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The True Citizen, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 — Page 13
SPORTS
Wrestlers headed to state
Several members of the Bears wrestling team have moved on to the state tournament and will
be competing this week. Ivan Arroyo is 29-1 on the season, and Ruby Wade is 15-10 but unde
feated against girls. She finished first in her weight class at sectional. Aaliyah Walker finished
second in her weight class, and Arlesia Davis finished first in hers. Aanyja Devine and Imani
Tolbert both finished third in their respective weight classes. Those who placed at area (region)
and qualified for state sectionals were Skyler Brown, Mathew Seigler, Malachi Hughes, Jonathan
Burke, Austin Russell, Brandon Lively, Ivan Arroyo and Kaleb Preston. The girls went straight to
sectionals. Pictured is Ruby Wade.
Spartans finish regular season
Bears drop two region games
From the Coach’s Desk
The Edmund Burke Spartans
ended their regular season with
three region losses the last
week of the season — a home
loss against Augusta Prep start
ed the week, and seniors Luke
Timms and Evan Hirschauer
ended their home careers.
The Spartans kept it close
the first half, trailing by 10 at
the half, but Prep's strong third
Star
quarter was too much to over
come. Sophomore Parker Oli
ver played well with 8 points
and William Hood added 5.
The Spartans made the long
trip to Athens to play Monsi
gnor Donovan on Thursday
night and the Matadors made
13 three-point shots on their
way to a large victory. Sopho
more Brayden Tindell led
Spartans along with Connor
Syms. Region foe Brentwood
was Saturday, and the Spar
tans battled the Eagles for
three quarters before fading
in the fourth. Owen Redd and
Hirschauer both played well.
Freshman Aden Hickman had
8 points in an impressive out
ing, and sophomore Harrison
McClellan played well also.
The Spartans start the Re
gion playoffs at Augusta Prep
Wednesday (today) against
Brentwood.
From Staff Reports
Last week was a rough week
for the Burke County Bears
varsity basketball team as they
lost two region games in a row.
On Tuesday, they fell to
Thomson 79-61, and then lost
to Hephzibah on Friday, 76-63.
“Against Thomson, we
didn’t shoot the ball as well
against their pressure, and
their half court defense gave
From Staff Reports
The Burke County Lady
Bears took down two rivals last
week on the court.
Their second meeting of the
season with Thomson ended
in a 44-39 overtime win for
the Lady Bears. Then they
followed with a 60-43 victory
over Hephzibah’s Lady Rebels.
“We thought we had a great
defensive effort in both games
this week," said head coach
Leslie Lawrence. “Offensively,
it was a struggle in the first half
against Thomson; however, we
created opportunities late in the
second half with our defensive
us some problems,” said head
coach Purvis Dukes. “Friday
at Hephzibah, we were down
10 early and then came back
to cut the lead to 1 at the half
and the second half game was
back and forth. Hephzibah did
a good job of scoring in some
situations, and we turned the
ball over 29 times.”
“Our guys are a resilient
bunch and have really worked
hard the last few days as we ap-
effort.”
Lawrence was proud of the
team’s composure at the end of
the game. “Being down by five
with 1:20 left in regulation, we
could have folded,” she said,
“but the players showed some
fight and toughness in order to
get us to overtime and some
new life. Once in overtime,
our players understood their
assignment, and we played
suffocating defense to seal the
victory.”
Those defensive efforts car
ried over to the Hephzibah
game as well. “We held them
to 19 first half points, and
we had 28 steals to help our
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proach the last week of regular
season,” Dukes added.
Stats from the Thomson
game were not available, but
top leaders against Hephzibah
were Isam Anthony, 13 points,
including 3 three-pointers, and
6 steals; Tykevian Hiers, 10
points and 7 rebounds; and
Kinte Gross, 10 points and 11
rebounds.
of business
cause,” Lawrence said. “We
look to continue to use our
defense to create offense to be
successful.”
Against Thomson, Danielle
McClendon had 10 points, 5
rebounds and 3 steals. Jalia
Johnson put up 8 points and 9
rebounds, and Dy’mon Webb
had 9 points and 4 rebounds.
Leading their efforts against
the Lady Rebels were Alayla
Denmark, who had 15 points
and 9 rebounds; Ja’Niyah
Gardner, 13 points and 10 re
bounds; and Webb, 13 points,
4 rebounds and 4 steals.
