(Peru, Neb.) – Following their competitive loss to William Penn (Iowa), the Peru State athletic department, fans, and others saluted the five-member senior women's basketball class.
 
The Bobcat coaches recognized each senior with a gift as they were introduced along with their parents, friends, and/or siblings. The seniors were introduced in order of their time in a Peru State uniform. The information listed under each senior is a combination of what was shared via the announcer's script about each senior that night, as well as, as the information which was in the program insert.
 
#1 Allison Tichy
 
Allison Tichy is the first Bobcat senior to be recognized today. Escorting Allison this evening are Lori and John Hooper. Allison came to Peru State after playing at North Platte Community College.  She has played in 26 games this season and is averaging 3.6 points. Her season high scoring was 11 points against Park. In her two years, she has scored 192 points, grabbed 56 rebounds, dished out 37 assists, and grabbed 16 steals. Allison should be a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete at the end of the year.
 
(Program insert information) – Bellevue, Neb., was named after the French term for "beautiful view" and is the hometown of Allison Tichy. Allison came to Peru State College after transferring in from North Platte Community College. She went to high school at Bellevue East High School. The daughter of Michelle and Greg Tichy is a kinesiology major with a minor in psychology. After graduation she plans to attend physical therapy school. One Bobcat memory is of last year when Coach Z lost in a bet and had to take a shot of toilet water.  
#12 Giovanna Silva
 
Our second senior being recognized tonight is Giovanna Silva. She is being escorted by her Brazilian friends – Maria Alcantara, Luis Constantino, and Gustavo Bruchotto. Presently, Giovanna is fourth on the team in scoring with 8 points per game and leads the team in rebounding averaging 9.7 boards per contest. Her season highs are 23 points against Baker and 18 rebounds which she grabbed against Graceland Wednesday night. Her career totals are 524 points, 502 rebounds – which is 17^th all-time, 49 assists, 57 steals, and 20 blocks. Presently, Giovanna is in four NAIA individual statistical rankings with her offensive rebounds per game being 12^th. Giovanna should be a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete at the end of the year.
 
(Program insert information) – Brasilia, Brazil, is the federal capital of Brazil and is home for Giovanna Silva. Silva was at Western Nebraska Community College before transferring to become a Bobcat. She went to high school at Dinatos COC. She is the daughter of Jeziel Mendez and Luciuania Nunes. Her major is Kinesiology with a minor in psychology. Giovanna's number one plan after graduation is to keep playing basketball, but if that doesn't work out she would like to be a strength and conditioning coach for a college or a personal trainer. Individually one of her memories is grabbing 17 rebounds last year versus Missouri Valley and being able to repeat that rebounding performance against Baker this year. She loves rebounding and being able to grab as many as she can. As a team memory, it is being able to win more games this year. Giovanna believes they are only getting better.
#14 Anjanea Simms
Our third senior to be recognized today is Anjanea Simms who came to Peru State from Iowa Lakes Community College. This is Nae's second season sporting the Bobcat uniform and she is being escorted by teammate Alyssa Marsh-Contreras. Anjanea has played in 38 games and has individual game high score of 10 points against the University of St. Mary where she also grabbed 12 rebounds. She has career totals of 61 points, 103 rebounds, 14 assists, 13 steals, and 12 blocks.
 
(Program insert information) – St. Louis, Mo., known as the "Gateway to the West," is home for Anjanea Simms. She came to Peru State after transferring from Iowa Lakes Community College. She is the daughter of Tonya Griffin and Anthony Simms. Her major is criminal justice administration and counselling. Anjanae's plans after graduation are to pursue her master's degree and maintain her career in corrections. One of her memories from being a Bobcat during her career came this year. It was when the team was down 23 points at Benedictine and came back to win the game. The celebration in the locker room afterwards was awesome.
#3 Claire Cudney
 
Our fourth senior to be recognized tonight is Claire Cudney who came to Peru State from Marysville, Kansas High School. Claire is being escorted by her parents Leo and Laurie who have rarely missed any of her basketball or volleyball games. She joined the team two years ago when the numbers were low. Claire is presently second on the team in scoring at 11.3 points per game and is second in rebounding at 9.5. Her career totals are 752 points – which 22^nd all-time, 596 rebounds – which is 13^th all-time, 95 assists, 77 steals, and 33 blocks – which is 19^th all-time. Presently, she listed in three NAIA categories with her offensive rebounds per game at sixth. At the end of the year, Claire will be a two-time Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete.
 
(Program insert information) – Marysville, Kan., is located on the Oregon Trail and the Pony Express and is home for Claire Cudney. Claire came to Bobcat country from Marysville Jr/Sr High School wear she signed of letter of intent. She is the daughter of Leo and Laurie Cudney. Her major is Early Childhood Inclusive B-3, English as a second language. After graduation Claire plans on becoming a Kindergarten teacher. One of her favorite of many Bobcat memories is celebrating in the locker room after huge wins with her teammates.
#11 Brooke Maeda
 
Our last senior to be recognized is Brooke Maeda – our only four-year senior! She is be escorted by her parents Edyie and Lance Maeda. Brooke has played in 104 games which is tied for 16^th all-time. Her other career marks include: seventh in career three-point field goals attempted with 331, ninth in career three-point field goals made with 102, 11^th in career assists with 255, and 14^th in career three-point field goal percentage at 30.8%. Brooke also has one single-season ranking as she is presently is 11^th in season three-point field goal percentage as she has made 39.3% of her attempts this season. At the end of the year, Brooke should be a two-time Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete.
 
(Program insert information) – Honolulu, Hawaii, is the remotest city of its size in the world. Also, it is called home for Brooke Maeda. Brooke signed to become a Bobcat from Iolani High School. She is the daughter of Eydie and Lance Maeda. Brooke is a biochemistry major and plans to attend pharmacy school after graduating from college. One of her favorite memoires as a Bobcat is being a part of the homecoming parade and the Halloween Trunk-or-Treat. Also, she will remember the overall 2019-2020 basketball season.