By Matt Browning

Avery Lowe, a junior basketball player from Maize South, was chosen as the Shelter Insurance Maize Athlete of the Month for February. Last season, Lowe was a first team all-league and an honorable mention all-state selection for the Mavericks.

“It is a great opportunity,” Lowe said. “I am so excited that I was chosen.”

One of Lowe’s primary goals this season is to get the Mavericks into the state tournament, after they came up short last season. Maize South finished with a 14-8 record.

“This season has been so fun but as a team we have some growing to do but it has been successful so far,” Lowe said. “I am looking forward to playing more games.”

Lowe also plays volleyball at Maize South and is involved in National Honor Society, Pep Club, CaCow and Friendship Club.

After high school, Lowe plans to attend Nebraska-Kearney and wants to study education.