Continued from front
Lady Bears taking care
example of how something so common can open us up to such
fascination when we are willing to ask questions and explore
connections. Almost every person constantly leaves behind
fingerprints (usually invisible ones), yet there’s so much to learn
about them: How they form deep in the skin, whether identical
twins have the same fingerprints (which they don’t), how we
identify fingerprints, why they are so similar yet so different,
etc. The impressive fact that we can make those invisible (latent)
fingerprints visible with just a few drops of superglue or with
some powder and a brush is like magic! It also brings to mind that
with ingenuity, resources, and hard work, we are also constantly
making the invisible thoughts and hopes that we have into the
visible reality that is right in front of us.
Interests: I enjoy playing board games with my family, learn
ing guitar, and learning about almost anything, especially when
it’s about science.
STAR student’s best attribute? Though he is deeply analyti
cal and technologically knowledgeable, Keegan’s best attribute
might be his ability to passionately express his ideas in artistic
ways, such as through his dramatic performances, his detailed
drawings, his creative videos, and his persuasive writing.
Why do your teaching and learning styles click? Both
Keegan and I have a positive outlook, enjoy laughing, and are
both a little quirky. Most of all, though, we both share inquisi
tiveness about how the physical world works.
What has your STAR student taught you? It is clear that
Keegan accepts himself, is thankful for the characteristics that
make him who he is, and is comfortable in his own skin. Through
his example, he’s taught me to be more grateful for my attributes
and secure in myself as well.
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STAR student name: Berlian (MayMay) Fu
Hometown: Millen
Parents: Tony and Christine Fu
College plans: I plan on graduating from Georgia Institute of
Technology with a degree in biomedical engineering.
Where I see myself in five years: Hopefully, I will have
graduated from college or I am in the process of graduating and
starting my adult life.
In ten years: I will have probably settled into my career with
a comfortable job and will soon be attending graduate school.
Maybe, I will be abroad.
My STAR teacher’s best attribute: Her passion and love
for teaching. The way those things translate into her classes and
lectures can be felt tangibly and inspires not only me but all her
students to do their very best and try their hardest.
Why her teaching and my learning style click: I am a student
who much prefers the quality of a lesson over the ease of learn
ing it. I like when learning is difficult and challenging but also
fair, which she excels at. The way she teaches and formulates
her lectures makes her classes very engaging, informative, and
most of all, enjoyable.
What my STAR teacher has taught me about life: She taught
me that everything will be okay. Do not stress so much about the
present and over small, insignificant things. Some things are out
of my control. Accept that and let go. Life moves on.
Personal experience that has most influenced my life:
High school. My entire high school experience has changed
me into who I am today with all that I have gone through and
seen during the past four years. But most of all, I got to meet
my STAR teacher whose person and classes have changed me
for the better, encouraging me to be confident and exceptional
in all things I do.
Favorite quote: “Two roads diverge in a wood, and I-I took
the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” -
Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken
In my spare time: I mostly read, listen to music, or embroider.
However, I do spend a lot of time just sitting around and relaxing
by myself with my thoughts while I let my imagination create
stories in my head, although, I never put these stories on paper.
Favorite historical figure: Albert Einstein. He was a humble
man with extraordinary intellect and a desire to use it for the
betterment of the world.
STAR Teacher name: Karen Reeves
Hometown: Atlanta
What is the best thing about being a teacher? Teaching
provides an opportunity for a shared experience, for my students
to “feel” what others have felt throughout history, and for both of
us to be changed as a result. I am doing what I was called to do
(even on those days when I wonder why...), and I am blessed in
that my students are forgiving of my mistakes. Honestly, I just
love to teach and the classroom has always felt like my second
“home.”
What is your favorite lesson to teach? I try to make every
lesson (and book...) my favorite, but often it is my Term Paper
research workshop. It is an exciting experience for me to share
books and authors who have particular insight into so many varied
subjects. I love to “talkbooks!” But,perhaps, my favorite expe
rience in teaching has always been the awareness of the Lord’s
presence in every class, every lesson, every day. I feel it in my
heart and see it in my students.
Interests: Reading, studying, gardening, good conversation
STAR student’s best attribute? Grit...quiet determination.
While it is difficult to single out just one outstanding attribute,
this quality seems to be lacking among many young people.
I appreciate May May’s ability to not only persevere through
tough times, but also her drive to “set the bar” even higher than
what is demanded of her and to do so without losing patience or
purpose. She is truly remarkable in this regard.
Why do your teaching and learning styles click? I believe
we both embrace the freedom that structure allows and hold an
archy in disdain. Within that atmosphere of academic freedom,
we are both analytical and have a wide range of interests so that
we are able to discuss virtually anything. We have had many
“good” conversations.
What has your STAR student taught you? Kindness. There
is in May May a tranquility, a peacefulness that can only emanate
from a truly kind spirit. In the midst of her own tribulations, she
is sensitive to others in a way that makes me want to be more
like her.
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