Featured Athletes /// Tipton Lady Cardinals Basketball
Story By: Rod Smith
Get ready for another run! Since 2020, the Lady Cardinals bas- It’s be- come a Tipton tradition.
This program is elite, one of the best hoops teams in Missouri in any class, while playing some very tough opponents, much bigger schools, over the past few years. You won’t believe this year’s schedule. in Rolla, then come home to host the Midwest Elite Showcase Shootout, playing premier teams from Kansas and Iowa. After hosting a Class 5 state Final Four team, Helias Catholic, Tipton
Kansas City to play a Nebraska team in the Twelve Courts of Christmas, Class 2 Tipton will continue the brutal schedule in 2026, play- ing the Class 3 state runner-up Principia and Class 2 second-place St. Vincent at the Tipton Latham shootout before playing defending Class 4 state champion Doniphan. To be the best, you’ve got to play the best. Tipton will. “Being part of the Tipton basketball program has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life,” says Ava Schlotzhauer, the Show-Me Sports Magazine Player of the Year last season. Averag- ing a double-double last year (19.7 points and 11.6 rebounds), Ava higher this season.
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“My biggest goal is to win the state championship with this team while making memories with my coaches and teammates.” Powered by four returning seniors, this Tipton team has talent and experience. Clara Williams is one of those special players who can do it all, while making everyone around her better. She has quick hands-on defense, great court vision, and the ability to score from anywhere on the court.
“It has been a privilege to be a part of the Tipton basketball pro- gram,” said Clara, who put up big numbers last season (15.5 points,
“I want to bring back the feeling I got when winning the state been exciting, but not the end goal I have thrived for.” Madison Carvajal returns as a three-year all-state player, having
moved to Tipton last year. She played a big role in the Lady Cardi- nals’ success, but injury left her sidelined for the postseason. She is healthy and can’t wait for the new year. “I think I will appreciate this season more than I have in the past,” Madison says. She is proud to be part of this class of seniors. “Clara is never not in the gym. Ava never gets tired. Anna never
gives up on defense,” described Madison. Tipton basketball has always been a dream of mine,” said Anna. “I’ve played with most of my teammates since grade school. We have all had a passion for basketball our whole lives.”
Tipton Seniors
Prepare for the
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