03 Feb 2024 Conley Gibson – Conway Christian (501 Basketball Team 2024)

Conway Christian reached the Class 2A state championship game last season, and although the Lady Eagles fell short of securing a ring, a talented team core returns with a chance to seal the deal in 2024.

Led by junior guard Conley Gibson, the Lady Eagles are growing toward their goals, one game at a time.

“This season, I’m working to develop into the best player I can be to help my team win,” she said. “I want to be remembered as a leader who puts in the work and displays the love of Christ through my game.”

“Conley is a fearless playmaker who has a knack for hitting big shots,” Conway Christian Head Coach Trey Lynch said. “This season, she will be asked to carry a large portion of our scoring and playmaking duties. We also hope to see her defensive role expand into a stopper that can defend multiple positions.”

An everyday starter last season, Gibson’s numbers have improved this year, both as a scorer and a defender.

“Conley is a dedicated player who pours hours of her time into getting better,” Lynch said. “She is a joy to coach and is looking at a bright future on the court and well beyond.”

After high school, Gibson plans to continue basketball at the collegiate level while pursuing a degree in pre-medicine.

“Ability is a huge aspect in sports, but the relationship you have with your team has a huge effect on the atmosphere and success of your career,” she said.