Athletics

Kampling’s Head Turning Dunk

Jillian Anderson, Braelyn Shantz, and Abby Patton

February 19, 2024

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Kampling’s shocking dunk

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On Friday, February 9th, Gabe Kampling made a groundbreaking play at the Garden Plain High School basketball game against the Kingman Eagles.

Gabe Kampling is one of only two seniors playing this 2023-24 season along with Ty Scheer at Garden Plain High School and is a 6’3” starter for their varsity team. He has been working hard all season for this moment and that night the moment finally happened. The second the crowd saw Kampling take the ball to his side of the unguarded court everyone started rising to their feet in anticipation for what was about to happen. Not only has this dunk been anticipated all season, but it happened on one of the best nights of the year, homecoming night.

Gabe Kampling turned the heads of students and parents alike, one of those is Braylen Dold. He can be seen in the back of the picture with his hands in the air, looking completely astonished.

When Dold saw the dunk he said “When I saw him dribbling down the court I knew he was going to dunk it so I jumped out of my seat in excitement because I knew he was going for the dunk”.

Not only was this a head-turning dunk, but a table-breaking one too! In the student section, there sat a table of students with an ESPN sign on the front. Gabe’s dunk may have made it, but the table sure didn’t! After Kampling’s dunk, the student section went wild which ended up breaking the table! That table sat lopsided for the rest of the game.

As sub-state is upon us remember to go out and support your Owls at their KSHSAA Class 2A Sub-State at Sedgwick HS. Sub-State will occur from February 26-March 2.

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About the Contributors

Jillian Anderson

I am involved in the eighth grade volleyball, basketball, scholars bowl, track, band, and choir at Andale Middle School. I appreciate the great support system that is within Andale. This is my first year in Renwick Review. Someone who inspires me to achieve success is Taylor Swift. She has overcome gender standards and made a name for herself as the biggest popstar in the world. My favorite sports team is the KU Volleyball.

Braelyn Shantz

This is my first year in Renwick Review and I am involved with 8th grade volleyball and track. I appreciate the sports and the way they give each student to be involved and hang out with their friends. My mom inspires me to achieve success in volleyball and my everyday life. I think my mom pushes me to try hard and play well and never give up at every volleyball game and I really appreciate that. I really enjoy watching volleyball, I especially like watching Nebraska and Texas play.

Abby Patton

I am involved in volleyball, track, and scholars bowl. I appreciate the opportunities students are given to experience and enjoy, like sports and clubs in Renwick. This is my first year in Renwick Review. My friends inspire me to achieve success, because we all hold each other up and are always there for each other. My friends help each other to achieve goals and dreams that we have. My favorite sports team in Nebraska Volleyball.