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Kelsey Altrup
Brooke Bates (9) passes the ball to a teammate.

Athlete Appreciation Week 2

Name: Brooke Bates

Grade: Freshman

Sport: Girls Basketball

Why did you join: I’ve always played basketball, and always enjoyed it.

Pre-meet/game/match ritual: None.

Special item/snack: Ice.

Best memory: Riding the bus to away games.

Hot take on the sport: Girls games are more to watch.

Favorite song: That’s So True by Gracie Abrams.

Proudest moment: Made the game winning shot vs. Fort Zumwalt West.

Hardest thing in practice: Doing 7’s/running.

Biggest motivation: Coach Cory.

Are you planning on doing your sport in college/future: No.

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Kelsey Altrup
Kelsey Altrup, Reporter
Kelsey Altrup is a freshman, and this is her first year of Publications at Liberty. She was on the Yearbook staff at Frontier Middle School during her eighth grade year, and is super excited to be a part of the new staff. In her free time, she loves photography, listening to music, reading, and hanging out with friends. She enjoys taking pictures of nature, sports, and her friends. This school year Kelsey is looking forward to trying new things and having fun while doing them.