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Thanks for support of basketball team

To the editor:

The Moffat County girls basketball teams have been touched by the community's support throughout the season and postseason. It has been a great experience to share such a positive part of our lives. The excitement of the sendoff for the final four was something we will never forget.

Please forgive us if we neglect to mention your name. Every positive thing said and done for us has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.

We would like to thank:

Mrs. Brown's and Mrs. Willems' class for the cute posters for our subregional tournament.

Our great cheerleaders for their support, cheering and pep talks.

The band for its great music and enthusiasm.

The great student section of fans that put Regis' student section to shame.

John Jepkema -- the Superfan.

Dave Pressgrove from the Daily Press for his wonderful articles and photos, as well as the Morning News, for the great coverage.

Sandy Buckner and Sandy Feeney for our picture buttons.

KRAI for the radio and web coverage of our playoff games.

Mr. Hafey and Mr. Compton for their announcing of our games.

Craig Physical Therapy for the mini basketballs thrown to the crowd at games.

The best managers ever -- Kari and Audrey.

Nick and Helen Mahlares for opening their home to all of us and feeding us the best food in the world.

Coach Mort, Coach Ray and Coach Simon for all of their time, effort and patience and their families for sharing them.

The many people who came to cheer us on to the final four, especially Tony Maneotis for orchestrating our sendoff.

Mayor Don Jones for his help with our send-off.

Kamisha Siminoe from the fire department, and the patrol officers from the police department for our escort out of town.

Steamboat Springs High School Leadership Council for the good wishes, roses and water bottles.

The Boys & Girls Club of Craig for the banner and cheering.

The boys basketball team and their parents for their support, cheering, cards and goodies.

Victory Motors, City Market and Flower Mine for the balloons.

Kari's aunt Phyllis Winslow for buying us dinner.

Sign Source for the great breakthrough banner.

Hems and Hers, City Market, Knezovations, Kum & Go, Colorado Northwestern Community College and all of the other people who put up the blue and white.

And our parents for everything else.

It was a great season, and we truly are blessed to be a part of this great 'country' town. Thanks for your good wishes and support!

Moffat County girls basketball teams