With the winter sports season winding down, the Malad Dragon teams, coaches and fans took a moment to pause and recognize a number of outgoing senior athletes at the Lady Dragon basketball game on Wednesday, January 28.

During the pre-game warm ups, the MHS girls basketball athletes were celebrated, including Izzy Haycock, Brynnlee Jones, Mikell Keetch, Kiley Miller and Liv Nelson.  Each of them shared highlights of their MHS basketball career, advice to current and future players, as well as their hopeful future plans.  

A candid moment with senior cheerleaders Isabella Snow and Rebecca McCracken.

As the game broke for half time, the Malad cheer team and Dragonettes recognized their seniors as well.  To great applause, two cheerleaders- Isabella Snow and Rebecca McCracken- came center stage, sharing memories of their time cheering from the sidelines, competitions,and everything in between in addition to their intentions following graduation.

Dragonette senior Jaylee Ekstrom with her family.

Jaylee Ekstrom was the lone senior Dragonette, walking to center court to be recognized with her parents as well as her sister and fellow MHS drill teammate where her favorite lessons and memories, along with her post-graduation hopes were shared.

Throughout their time competing and representing Malad, these Lady Dragon athletes have exemplified the greatest attributes of MHS students- training, playing, and contending at the highest level of expectation, dedication, sacrifice and drive.  All these athletes will be truly missed by their teammates, coaches, and Malad Dragon fans.