Senior Jayda Caldwell has been a four–year starter on the LHS girls’ basketball team and is one of three team captains for this season. LHS girls’ basketball coach Rusty Frederick said Jayda contributes to the overall success of the team in a variety of ways.
“She is an exceptional leader and someone we can always count on,” Frederick said. “Beyond her contributions on the (court), Jayda is an outstanding person and student, prioritizing her academics above all else. While her primary focus is on academics, we know she has the talent and ability to play at the next level if she chooses to pursue it.”
Jayda started playing basketball when she was in kindergarten, introduced to the sport by her older brother and siblings who she played with.
“I loved the intensity of the sport,” Jayda recalled. “The fast pace game intrigued me.”
Jayda also loves being part of the LHS girls’ basketball family.
“I love the family and friends I have made,” Jayda said. “As well as the support I have had from my coaches and teammates.”
Jayda said she has learned a great deal from Coach Frederick.
“The most rewarding, and greatest thing you can do for your team, is not always scoring, but contributing in different ways,” Jayda said. “This has influenced me to care more about rebounds, turnovers, steals, and assist, rather than how many points I score.”
After high school, Jayda has decided to not continue on with basketball, setting her sights on becoming a physician's assistant specializing in dermatology.
She also indicated she always wanted basketball to be part of her life in one way or another.
Here at LHS, Jayda is a member of the National Honor Society and is also on the lacrosse team. Her favorite class at LHS was A.P. Psychology with her favorite teacher, Ms. Robineau.
Outside of school, Jayda enjoys going to the gym and visiting new and unique restaurants.
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