She may not be the tallest player on the basketball more points on the board for her team. Morris and Jayli Howell were the only two seniors on the Lady Crusaders basketball team this year, and both came ready to play every night, leading by example. They were part of a basketball program that won three straight district titles. Helias Lady Crusaders coach Garrett Wiggans says both players embraced the physical nature of basketball. “We were often outsized, especially in the paint, but both girls under- stood that they could play basketball and be successful against bigger, taller girls. Like many others before them, Claire and Jayli have left their mark on what it means to be a Helias Lady Crusader basketball player, and have carried on a tradition of hard work and determination that the younger players can look up to and strive to achieve.” This year, Claire averaged 10.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
For the second straight year, she was named to the all-conference, all-district and all-state basketball teams.
two breaks below her knuckle.
“One thing you need to know about Claire is that she is going to always put people before herself,” said Wiggans. “She opted out of mates, coaches, and the pride of the Helias uniform. played with a competitive motor that many athletes want but can’t do. She was willing to do what her team needed, even if that meant
A two-sport athlete at Helias, Morris played second base on the
softball team. “Claire was steady and one of the best defenders from
was a vocal leader and one of the defensive leaders from day one.” At the plate, Morris had a career batting average of .333 with 58 RBI. She was part of a program that made three straight trips to the years, the Lady Crusaders won 96 games.
Morris was an all-conference player three times, an all-district selection twice and an all-region player once.
Being part of these programs
has shaped me in so many ways, and I hope I was able to make a positive impact and that younger girls can look up to me and feel inspired.
“Now that my time playing has come to an end, I’m so proud and grateful for every moment I got to compete for Helias,” said Morris. “Being part of these programs has shaped me in so many ways, and I hope I was able to make a positive impact and that younger girls can look up to me and feel inspired.” After graduation, Claire plans to attend the University of Central Missouri and major in speech-language pathology. “Playing sports at Helias Catholic is something I will forever be thankful for. It has given me lifelong friends, unforgettable memo- ries, and life lessons that go beyond just the sport.”
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