And why should she? She’s got a looming post-season this year and another year in front of her to continue to make her mark. Shanks has had several inquiries about playing at the next level but says she’s not leaning towards a decision yet. “He’s always played basketball with me, taken me to the gym and AAU games, and always pushed me to do better.” Samantha thanks her dad as being a main motivator in her life. “I remember the rush of making it to state and really want to feel that again and win it all this time.” WEBBERS FALLS, Oklahoma - May 26 marks 20 years since a tugboat hauling two barges slammed into the Interstate 40 (I-40) bridge over the Arkansas River. “I’ve told the girls that getting to state isn’t easy and little mistakes count at that level,” said Shanks. The students who went to the Oklahoma City Dodgers game field trip today should be returning to the school around 4:00 pm. Shanks is using that loss as an incentive to get back to the Big House this year. Last year with an all-sophomore crew it took awhile to adjust but they still made it to the area tournament before losing to eventual state semifinalist Strother. Shanks was a freshman surrounded by talented seniors who took the Lady Warriors to state two years ago. I know what everyone can do and when they’re not doing that, I’ll try to get them back on track,” said Shanks who also plays AAU ball in the summer and softball for Webbers Falls. “I try to get everyone to do what they do best and pick them up when they’re down. Shanks takes being a team leader in stride as another aspect of the game. “She’s what you want to see in a team leader.” “Her stats are similar to last year but if you watch her play you can tell a difference from last year to this year and she draws everyone else up to her level,” said Ward. Offensively Shanks is averaging 17 points, six rebounds and seven assists per game. Safest Places to Live in and Around Webbers Falls. That’s the kind of thing that comes with maturity.” View detailed crime rates in Webbers Falls, OK as well as a Webbers Falls crime density heat map. Recently we were struggling a little against Gans so in the third quarter she stepped in and scored 16 points and took over the game. “She’s has all the physical attributes of the game mastered so I think probably the biggest improvement this year may be her ability to know when to take over a game. “She’s the kind of player that can control a game when she’s not scoring by passing, rebounding or making a steal,” Ward continued. 6) 16-1 on the season with impressive wins on the road at Red Oak and McCurtain. Shanks is one of six juniors that makes up the heart and soul of this year’s Lady Warrior basketball team that is currently (Feb. That’s one of the phrases that Webbers Falls coach Jerry Ward uses to describe standout junior Samantha Shanks. That’s pretty high praise from a coach with over 40 years of coaching experience. Utah Legislature Other Immediate Concerns. “She may be the best passer I’ve ever had.” New Governor Spencer Cox has announced that he is calling the legislature into a special session on May 17th to discuss ongoing flooding and the need to possibly extend the State Emergency Declaration.
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