- Please arrive by 2:30pm as brackets could be running ahead of time
- First game is in the High School New South Gym
- Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhdGRiOGdvdXY2T1U/view?usp=sharing
- Rules: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhMERRNXM3eUpoeUE/view?usp=sharing
- Players: Kaylie, Kylie, Grace F., Sidney, Makenzie, Makya, Faith, Kira, Kezia, Aubrey
Friday, February 27, 2015
Barnesville Reminders
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Amazing Article { never give up! }
VIDEO LOADING BELOW
12-Year-Old Finishes Basketball Season Strong With Prosthetic Arm « CBS Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - It was the last game of the season for the Westbrook-Walnut Grove seventh graders. A win on Tuesday would give the girls just their third win of the season, but in so many ways, the year has been a success. Especially for 12-year-old Kate Jorgenson. A year-and-a-half after losing her left arm in a farm accident, Kate has proved she can do everything she used to.
Volleyball, piano and — her favorite — basketball. “Of course, when she takes a shot and makes it, both teams cheer,” Kate’s dad, Jim, said. She’s doing it all with one arm, but
she’s not doing it alone. “They just support me and encourage me to do more things and to keep on going,” Kate said.
Kate’s talking about family, friends, teachers — really, the entire community. “If there is something out there, she wants to sign up for it, and she finds a way to get it done,” Kate’s
mom, Nikki, said. And for the past couple months, she’s been getting some help.
In late November, after numerous surgeries, Kate received a prosthetic arm. It runs on electrodes. “When I fire a muscle in my arm, it reads it and it will open or close or move
up and down,” Kate said. “We went to Target, and she had no problem grabbing things off the shelf and dropping them in the cart,” said Nikki. “She hadn’t lost that ability for shopping at all.” Kate also uses her new arm to help out in the kitchen or to put away clothes. But it’s only temporary. “Our goal is to get a permanent one made of better products, so the longevity would be there,” said Jim. And that’s where the problem begins. The prosthetic Kate needs costs about $215,000. Yet the Jorgensons’ insurance company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, had denied their claim several times.
“We met the criteria, but they choose to deny us,” Jim said. Blue Cross released a statement saying, “We are in the process of reaching out to the family in order to continue
discussions about their coverage.” And while they said they couldn’t comment on specific cases, they added, “We feel our communications could have been more clear in explaining all available options.” The statement also said that if more clinical information is provided, Kate’s case can be re-evaluated.
In the meantime, Kate will just keep doing what she’s doing. She’s supporting her team like they’ve supported her. Through the highs and lows. Nothing in Kate’s life is a slam dunk, but on this night she ends up as one of the lead scorers and helps her team close out the season with win No. 3 three.
“I worry a lot about what the future holds, but she just dives right in,” Nikki said. “We are so proud of her, and everyone expects her to keep doing whatever she wants to do.” The
Jorgensons said their goal is to initiate changes statewide, so that people who need prosthetics can get the best option available. They say many insurance companies follow the same procedures as Blue Cross Blue Shield. Jim said Kate was the youngest person in the world to have Target Muscle Reinnervation Surgery.
Article posted from http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/02/23/12-year-old-finishes-basketball-season-strong-with-prosthetic-arm/
12-Year-Old Finishes Basketball Season Strong With Prosthetic Arm « CBS Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - It was the last game of the season for the Westbrook-Walnut Grove seventh graders. A win on Tuesday would give the girls just their third win of the season, but in so many ways, the year has been a success. Especially for 12-year-old Kate Jorgenson. A year-and-a-half after losing her left arm in a farm accident, Kate has proved she can do everything she used to.
Volleyball, piano and — her favorite — basketball. “Of course, when she takes a shot and makes it, both teams cheer,” Kate’s dad, Jim, said. She’s doing it all with one arm, but
she’s not doing it alone. “They just support me and encourage me to do more things and to keep on going,” Kate said.
Kate’s talking about family, friends, teachers — really, the entire community. “If there is something out there, she wants to sign up for it, and she finds a way to get it done,” Kate’s
mom, Nikki, said. And for the past couple months, she’s been getting some help.
