Scott Helps Lead Flatonia Girls to Strong Hoops Start

Flatonia basketball player Kalen Scott has been one of the bright spots for a Lady Bulldogs team that has been winning a bunch to start the season. So much so that she was the leading scorer in two of the four games at the Fayetteville tournament and notched a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds in the win over Fayetteville. “Coming in new, I got to see her as she is right now,” said first-year Flatonia head girl’s basketball coach Bethany McLeod. “Just watching her grow even from first day of practice, she’s gotten so much better. A big thing in practice we’re focusing on is consistency on shots and making sure our shot is the same each time. She’s been growing really well. She’s really aggressive on defense and we love it.” Scott’s drastic improvement, which has even led to a lot of scoring, has made her our selection for this edition’s Athlete of the Week.

Question: You’re normally a good shooter, what’s your technique when it comes to shooting?

Answer: “I usually take my time. Sometimes, I’ll stress over it, but I usually take my time and I make sure I have my form very consistent.”

Question: How has your team gotten off to such a great start?

Answer: “We practice really hard and we work as a team an as a whole.”

Question: When did you start playing basketball?

Answer: “When I was around kindergarten. Me and my friends, we had this little La Grange league that we used to play.” Question: You’re also on the volleyball team, which sport do you like better and why?

Answer: “I like basketball better. I feel like I can do more things. I just enjoy it better.”

Question: Who’s your favorite athlete?

Answer: “Kawhi Leonard”

Question: What do you like to do in your free time?

Answer: “Sometimes, I go outside and do ball handling. I like to be on my phone sometimes.”

Question: What’s a Christmas movie you like?

Answer: “The Grinch”

Question: Who’s a teammate you spend the most time in the gym with outside of practice or a game?

Answer: “Summer (Sodek)”

Question: What’s a tradition you do for Christmas?

Answer: “We go to my grandma’s house and we just spend Christmas Eve and Christmas there.”

Question: What’s something you like the most about the town of Flatonia?

Answer: “How we all are one big family.” Scott’s scoring ability has been a huge part of Lady Bulldogs basketball and it’s likely to continue throughout her career.