Parkway girls’ hoops leaning on Savannah Wilson; named Player of the Week

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Parkway girls’ basketball has become a powerhouse. The Lady Panthers are coming off of winning back-to-back state championships and are on the hunt for their third consecutive state title.

A key part of Parkway girls’ hoops is senior Savannah Wilson who is on the hunt for state title number three.

“Me is we,” stated Wilson. “We just need to do it again, so we can get another state championship.”

Me is We. That’s the mantra for Parkway girls’ basketball.

The Lady Panthers have had a great pipeline of senior leaders and now it’s Savannah Wilson’s turn to step up this year.

“From last year, I know Chloe was a big part of our team,” reflected Wilson. “I knew I had to step up and be a leader and be there for my team.”

Following in the footsteps of star LSU guard Mikaylah Williams and Tennessee Tech guard Chloe Larry, Wilson has learned a lot about what it takes to be a role model for under classmen.

“(You have) to be coachable and always be able to adapt to the problems that are going on.” explained Wilson. “(You have to) be a leader and help your teammate in any way you can.”

Wilson would not be the player she is today if it wasn’t for the crucial role her coaches have played in developing her both on and off the court.

“My coach and assistant coach have always been on me ever since I was a freshman.” recalled Wilson. “I feel like having them on my back helped me build character to become who I am now.”

The senior’s love for basketball started when she was young. It’s something she’s known her whole life thanks to her family.

“I grew up playing basketball,” Wilson said. “My dad, his sisters, my mom, and my grandma. I’ve been surrounded by basketball my whole life.”

Like most athletes, Wilson has endured her fair share of adversity. Whether it be an injury or other problems off the court, the Parkway community has helped the senior overcome any obstacle she faces.

“This school has built me up,” recalled Wilson. “I feel like they’ve put me in a good spot to know who I am and know myself.”

While Wilson isn’t sure where she’ll be taking her talent next, she is sure of what kind of a legacy she wants to leave at Parkway.

“I want people to remember me as a nice person,” shared Wilson. “That I was very loving and focused. I want them to remember that I love this sport, and that I left it all on the court.”

Wilson will now be eligible for the Landers Dodge Player of the Year award, which comes with a $2,500 scholarship. The Player of the Year Banquet will be held in May 2025.