Meet the Players:
2 Stacey Kimball
 Stacy started playing basketball in 5th grade for Redmond Parks & Rec. In 6thgrade, she made it on the Redmond Select team and from then on basketball has been a big part of her life. She also plays for Puget Sound Flight and played on the two-years running undefeated Varsity Redmond Junior High team where voted “most inspirational” her 9th grade year. When she is not playing basketball, Stacey also enjoys playing soccer. This year she is helping coach a 3rd grade Parks& Rec team and is very excited for that opportunity.
Besides basketball and soccer, Stacey enjoys being with her friends, playing drums, and traveling. She is looking forward to working hard and making it a great season her Junior year! Stacey’s favorite quote – “Fall 7 times, stand up 8” – Japanese proverb.
3 Kailan Kalina
 Kailan started playing basketball in the 4th grade with Redmond Parks and Recreation and she played in the program for three years. From 6th through 9th grade, she played for Redmond Select. Kailan also tried out for Puget Sound Flight in the 6th grade, where she played until 8th grade. In 9th grade, she played for Northwest Heat. She also played basketball at Evergreen Junior High for three years. In 7th grade, she was voted MVP by her teammates. As an 8th grader, she made varsity and in 9th grade she was named captain and later won the MVP award. Kailan loves playing basketball and is looking forward to her second season of Redmond High basketball. Kalina's favorite quote: "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog".
10 Jessica Bushmeyer
 Jessica began playing basketball in first grade with the Redmond Parks and Rec. program, and AAU basketball in 6th grade with the Redmond Select and Puget Sound Flight programs. Some memorable basketball accomplishments have been playing three years of Varsity ball at Redmond Junior High, having an undefeated 9th grade season, winning the District Championship, and receiving the RJH Coaches Award; last year as a sophomore she enjoyed playing JV and Varsity basketball and receiving the RHS JV Coaches Award.
Jessica has also been a member of the girls Mustang Swim Team the past two years at RHS. When she’s not playing sports, she enjoys working as a lifeguard at the Redmond pool, being a member of the RHS RAKE Club, and a staff member for this year’s RHS Annual. Jess is looking forward to having a great season with her teammates and helping them achieve their goal of going to the state tournament. Jessica's favorite quote: "Never let a win get to your head, or a loss to your heart".
12 Chandler Jones
Chandler began AAU basketball for the Puget Sound Flight program and the Redmond Select 6th grade team in the 5th grade. She has had a great time competing at all different levels of basketball. In 2004 her ECBA team won the 12U NW AAU Championships, and then went on to the 12U National Championships in Amarillo, Texas. In 2005 she attended the Elite Adidas Junior Phenom Camp and was ranked 3rd best player out of 98 girls from all over the United States at her age level. In 2006, she was awarded the UW summer camp "High School All Star team". Chandler was a three year Varsity player, MVP and Co-Captain on RJH's undefeated basketball team. She was also the MVP for her 9th grade Redmond Select team. On her AAU and RHS teams she has been lucky to have traveled to such places as Alaska, Arizona, Florida, LA, Las Vegas, North Carolina, Oregon, San Diego, Tennessee and Texas. In 2008 she was invited to the Michael T White “Top 100” in LA and for the past 2 years she has been invited to Washington’s Fab- 40 showcase. 2008/2009 she was awarded 4A Kingco Honorable Mention and played in the 3A/4A Kingco All Star game. This will be Chandler’s third year as a RHS Varsity player. Chandler said, “This will be a bitter sweet year! I can’t hardly wait to play games again but I know this year will go by fast and I will miss all of my teammates when it is over! I love you all! Chandler's favorite quote: "We may not have it all together but together we have it all".
14 Makala Walker
 Makayla Walker began her basketball career at the ripe age of 6 years old. From Saturday sessions in the Park and Recreation league to the Redmond FLIGHT program, Makayla finds herself playing with the talented and STATE bound, Redmond Mustangs Varsity squad. HOOPFEST, in Spokane WA, was an annual event Makayla played from the second grade on enjoying time with her Friends and Family tearing up the asphalt in sweltering 100 degree weather. Redmond Select was another outlet which Makayla began in the 6th grade continuing through 9th grade. In Middle school Makayla attended Cedar Park Christian, and was awarded most inspirational player 2006, and MVP 2007. Makayla also played summer AAU in 6th grade, and started Puget Sound Flight in the 7th grade. In 2009, as a Sophomore at RHS, Makayla played Junior Varsity ball and was offered the opportunity to be a swing player half way through the year. Makayla received the “hustle award in 2008-2009. Makayla also spends much of her time playing golf on the RHS golf team., and she runs in cross country . You can expect to see speed, focus, 100% dedication and impactful defense play from Makayla this year. She is looking forward to helping Redmond enjoy an excellent season.
