Taylor Jenkins: Basketball Sensation

 Germantown native, Taylor Jenkins, is not only making a statement in Bullis athletics but is also preparing herself to be a prestigious Lady Jaguar. She made her glorious arrival to Potomac, MD in late August 2008 as a freshman at junior varsity field hockey try-outs. She was quite timid as it was her first time playing this sport, but quickly picked up on it and excelled on the field. While she gained a determined reputation on the field, she was also getting noticed in the Bullis hallways. This 5’11 fourteen year old towered atop her classmates. Many asked, “Do you play basketball?” as if it wasn’t already obvious with her height and athletic physique. After field hockey season, Taylor was in her element. The magnificent winter basketball season had arrived. Taylor was one of the two freshmen on the varsity basketball team. Many would be nervous or scared on their first varsity game, but Taylor was fearless. “I was more excited than anything on my first high school game,” reminisced the basketball princess. After her freshman year season, Taylor started getting several college looks. Although she was young, her skill was undeniable. Her sophomore year season, Taylor became a captain of the varsity team and let the Bulldogs to good season. November 2010 was the kick-off to Taylor’s most important basketball season. Despite the fact that colleges were already contacting her, her junior season was peak recruiting season. She received offers from top universities such as: Hofstra, Delaware State, VCU, and Bucknell. After a successful season, she went on several college visits to narrow down her list of choices. With Rice University and the University of South Alabama as her top choices, Taylor struggled to make a decision. The next four years of her life were at stake. In the early fall of 2011, Taylor finally chose the University of South Alabama. With a bright future ahead of her, Taylor exclaimed, “I feel honored and am very thrilled to be a Lady Jaguar next year.” As Taylor’s final basketball season is coming to an end, she is also approaching her 1000^th point. She has 966 points, three games left, and is determined to reach that milestone. This season, Taylor is the only senior on the roster, so Senior Night aka “Taylor Night” will be dedicated to honoring all she has done for the girls basketball program at Bullis.