In late November, after numerous surgeries, Kate received a prosthetic arm. It runs on electrodes. “When I fire a muscle in my arm, it reads it and it will open or close or move
up and down,” Kate said. “We went to Target, and she had no problem grabbing things off the shelf and dropping them in the cart,” said Nikki. “She hadn’t lost that ability for shopping at all.” Kate also uses her new arm to help out in the kitchen or to put away clothes. But it’s only temporary. “Our goal is to get a permanent one made of better products, so the longevity would be there,” said Jim. And that’s where the problem begins. The prosthetic Kate needs costs about $215,000. Yet the Jorgensons’ insurance company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, had denied their claim several times.
“We met the criteria, but they choose to deny us,” Jim said. Blue Cross released a statement saying, “We are in the process of reaching out to the family in order to continue
discussions about their coverage.” And while they said they couldn’t comment on specific cases, they added, “We feel our communications could have been more clear in explaining all available options.” The statement also said that if more clinical information is provided, Kate’s case can be re-evaluated.
In the meantime, Kate will just keep doing what she’s doing. She’s supporting her team like they’ve supported her. Through the highs and lows. Nothing in Kate’s life is a slam dunk, but on this night she ends up as one of the lead scorers and helps her team close out the season with win No. 3 three.
“I worry a lot about what the future holds, but she just dives right in,” Nikki said. “We are so proud of her, and everyone expects her to keep doing whatever she wants to do.” The
Jorgensons said their goal is to initiate changes statewide, so that people who need prosthetics can get the best option available. They say many insurance companies follow the same procedures as Blue Cross Blue Shield. Jim said Kate was the youngest person in the world to have Target Muscle Reinnervation Surgery.
Article posted from http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/02/23/12-year-old-finishes-basketball-season-strong-with-prosthetic-arm/
Monday, February 16, 2015
Last Brackets for 2015
Attached are the rules and brackets for our last two tournaments. Please remember to bring a bag large enough to store everything (including your ball), water bottle, snacks, and warm-up ball.
Frazee
Barnesville
Frazee
- Please arrive by 7:30am to allow time to warm-up
- First game is in the High School Red Gym
- Bracket --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhWDA0UWJiazBDdlE/view?usp=sharing
- Rules --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhX1lDQ1U3SnFiZ1lQWlROZmZPWHZfb0Q0ZGZZ/view?usp=sharing
Barnesville
- Please arrive by 2:30pm as brackets could be running ahead of time
- First game is in the High School New South Gym
- Bracket --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhdGRiOGdvdXY2T1U/view?usp=sharing
- Rules --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhMERRNXM3eUpoeUE/view?usp=sharing
Sunday, February 15, 2015
February News
[ Autograph Night ]
Reminder, this Thursday is Autograph Night with the Varsity Girls Basketball Team! Coach Gottenborg would like the girls to form a tunnel to let the girls run out through for their last game. Girls must be there NO LATER than 6:30 to make sure we can get it all set up - please wear maroon/gold! Even if you can't make it to form the tunnel, still come to the game as all girls basketball players Grades 3-6 are invited to attend and they will be able to get autographs of the varsity players after the Varsity Game. The team has prints of the varsity team to give to the girls after the game. They will autograph the print or you can have them autograph your basketball or wear your Late Night with the Nuggets tee and have them autograph the back of the shirt instead (bring your own sharpie just in case).
[ Frazee/Barnesville Tourneys ]
[ Remaining Practices ]
[ End of Season Fun ]
Please save the date for End of Season fun and treats on Sunday, March 1, from 2-3:30pm (our normal practice time). We will play lightening, mini-games and have ice cream treats. Parents are welcome to stay. Please still wear your uniforms as it makes it easier for 3-on-3 play. Bring a ball and water bottle as well.
Save the Date - volleyball begins the 2nd week of March!
Reminder, this Thursday is Autograph Night with the Varsity Girls Basketball Team! Coach Gottenborg would like the girls to form a tunnel to let the girls run out through for their last game. Girls must be there NO LATER than 6:30 to make sure we can get it all set up - please wear maroon/gold! Even if you can't make it to form the tunnel, still come to the game as all girls basketball players Grades 3-6 are invited to attend and they will be able to get autographs of the varsity players after the Varsity Game. The team has prints of the varsity team to give to the girls after the game. They will autograph the print or you can have them autograph your basketball or wear your Late Night with the Nuggets tee and have them autograph the back of the shirt instead (bring your own sharpie just in case).
