“I feel like I kind of see the court really well and get the ball moving and going,” she said when asked about the strengths of her game. “I think growing up a Sobotta, we’ve always played basketball, so it’s like just being a Sobotta is just like you’re automatically thinking of basketball. With that name, I try to do the best I can when I play.”

Grace’s current Lapwai teammates include one close fellow member of that family — sister Glory, who is another leader for the Wildcats. Last year, the two helped Lapwai to its 10th state title, and they have been instrumental to an 11-0 start so far this season.

“All of us should push ourselves to do our best,” said Grace, perhaps with her eyes on another title.