01 Feb 2025 Mileigh Harlow – Harding Academy (501 Basketball Team 2025)

Harding Academy senior Mileigh Harlow has built a lifelong passion for the game of basketball.

“My dad was an athletic trainer, so I grew up around basketball and always dreamed about playing myself,” she said. “I’ve played basketball since I was in first grade.”  

Harlow makes an impact for Harding Academy both on and off the court. “Mileigh is a great encourager and a huge presence under the rim,” Harding Academy Head Coach Tye Clothier said. “She’s ready to do all the hard stuff and at the same time keeps encouraging her teammates.”

Harlow’s leadership bleeds into every aspect of her life. She also plays volleyball and softball for the Wildcats. “Mileigh is as consistent and reliable in the classroom as she is on the court,” Clothier said. 

“For her, there’s no difference; she is always going to give her very best. She understands how to get the best out of her teammates. She has a great caring heart. She is always willing to listen to not just her teammates, but anyone that needs someone to talk to.”

Harlow’s favorite basketball memory highlights her bond with her team. “This summer, me and my team spent way too long in the arcade to win a massive stuffed animal for our locker room,” she said.  

With personal goals of improving daily and team aspirations to make a deep run in the state tournament, her focus remains on growth and teamwork. Next year, Harlow plans to attend Harding University and major in elementary education.