Thoughts and Prayers

[WSUHOOPS]

What an unbelievable tragedy for such a bright future as a player and I can imagine as a person. Having played Carly and her Kentlake team at this past years 4A State Tournament we couldn't help but notice how young their program was and how influential Ms. Stowell was on the floor being as young as she was. We shared with their staff what a bright future lay ahead for their program and having Carly leading the way meant great things were in store!

As a young father of 2, soon to be 3 here in 6 days, I can't even imagine the heartache and pain her family, teammates, friends and coaches are going through at this juncture. It makes me appreciate even more the preciousness of my own kids and family and the great group of kids that I get to coach.

From myself, my family and our entire Lake Stevens HS Girls Basketball program we wish to extend our thoughts and our prayers to all that are associated with Ms. Stowell and her family during this very difficult time.

--Randall Edens
Lake Stevens HS Head Girls Basketball Coach

[ohyeah9]

I give my thoughts and prayers to Carly's family,friends and teamates and to all her loved ones and those who loved her, its really hard to lose a loved one especially at such a young age.

[sportsrus]

Dear Stowell Family~

We are so sorry and our heart goes out to you! My daughter plays for the ECBA Lady Pioneers and though she did not know Carly well, she has scrimmage with her at ECBA and also played against her in state and had the utmost respect for her as a person and ball player, as did we all. Mary says she was a person who had passion for the game and an outstanding ball player.

Our team was in Arizona at the time, and they too, had Carly's number written on their arms in rememberance of a team mate that has passed... but will live on ...as an inspiration to all.

Your in our Prayers

The Ochiltree Family