By Blake Chadwick
Evie Look has been a standout athlete for Little River High School, making an impact both on and off the basketball court.
“For me, my biggest strength would be shooting from the outside,” Look said. “Coach Rolfs and Coach Crump are always reminding me to stay confident in my shot and to not turn up an opportunity for a good outside three.”
Basketball has been a part of Look’s life for as long as she can remember. Her motivation comes from family and a deep love for the game.
“My why would be to make my grandpa proud,” Look said. “He sends me a good luck text before all my games and has pushed me to be the player that I am. My mindset is to just remember that basketball is short term, so to give it my all every single day. I try to remind myself that it is a blessing to be able to be active and to not take advantage of my opportunities.”
This season, Look and her teammates have their eyes set on the top prize.
“My personal goal, along with our team goal, is to finish the season on a high note,” Look said. “Getting second the last two years at state has been a great experience, but we want to get a championship for ourselves.”
According to head coach Cy Rolfs, Evie’s contributions go beyond the stat sheet.
“Evie is a tremendous basketball player and an asset to our team as one of our senior leaders. She really understands the game and is a major offensive threat. A consistent three-point shooter and creative scorer, Evie always gives us a spark,” Rolfs said.
Currently, the senior averages 8.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, making her the team’s third-leading scorer.
While she won’t be playing basketball in college, Look will continue her athletic career in volleyball at Labette Community College and plans to major in accounting.