15 Hannah Lee
Hannah has always been a ‘sports kid’ and began playing organized sports with Redmond Park and Rec and Lake Washington Youth soccer as early as the first grade. In addition to basketball she also played softball, soccer and golf. In 6thgrade she joined the Redmond Select program (6th- 9th grade) and Puget Sound Flight (6th – 10th grade). Hannah played Varsity for Redmond Junior High 7ththrough 9th grade. The RJH team was the undefeated District Champion during her 8th and 9th grade years. While playing for PS Flight, Hannah received the Tournament MVP award at the Auburn Riverside AAU tournament. She also received the Coaches Award in 9th grade at RJH and the Coaches Award at RHS as a member of the JV squad. Hannah has also been a volunteer coach with HomeCourt in Woodinville, WA. Hannah enjoys hanging out with her friends and making them laugh! She is very excited about being a member of the Varsity squad this year and joining all of her teammates in having a great year.
21 Katie Whitaker
Katie began playing basketball for Redmond Parks and Recreation in the 1stgrade. She played there until joining the Redmond Select Basketball program and the Puget Sound Flight program in 6th grade. She also played for the undefeated Redmond Junior High Varsity team in 9th grade where she got the award of Unsung Hero. She also enjoys other sports such as soccer which she has played on and off since 1st grade. For college, she hopes to attend WSU or UC Davis to become a veterinarian. She is a triplet and lives with her mom, dad and two brothers and her Black Labrador, Jade. When she is not playing sports, she enjoys hanging out with friends, doing activities outdoors, and going to California when she can. She is looking forward to having a lot of fun and working hard with her teammates this year to have a successful, exciting season.
Katie’s favorite quote - “Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall.”
30 Jordyn Ohrt
 Jordyn played basketball 1st thru 5th grade with Redmond parks and rec and Soccer 1st through 7th grade with Lake Washington. For basketball, In 5th grade she joined the Puget Sound Flight club making their top team, and continued at this level through 9th grade. Jordyn played for the Redmond Select Basketball program her 6th thru 9th grade. She played on Redmond Junior High’s Varsity team 7th thru 9th grade and was co captain her 8th grade year as well as captain and MVP her 9th grade year. The RJH team went undefeated as district champions her last two years. Jordyn has been coaching youth basketball for the past three years as well. Jordyn has also been rowing as a novice with Sammamish Rowing Club the past two summers. At this point Jordyn is entering her first season of high school basketball and is very excited to be playing as a Mustang! Jordyn's favorite quote: "Talent wins games, but team work and intelligence wins championships - Michael Jordan".
31 Jane Glass
Jane started to play basketball in Kindergarden for the Wilder team. In 6th grade she began playing for the Redmond Select program and also the varsity middle school team at The Overlake School. In 8th grade her family moved to Oakville, Canada. There Jane played for the high school team and also Vytis Select. After moving back in 9th grade Jane played for the Redmond program again and also for Evergreen Junior High. Jane also played AAU basketball for Flight and then Heat. Jane also plays soccer. She began playing soccer as a toddler for Scotts Soccer Tots and now plays for Crossfire Select. Jane enjoys the game and all the friends she has made over the years.
42 Lexie Yoder
 Lexie began playing basketball in 1st grade for Redmond Parks and Recreation through 4th grade. As a 5th grader she played on the 6th grade select team and continued with the select program through 9th grade. At the end of her 9th grade season she received the Best teammate award. During her 9th grade season, she also played Varsity basketball and Volleyball at Redmond Junior High. The RJH Varsity Basketball Team had a very successful season with an undefeated record and the title of District Champions. Lexie has also began playing spring basketball for the Puget Sound Flight in 5th grade until her junior year. As Sophomore Lexie divided her time between Varsity and JV, and played in the District playoff games with the team finishing a game out of a State berth. As junior Lexie lettered as a Varsity player, and was honored to be voted JV captain and most inspirational by her teammates. When Lexie isn't in the gym you can find her playing soccer, shopping, boating, traveling, x country skiing, hanging out with friends or being in Lake Chelan. Lexie future plans involve college, Gonzaga or University of Portland-school of Nursing recent acceptance. Lexie's favorite quote: "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will - Vince Lombardi".
44 Marissa Pratt
Marissa started playing basketball in 7th grade shortly after moving from New Zealand in 2004. She played the last three years with the Puget Sound Flight program in the post season, starting in the 15U Blue and working her way up to the top PSF Blue team two years ago. Now in her Senior year at RHS, Marissa signed a National Letter of Intent in November with Central Washington University for the 2010/2011 basketball season. Over the next two years she aspires to improve her game to the level that allows her to make the New Zealand national team in time for the 2012 Olympics in London.
Marissa's favorite quote: "Good, better, best never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best".
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