[ Frazee/Barnesville Tourneys ]
- Like most tournaments, please bring your usual items, including a warm-up ball.
- Concessions are provided at both locations.
- I have received the Barnesville bracket, and should receive the Frazee bracket by Monday night. Posting of brackets and rules will be posted on the blog Monday night.
- We had a lot of families with commitments on either the 21st or 28th, so you made our job easy...we only had to divide up a few players. See the teams below for our last tourneys:
- Frazee: Aubrey, Grace B., Paige, Haylie, Alex, Elle, Jada, Tallyn, Madi
- Barnesville: Kaylie, Kylie, Grace F., Sidney, Makenzie, Makya, Faith, Kira, Kezia
[ Remaining Practices ]
- 2/16/15: Even though there isn't school tomorrow, we still have a Monday night practice. This is our final Monday night basketball practice!
- 2/22/15: We understand if the Frazee attendees would prefer to skip practice on the 22nd, but would love to have them if they are willing!
- 2/23/15: Due to the music program, we will not practice on Monday, the 23rd.
[ End of Season Fun ]
Please save the date for End of Season fun and treats on Sunday, March 1, from 2-3:30pm (our normal practice time). We will play lightening, mini-games and have ice cream treats. Parents are welcome to stay. Please still wear your uniforms as it makes it easier for 3-on-3 play. Bring a ball and water bottle as well.
Save the Date - volleyball begins the 2nd week of March!
Monday, February 9, 2015
This Weekend's Tourneys
Ulen-Hitterdal
Pelican Rapids
- Players: Aubrey, Grace B, Paige, Kaylie, Kylie, Maki, Makya, Faith, Kira
- First Game: 9:15am in the West Court (be ready to warm-up at 8:45am)
- Location: All games will be played at the Ulen School
- Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhekVzVnNZVFM2WktzTkVNVjcwaVZGMHpzQWZF/view?usp=sharing
- Rules: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhU2hhSXQ4aDFhLTJSODhEOHhRU1VYaGp6T2Rz/view?usp=sharing
- What to Bring: warm-up ball, water bottle, snacks, sweatshirt/pants for in between games, extra socks if your feet sweat, and a bag large enough to store all your items (including your ball)
- Admission: Adults $5, Students $3, Players $0
- Concessions: available
Pelican Rapids
- Players: Haylie, Alex, Grace F, Sidney, Elle, Jada, Tallyn, Madi, Kezia
- First Game: 9am in the Elementary Cafeteria (be ready to warm-up at 8:30am)
- Location: games will be played in Pelican Rapids at the Elementary and High School
- Bracket: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhOVVBS1h5S2dOWWNOZERoZmpIOTBYc0hMd2pr/view?usp=sharing
- Rules: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhSDdzMDViV3V4ZVZNUWwyQloxTmZGWkhKNTI4/view?usp=sharing
- What to Bring: warm-up ball, water bottle, snacks, sweatshirt/pants for in between games, extra socks if your feet sweat, and a bag large enough to store all your items (including your ball)
- Admission: Adults $5, Students $3, Players $0
- Concessions: available at both sites (they make awesome hot turkey sandwiches)
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Ada Pics
It sure was a long day in Ada yesterday...certainly not the best bracket setup, but for those of you curious, the Ada facilitator said they normally only allow an 8-team bracket, but Crookston and Hawley entered with 2 teams and that changed things a bit...he said they aren't sure they would do it like this again. Anyway, while the four games really wore out our 8-player teams, maybe it helps to understand why conditioning (running) is important too. All in all, we were really proud of how hard the girls worked yesterday...every tournament we see them learn a little more, and that's what it's all about! The team images below are also on Dropbox (to download full res copies of the image, visit your Dropbox link).
Friday, February 6, 2015
Next 2 Tourneys
Ada Tournament - Saturday, March 7th
Based on the bracket setup, it could be a long day for the tourney tomorrow. I talked with the organizer and he said there is a Subway and West Main Pizza in town for other food options. He also said the Dekko Community Center opens at 9:45am and has a nice swimming pool and ARC Lanes is available for bowling (beginning at 1pm), so families have options of things to do if we get a big break between games. We recommend players do not go swimming until after the tourney as they get pretty winded by the third game without adding extra activities throughout the day. Even though we split into two teams, remember, WE ARE ALL HOOPSTERS! Whether we win or lose, we are all one team...please cheer on your teammates if they play when you have off.
