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They were out at RIM Park last Thursday living up to the definition of being gym rats as they went through a round of basketball skills to keep "Compared to Ontario, what they were offering was way better," admitted Devison. "That was a major factor to have my schooling paid for." While the girls wait for the next step in their basketball lives, including a workout regime that is in the mail, they‘ve both been keeping their skills sharp playing Waterloo Wildhawks basâ€" ketball and training with Wildhawks mentor Dave MacNeil. "Plus playing on the east coast will be definitely interesting," she said. "I‘m just hoping to help the school get back to nationals again next year." "I think they play tough defence, and love to run the floor," said Fishbein, who was the leading scorer for her Bluevale Knights senior team the past two years. "I think I‘ll fit in really well that way, because I like to play that kind of game." Did we also mention that the east coast school is able to offer scholarâ€" ships to athletes like Devison and Fishâ€" bein, and with tuition out of the way it will make concentrating on school and basketball a lot easier for both girls. Continued from page 25 Home town girls will have things in common Already a strong defender and lights out shooter, Devison said she‘ll have to develop some of her skills in taking the ball to the basket. "I‘m getting better," said Devisonâ€" who plays a lot of oneâ€"onâ€"one with another standout guard from St. David‘s, Bryson Johnson. "I know there are players who are going to be four "I‘m trying to get to the gym everyâ€" day, working out to get stronger," said Devison. "I‘m waiting for something in the mail now from school to get me on the weights." Devison said the biggest thing she‘ll have to do in making the jump to the university level is get a little stronger. She‘ll be playing against more physical imposing athletes but will catch a bit of a break going from the small forward position to the shooting guard slot. "I think that will make it a lot easier for both of us. We‘re both from the same home town and there are a lot of people we both know." their game sharp. Bluevale Knights standout LAURIER Continuing Education| These weekâ€"long day camps are filled with handsâ€"on activities, based at Laurier‘s simulated archaeological dig site, where children (8 â€" 12 yrs.) piece together the past from fragments of bone, stone, pottery and glass. Register now to ensure your date! ‘ Camps offered in July and August at Laurier‘s Waterloo campus. Fishbein has already figured out how to deal with any homesickness, and attending school with another basketâ€" ball junkie from Waterloo is a big part of coping plan. "I think that will make it a lot easier for both of us," she said. "We‘re both from the same home town and there are a lot of people we both know." _"I bring a lot of athleticism," said Fishbein. "I think that will fit in the game they play." "We‘ve got a basketball hoop out front, and we‘ve had it for many years now," said Devison. "It‘s a little worn out, but its facing the road so we have our own little court. If there‘s anything Devison will miss it will be the tips she gets from dad Dwayne will playing in the driveway of their Waterloo home. "I‘ll definitely bring my offence," said Devison. "I‘m not afraid to take the big shot, I like shooting." years older than me â€" stronger, faster, better â€" so I‘ve got to prepare myself." Fishbein will probably play a forâ€" ward spot bringing her size and quickâ€" ness to Memorial‘s front court. "I think I‘ll start of as a small forward and move to guard in my later years," she said. But they both think they‘ll have a lot to offer their new team. 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