Show Me the Ozarks August 2022

Gabbi Hiebert Meet the MVP of Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School

Age: 16 Grade: 11th Grade

School: Thomas Jeff erson Independent Day School

W ith just two years of high school behind her, Gabbi has already made a big name for herself as a basketball player at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School. Her freshman year, she was a starter on the varsity team and lettered in basketball and was named TJ’s Offensive Player of the Year. By the end of her sophomore year, she was averaging 13.5 points per game, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and shot 68% at the free throw line. Gabbi scored 285 points alone and is hoping to reach 1,000 points by the end of her high school career. At the end of the 2021-2022 season, Gabbi was awarded MVP of Thomas Jefferson, All-District Team, 2nd All Conference Team, and 2nd All- Area Basketball Team. Gabbi’s athleticism, skill and determination to improve are how she stands out in each sport she plays, especially in basketball. We will continue to see big things from Gabbi as she enters the second half of her high school career! What sports do you play? How long have you played each one? I play basketball and do track and field. I have played basketball since

Tell us about any special awards you have won. How did it feel to win? I was the team’s offensive Player of the Year when I was a freshman and the MVP as sophomore. Last season, I also was named 1st TeamAll-District, 2nd Team All-Conference, and 2nd Team All-Area. It feels great knowing my

hard work paid off. Do you have any goals for college athletics? I don’t have any definite plans yet, but I am open to playing at the collegiate level. When it comes to sports, what is a great piece of advice you’ve received from a coach, mentor or parent? I have always loved the quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” It reminds me to set fear aside and just go for it! Tell us a little bit about your life outside of sports. Do you have any siblings? Pets? Other hobbies and interests? I like hanging out with friends and playing video games. I have two sisters, one older and one younger. I also have a black lab named B.B.

6th grade. I’ve done track and field since 10th grade. I have been practicing volleyball this summer and plan to commit this season to play in the fall. What’s your favorite sport? What do you enjoy most about it?

“It feels great knowing my hard work paid off.” – Gabbi Hiebert

My favorite is definitely basketball. I love the team aspect of it! I’m super dedicated to basketball and always look for ways to get better in the off season through camps, summer leagues and travel teams. I want to not only improve my personal statistics but hopefully lead my teams to season improvements in the coming year.

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