Dark Horse: Kaitlyn Hamilton

By Brigham Flint

When you think of Payson sports, many of us think about the boy’s basketball or wrestling team. However, the girl’s basketball team may not be mentioned quite as often. Among their team leaders is senior guard Kaitlyn Hamilton.

“As a senior, we’re supposed to take responsibility and motivate everyone to do their best,” she said.

            Though Kaitlyn has played four years of basketball, this is only her second season at Payson. Last year, she immediately became an important part of the team. Kaitlyn was among the team’s leading scorers last season, and has the highest point total of those that returned this year.

            Apart from excelling individually, Kaitlyn wants the team to have a winning season.

“I really enjoy my teammates,” Kaitlyn said.

 Her teammates also play an important role in motivating her to do well and be successful in high school basketball.