had a knack for getting to her spots with quickness and skill, while also playing tenacious defense.” Wiggans said Jayli was not afraid to challenge her team- mates to make them and the team better. “Senior leadership means leading by example and be- ing someone your teammates can count on,” said Howell. “It’s about staying positive, working hard, and supporting everyone on the team. I wanted to help create an environ-
Today, in high school sports, you don’t often see an athlete play In the fall, Howell played softball. She was part of a strong middle
parts and leaders of our defense throughout the years,” said softball coach Kelly Fick. “They took pride in the Helias softball program and left it better than when they arrived. Their genuine care for their team- Jayli was a four-year starter with a career batting average of .356 and 93 RBI. That RBI mark places her second in Helias softball history. “She was uber talented as a freshman, and we absolutely had to
at shortstop since her freshman year. She could hit from day one,” said Fick. “Jayli also plays with an edge and loves to compete. She really grew into a great leader by her senior year and took some of Howell was an all-conference and all-district shortstop three times at Helias and was an all-region selection twice. played three years on the varsity. This year, she averaged 13.9 points per game while pulling down 5.1 rebounds. Howell was an all-state basketball player this year.
“Jayli brings a lot of natural athleticism to our team, accompanied
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past seniors did for me.” year starter, she is a captain on the Lady Crusader track team. How- ell is a pole vaulter and hurdler who went to state last year in the 300-meter hurdles.
“Jayli is an unbelievable asset to our team! She brings leadership and is such a joy to be around,” said track coach Phil Pitts. “She makes all those around her better and does a great job of building up her entire team.” After graduation, Jayli plans to attend the University of Kansas to study business management.
It’s about staying positive, working hard, and supporting everyone on the team.
Howell says wearing a Helias uniform has meant everything to her. “It represents pride, commitment and being part of something big-
knew I was representing my teammates, my coaches and the entire compete with purpose.”
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