Teays Physical Therapy Center, Inc. is pleased
to present this week’s                               “Cager of the Week”                               award to Courtney                                  Wilson from Calvary                                  Baptist Academy.

The Calvary Baptist                              Academy Lady Patriots                                   had a tremendous end                                  to the 2008-2009 basketball season.  The Lady Patriots defeated New Life Christian Academy and Elk Valley Christian to win their third consecutive Mountaineer Christian Association Conference Championship. 

In those games, the Lady Patriots looked to their captain and leader Courtney Wilson for guidance.  Courtney responded with two double doubles to lead her team to the championship.  Courtney has scored 30 points in 3 games this year, along with averaging double figures in rebounds.

When asked about her success, Courtney says, “We played well together in the tournament.  We moved the ball around and got it inside, and I was able to get some good looks for easy baskets.” 

Courtney is averaging more than 17 points a game, listing her in the top five of non-WVSSAC schools in the Kanawha Valley.  She has more than 700 points as a junior, and looks to enter the 1000 point club next season. 

When asked about next year, Courtney says, “We want to come back and work hard again next year.  I’d love to make it four championships in a row to finish out my high school career.” 

Courtney was voted MVP of the MCAC tournament and was selected first team all-conference. 

A humble Courtney gives credit to her coach, saying, “Our coach, Trudy Totten, really gets us ready to play games.  She knows how to handle us, and teaches us the ins and outs of the game very well.” 

The Calvary Baptist Academy Lady Patriots will be ready to play another exciting season next year.

Please read next week for a summary of our Cager of the Year reception honoring all weekly Cager recipients.