Franklin, Reed set all-time steals record

By Kamaree Ahonto Sports Reporter

Girls basketball players Jayda Franklin and Ka'miyah Reed recently made history by breaking the school’s steal record, with seven steals, something neither of them expected when the season first began. 

Jayda Franklin and Ka'Miya Reed (above) broke the school's all-time steals record with seven a-piece. Photo by K'avon Ahonto.

Franklin and Reed both reached the milestone, showing the strength of their team and proving that hard work pays off. For Franklin, breaking the record came as a complete surprise.

“I didn’t know I broke the record until they announced it. Breaking the record felt good, but it’s not really something I was looking forward to because I didn’t know about it,” Franklin said.

Franklin also said she was initially confused about how two players could share the same record. Still, she quickly realized how meaningful it was to accomplish the milestone alongside her teammate.  

“I didn’t know two people could have the record, but it felt great knowing someone else on my team is shining as well,” she said.

Reed shared similar feelings when she learned about the achievement.

“When I found out I broke the record, I was happy and excited. I love it when I achieve things in basketball, whether I want it or not.” Reed said. “I was a little confused about how we could both have the record, but I didn’t complain and congratulated Jayda just as much as she congratulated me. Breaking this record was unexpected to me."

Franklin said that the record helped her team because of the motivation that came with it, especially because they are girls and most people think they cannot play like the boys. Reed agreed, saying she believes girls can compete at the same level.

“I think a lot of people doubt us because we are girls, but I think we can hoop just as well as a boy basketball player,” Reed said.

The players also credited their coaches and teammates for helping them reach the milestone.

“I appreciate my coach and my teammates for helping me break this record,” Franklin said. “It wouldn’t have happened without them believing in me.”

Reed also emphasized the importance of gratitude.

“When you break a record, no matter what it is, you should be grateful and thank everyone who helped you achieve it. I thank my coaches and my teammates for allowing me to shine,” Reed said.

Looking ahead, Franklin hopes to continue making history.

“In the future, I want to break more records to create a name for myself,” Franklin said.