White Team: Paige, Haylie, Alex, Grace F, Maki, Jada, Tallyn, Madi, Kezia
Blue Team: Aubrey, Grace B, Kaylie, Kylie, Sidney, Mayka, Elle, Faith, Kira
PLAYER CHECKLIST:
Ada Rules --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhVHo1OG9IRG9TR2U2TjlOVTdval9fbEd2SnI4/view?usp=sharing
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February 14th Tourneys
Just a reminder - we both play on the 14th, just in two different locations. One team will be heading to Ulen-Hitterdahl/NCE and the other to Pelican Rapids. We have not received bracket information yet for either tournament. Both teams can wear their jerseys on the blue side. More details will come up closer to the date, but below are the teams (you will also be invited via google calendar).
UH/NCE: Aubrey, Grace B, Paige, Kaylie, Kylie, Maki, Makya, Faith, Kira
Pelican Rapids: Haylie, Alex, Grace F, Sidney, Elle, Jada, Tallyn, Madi, Kezia
Based on the bracket setup, it could be a long day for the tourney tomorrow. I talked with the organizer and he said there is a Subway and West Main Pizza in town for other food options. He also said the Dekko Community Center opens at 9:45am and has a nice swimming pool and ARC Lanes is available for bowling (beginning at 1pm), so families have options of things to do if we get a big break between games. We recommend players do not go swimming until after the tourney as they get pretty winded by the third game without adding extra activities throughout the day. Even though we split into two teams, remember, WE ARE ALL HOOPSTERS! Whether we win or lose, we are all one team...please cheer on your teammates if they play when you have off.
White Team: Paige, Haylie, Alex, Grace F, Maki, Jada, Tallyn, Madi, Kezia
Blue Team: Aubrey, Grace B, Kaylie, Kylie, Sidney, Mayka, Elle, Faith, Kira
PLAYER CHECKLIST:
- Please have your uniform on the correct color side
- Bring a sweatshirt and pants for between games
- Please have a filled water bottle ready for each game
- Pack snacks and/or Gatorade for in between games (concessions will also be available)
- If your feet sweat a lot, pack extra socks
- DO NOT bring a ball - Ada will be providing them and they do not want us to bring them
- Bring a book, cards, or something inexpensive to do with the team between games
- Please bring a bag to store all your items
Ada Rules --> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8PbctZJ6MkhVHo1OG9IRG9TR2U2TjlOVTdval9fbEd2SnI4/view?usp=sharing
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February 14th Tourneys
Just a reminder - we both play on the 14th, just in two different locations. One team will be heading to Ulen-Hitterdahl/NCE and the other to Pelican Rapids. We have not received bracket information yet for either tournament. Both teams can wear their jerseys on the blue side. More details will come up closer to the date, but below are the teams (you will also be invited via google calendar).
UH/NCE: Aubrey, Grace B, Paige, Kaylie, Kylie, Maki, Makya, Faith, Kira
Pelican Rapids: Haylie, Alex, Grace F, Sidney, Elle, Jada, Tallyn, Madi, Kezia
Monday, February 2, 2015
Ada Tourney
Plan on an all-day event in Ada this Saturday. Both teams play at 8:15am so we need to be ready to warm-up BY 8am....we asked the girls to arrive at 7:45am as they can take awhile to get all ready. It will be a long day, but should be a good match-up. Girls do NOT need to bring balls to this tourney...but plan on water bottles, snacks and warm-ups for in between games. Looks like some games could have quite the gap, so it wouldn't hurt to bring some cards, books or games to play together. When the girls don't play at the same time, we would like for them to cheer on their teammates.
Link to Rules and Brackets:
Link to Rules and Brackets:
Pictures
If you didn't get the direct email for the pictures, email ladyhawleynuggets@gmail.com and we will invite you, or you can view them by visiting this link --> https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xcdqj75b7lyq3ej/AAAndyhK_OJv-b--g0Z3ndt1a?dl=0
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