Lauren Hill wasn't supposed to play two games for Mount St. Joseph. The team moved its first game from Nov. 15 to Nov. 2 to ensure Hill, who is battling an incurable form of brain cancer, would be able to play and score. She traveled to Friday's game against Baldwin-Wallace, but earlier this week it was reported she would not play.
Lauren Hill is still playing, scores a bucket in team’s second game
Lauren Hill’s fight continues. It turns out her school didn’t need to reschedule its first game -- the teenager battling cancer is still ready to play.
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But play she did:
Lauren Hill of @MSJ_Athletics scores on layup at 7:45 mark of second half. @d3hoops @Bethany_Bison
— BW Sports (@bwathletics) November 22, 2014 .@wkyc Lauren Hill, ohio bball player, with terminal cancer... put into the game for a play... made the basket. pic.twitter.com/yKW9Tw7BT7
— Hilary Golston (@HilaryWKYC) November 22, 2014 Hill fought just to make it to the game -- the game was in Berea, four hours away from her hometown of Lawrenceburg, Ind. -- and travel is a struggle for her. She travelled separately from her team to allow for more rest.
If you’re inspired by Lauren’s perseverance -- and if you’re not, what’s wrong with you? -- go to The Cure Starts Now and donate in Lauren’s honor.
Here's video of Lauren scoring in her first game. After that, Lauren got her own Wheaties box and NBA Live cover.
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