HILLSBORO, Kan.  -  National Girls and Women in Sports Day was Wednesday, February 7.

Women on campus have worked hard in offered sports at Tabor College, dating far back and showing dedication and work ethic comparable to their counterparts. 

Senior Women Leader and Associate Athletic Director Karol Hunt said, "Sometimes women need to work twice as hard, earn respect, and prove that they know twice as much." 

In the past, women did not always play sports; however, over time, women became accepted and excelled in the sports they played and competed in.

Women's teams at Tabor have worked hard and pushed towards playoffs and championships.

"We are seeing females be hired at a higher level and women playing at higher levels," said Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Kate Brickell.

Due to the increase in interest in women's sports, more women have played collegiately. The same cannot be said for coaching positions; there are fewer female coaches than their counterparts.

"Sometimes they might not get the first job they apply for, but I encourage them not to be discouraged and to continue to put their name out there," said David Ediger, Director of Athletics. 

Highlighting women in sports allows for the growth and achievement spotlight and encourages equitable opportunities for the growth of women in sports careers.

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Tabor College is a Christ-centered institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The Bluejays are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and compete in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).