A year ago today, this piece ran in the St. Joseph News-Press:

Sarah Vollertsen tried. So did Kristen Anderson. A series of zone defenses, double-teams — all tried it, but all found the same result.

Nothing Northwest Missouri State tried on Wednesday night could slow Truman State center Jennifer Perkins.

The 6-foot-1 Perkins grabbed 18 rebounds and scored 27 points as she led the Bulldogs to a 73-64 come-from-behind road victory over the Bearcats.

“We tried adjusting during the game, but nothing seemed to work,” said Northwest coach Gene Steinmeyer. [FULL ARTICLE]

I love my sister very much (as I do all my family.) Watching her powerful and yet graceful play during college was something I enjoyed very much, and miss today. Now that the basketball phase of her life is over, I know she will find something else she excels at that will bring her joy. Whatever that turns out to be, I’m still rooting for her.

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