Discovery Canyon's Ashten Prechtel receives McDonald's All-American jersey, takes a step closer to prestigious game

Discovery Canyon's Ashten Prechtel, center, holds up her McDonald's All-American jersey Thursday before Thunder's regular-season finale against Palmer Ridge.

Chhun Sun, gazette.com, February 14, 2019

Her smile said it all.

Ashten Prechtel couldn't help but exude happiness when she received a McDonald's All-American jersey just before her Discovery Canyon girls' basketball team played its regular-season finale at home Thursday night. The 6-foot-5 senior center took one step closer to representing her school, her program and her state in the most prestigious showcase of the nation's best talent in the sport.

Soon after she was honored during a Senior Night ceremony, Prechtel held a jersey sporting the No. 19 on both sides and her last name on the back. She appeared surprised by the gift.

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krdo.com, February 14, 2019
Ashten Prechtel of Discovery Canyon receives her McDonald's All-American jersey before her final regular season home game last night. Prechtel will play in the prestigious high school all-star game in Atlanta on March 28th.
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