01 Mar 2026 Miranda Leslie – Mayflower (501 Basketball Team 2026)

Miranda Leslie doesn’t just play the point guard position for the Mayflower Lady Eagles; she orchestrates the entire operation. With a decade of experience on the hardwood, the senior has become the steady hand that Coach Coty Storms relies on to guide the roster.

“Miranda is a natural-born leader,” he said. “Her work ethic is second to none at whatever she is doing. She runs the show for us as far as getting us in our offense and will guard the other team’s best player on most nights.”

Leslie’s journey was sparked by her brother, but her own determination led her to All-State honors last season. “My favorite memory of basketball was making it to the state semis my sophomore year,” she said. 

As she prepares for her final high school campaign, the expectations for her production have evolved. “She is going to have to be more of a scorer for us,” Storms said.

Off the court, Leslie is a 4.0 GPA student and a pillar of the Mayflower community. She balances her roles in Beta Club and the National Honor Society while coaching the next generation of players. “She is currently coaching our fifth-grade girls’ basketball team,” Storms said.

For Leslie, the goal this season is to lead vocally while keeping the game fun. “If I could say anything to a future student athlete, I would say don’t put so much pressure on yourself and just play your game,” she said. “Be the person who always had an uplifting attitude.”