By Hayden Swope
Justine Berlin of Clearwater prepared for the basketball season by doing what she knows how to do best, staying healthy, motivated, and conditioned.
“I am preparing for the season by getting lots of shots up and playing in a fall league with my team,” Berlin said. “I am working to improve my ball handling and aggressiveness attacking the rim.”
One of the biggest hopes Berlin has for the season is simply making the most of her last year.
“I’m most excited to compete,” Berlin said. “It’s my last year, so every game means something. I want to push myself to have my best season yet and enjoy it with this team.”
One of the matchups Berlin is looking forward to is a team that has been a close competitor in recent years.
“One of our biggest rivals has been Andale,” Berlin said. “We have been pretty neck and neck with them the past year and I know our team is ready to put in the work. I’m really excited to see how we compete against them.”
Berlin plans to continue her basketball journey at the collegiate level after high school.
“My future plans are to continue my athletic and academic career playing basketball at Johnson County Community College and majoring in education,” Berlin said.
