Bentley Smith, daughter of Stephan and Deb Smith of Lincoln and Shawna Smith of McPherson, has been awarded the Joe Ortiz Basketball Scholarship for 2024. Smith was an important part of the 2023-24 girls’ basketball team at Lincoln High School. Her leadership, attitude, and perseverance did not go unnoticed by her coaches and teammates. Smith plans to attend college with a goal of earning a degree in sports management. Former LHS coach Joe Ortiz has been awarding a scholarship to an outstanding player on the LHS girls’ team for 27 years. During his tenure as head coach, Ortiz led his team to the state championships five times, winning the championship in 1980.
Smith awarded Ortiz scholarship
Bentley Smith, daughter of Stephan and Deb Smith of Lincoln and Shawna Smith of McPherson, has been awarded the Joe Ortiz Basketball Scholarship for 2024. Smith was an important part of the 2023-24 girls’ basketball team at Lincoln High School. Her leadership, attitude, and perseverance did not go unnoticed by her coaches and teammates. Smith plans to attend college with a goal of earning a degree in sports management. Former LHS coach Joe Ortiz has been awarding a scholarship to an outstanding player on the LHS girls’ team for 27 years. During his tenure as head coach, Ortiz led his team to the state championships five times, winning the championship in 1980.
- 05/14/2024 23:00
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