Washington County Enterprise-Leader
Mark Humphrey Game Journal
field goals made, 115 free throws made, 159 rebounds, 45 assists, 45 steals and 5 blocked shots. Prairie Grove went 31-1 and won the state championship. For her sophomore season, Huber recorded 407 points, 124 field goals made, 149 free throws made, 213 rebounds, 32 assists and 51 steals. Prairie Grove went 27-8 and finished as state runner-up.
For her junior season, Huber recorded 533 points, 162 field goals made, 185 free throws made, 177 rebounds, 42 assists, 45 steals and 9 blocked shots. Prairie Grove went 28-2 and lost in the state quarterfinal. For her senior season, Huber recorded 505 points, 129 field goals made, 240 free throws made, 301 rebounds, 77 assists, 53 steals and 23 blocked shots. Prairie Grove went 29-5 and finished as state runner-up. Blocked shots is the only category in which Huber has not recorded a season total of 41 and much of this can be attributed to the necessity of staying out of foul trouble.
To rewrite a Kenny Rogers classic, “You got to know when to hold your ground, when to step out of the way and when to swat one. You don’t count three seconds when they’re camping in the key, they’ll be time enough for counting when you fight through this screen.” In every other category, Huber has not only attained but surpassed the 41 number each year except in assists when she recorded 32 in 35 games as a sophomore.
The statistics aren’t deceiving. Huber has achieved greatness in her own quiet way. I, for one girls basketball fan, am very thankful to have enjoyed two wonderful seasons of watching her compete for Prairie Grove. To quote former NBA head coach and ageless color commentator, Hubie Brown, “So, we see that…”
Let me finish the sentence,… ”Huber has consistently and perpetually achieved a high-level of productivity in every aspect of the game.”