![The sophomores were recognized on the field instead of walking across the stage during their doubleheader. They received their diplomas and a picture of themselves playing during their career at Seward. [Pictured left to right are Dylan Day, Reed Thomas, Jase Schneider, Mason Martinez, Gannon Hardin, Brody Boisvert, and Zach Walker]](https://crusadernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WEBDSC_0275-900x454.jpg)
![Marcos Montoya takes a break from working on his personal health from working at the gym. He says “That’s [the gym] my second home, basically. I’m there more than I am at my own house.”](https://crusadernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/web1UpCloseMarcos1-1200x800.jpg)
On Jan. 17, the Seward County College Lady Saints and Independence Community College Pirates basketball teams duked it out in the Greenhouse, the game the Lady Saints’ fifth game of the year. After a successful first two quarters by both teams, with the Lady Saints barely ahead of the Pirates at 32-27, the Lady Saints rocketed ahead in the third quarter by scoring 25 points that quarter compared to the Pirates’ 11 points. This, along with a consistent final quarter, led to the Lady Saints’ victory over the Pirates, with a final score of 74-57.
After being fouled against, sophomore Jamia Carter steps up to the free throw line to shoot. Carter made 22 out of the 74 total points the Lady Saints scored against Independence Community College.
