Morgan Meyers believes in the connection she shares with her teammates, her school and the community. The junior combo guard recently won an online poll naming her the Small Girls Basketball Player of the Month.
“It means everything. I’m flattered and amazed at the amount of support I receive from friends, family, and community members. I am beyond thankful for all of the support,” said Meyers. “I love the connection we all have together, on and off the court. We are all friends and very supportive of each other. I am blessed to be surrounded by so many good players whom all play unselfishly. A lot of our team success is made possible because of our overall understanding of the game of basketball and I personally think there’s something very special about this team.”
The Cunningham faithful have created a community built on believing in their student-athletes. A community Meyers is proud to call home. “Cunningham is a close knit community with a family atmosphere that supports all of our sports teams at home and on the road. Growing up in Cunningham, you get to know everyone because it’s such a small town, which is something I will always be grateful for,” said Meyers. “Present and past residents, neighbors, and former coaches continue to follow our team because of the closeness that this small community develops. People just care!”
Also a volleyball player, Meyers has a goal of playing basketball in college. She has caught the eye of a few college recruiters out there and is hopeful more will come knocking. “My dream has always been to play college basketball at some level and I intend to do so. I’ve received some interests and I am weighing my options,” said Meyers.
A well-rounded student-athlete, Meyers points to several people who have influenced her life on and off the court. “There are so many people that have influenced my life on and off the court. As it relates to basketball, Emmanuel Adigun was influential because at an early age, he taught me how hard I would have to work to get to where I want to be. Also, Craig Nicholson has been influential through demanding workouts and training which has dramatically elevated my game and boosted my confidence in myself. Outside of basketball, my family has always been there for me and given me many opportunities to pursue my dreams,” Meyers said.
“We knew they were not going to give up,” Washington said. “Three scores is not that much so we knew we had to keep going.”
Clark said his group was the right combination of serious and fun, which made life as a coach more enjoyable. “They knew when to let loose and let their hair down, but also when it was time to work,” Clark said. “I think that allowed us to have more fun.”
