GIRLS BASKETBALL

Northeastern welcomes back basketball player after life-changing illness

Cameron Clark
York Daily Record
Northeastern junior Audrey Johnson (13) has been out all school year dealing with Acute Disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). On December 12, 2018, she joined her teammates on the floor and scored the first basket against Cocalico.
Northeastern junior Audrey Johnson (13) has been out all school year dealing with Acute Disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). On December 12, 2018, she joined her teammates on the floor and scored the first basket against Cocalico.
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Northeastern finishes warming up before their game against Cocalico at Northeastern High School, Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
Northeastern finishes warming up before their game against Cocalico at Northeastern High School, Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
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Northeastern's starters prepare to be called before their game against Cocalico at Northeastern High School, Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
Northeastern's starters prepare to be called before their game against Cocalico at Northeastern High School, Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
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Audrey Johnson (13) receives a heartfelt introduction before the game against Cocalico, December 12, 2018.
Audrey Johnson (13) receives a heartfelt introduction before the game against Cocalico, December 12, 2018.
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Audrey Johnson's teammates happily welcome her to the floor, December 12, 2018.
Audrey Johnson's teammates happily welcome her to the floor, December 12, 2018.
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Audrey Johnson (13) shakes the hand of Cocalico's coach before heading over to the huddle, December 12, 2018.
Audrey Johnson (13) shakes the hand of Cocalico's coach before heading over to the huddle, December 12, 2018.
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Audrey Johnson (13) has a big smile across her face the entire night, December 12, 2018.
Audrey Johnson (13) has a big smile across her face the entire night, December 12, 2018.
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Audrey Johnson (13) enjoys every moment of returning to the court, December 12, 2018.
Audrey Johnson (13) enjoys every moment of returning to the court, December 12, 2018.
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Northeastern stands tall for the national anthem before tip-off, December 12, 2018.
Northeastern stands tall for the national anthem before tip-off, December 12, 2018.
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The crowd shows their support for Audrey Johnson (13) during the game, December 12, 2018.
The crowd shows their support for Audrey Johnson (13) during the game, December 12, 2018.
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Audrey Johnson (13) prepares for the start of the game, December 12, 2018.
Audrey Johnson (13) prepares for the start of the game, December 12, 2018.
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Jordyn Jennings (12) wins the tip-off so Audrey Johnson can take her shot, December 12, 2018.
Jordyn Jennings (12) wins the tip-off so Audrey Johnson can take her shot, December 12, 2018.
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Audrey Johnson (13) takes aim so she can score the opening points of the game against Cocalico, December 12, 2018.
Audrey Johnson (13) takes aim so she can score the opening points of the game against Cocalico, December 12, 2018.
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The crowd erupts with applause after Audrey Johnson scores the opening basket, December 12, 2018.
The crowd erupts with applause after Audrey Johnson scores the opening basket, December 12, 2018.
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The applause turns into a standing ovation as Audrey Johnson walks to the bench after being subbed out, December 12, 2018.
The applause turns into a standing ovation as Audrey Johnson walks to the bench after being subbed out, December 12, 2018.
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After scoring the opening basket, Audrey Johnson (13) goes to the bench to avoid injury, December 12, 2018.
After scoring the opening basket, Audrey Johnson (13) goes to the bench to avoid injury, December 12, 2018.
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Cocalico takes a free throw during their game against Northeastern, December 12, 2018.
Cocalico takes a free throw during their game against Northeastern, December 12, 2018.
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Jordyn Jennings (12) brings the ball up during their game against Cocalico, December 12, 2018.
Jordyn Jennings (12) brings the ball up during their game against Cocalico, December 12, 2018.
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Camryn Maxfield (5) looks to pass during their game against Cocalico, December 12, 2018.
Camryn Maxfield (5) looks to pass during their game against Cocalico, December 12, 2018.
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Megan Elzinga (11) lays the ball up during their game against Cocalico, December 12, 2018.
Megan Elzinga (11) lays the ball up during their game against Cocalico, December 12, 2018.
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