ble, life-size replica of the classic cartoon

character Gumby started dancing last

Thursday in a way that would have gotten
him the lead in Saturday Night Fever.
It could have meant only one thing
Heather Framski finally scored her 1,000th
career point at Woodland.
The costume that Framski wore to
school for Halloween came back for the
Hawks game against Kennedy thanks to the
daily.
Gumby is a nickname that I have for
Heather, and I told her in the summer that
whatever game she can possibly score 1,000
career points Id wear the Gumby costume
tedly became overheated in the stuffy
Woodland gym.
The presence of Gumby for the big
moment wasnt lost on anyoneespecially
Framski.
Having Gumby there was awesome,
point scorers can say they have a nickname
with a mascot to match.
Genz takes some credit for motivating
the 5-foot-9 senior enough to score the 22
crowd.
I think it made her really motivated,
up I walked down to the first row of the
bleachers. Once Heathers name was called
high five and I saw that she had the eye of
Of course I felt the pressure, Framski
get 22 tonight? But I couldnt let all my
friends and familyespecially Gumby
down.
Framski entered the game against the
because I thought this year we had a very
near as disappointing as a 20-point loss.
I knew she had an inkling that it was
didnt want to let everybody down, Cheney
come through. No one really doubted her.
Framski scored just eight points in the
first half of a physical game as the Hawks
had trouble feeding her the ball inside. That
utilized jump shots, layups, and fast breaks
to creep closer and closer to the milestone.
With 6 minutes, 2 seconds left in the
fourth quarter, Framski was fouled while
999, sending the crowd into a frenzy and
free throw of her career.
There was a lot of pressure, Framski
experienced during a foul shot.
points on the game and 1,000 for her career.
Her teammates mobbed her but none more
demonstratively than Kate Tuckey, who
leaped into Framskis arms and wrapped
herself around the all-state player.
Heather and I have been planning for
that night for a very long time and all that I
told her was to be ready for me, Tuckey
me in her arms when I jumped into her. Ive
shared so many good memories in basket-
ball with Heather, seeing as weve been
playing since fifth grade. This one will defi-
nitely be remembered.
The historic moment illustrated how
important Framski has been to the team for
the last four years.
Its such a great accomplishment,
world. Shes brought this team to a whole
new level every single year. Even when there
were years when we really didnt have that
much, she really rose to the occasion.
To Framski, her career point total
which stands at 1,023 after her 23-point
game against Kennedy and a 22-point
showing Tuesday against Wolcottis the
highlight of a career full of obstacles over-
come.
overcame knee surgery my sophomore year
and I think its safe to say I dont let asthma
stop me from reaching my goals.
While Framski will eventually see her
name be the third emblazoned on the
schools 1,000-point banner, the question
remains what the point total next to
Heather Framski will read. Ahead of her
on the list are Sam LaCroce with 1,067
points and leading scorer Jen Valente with
1,157.
Cheney sees no reason why Framski
Not to jinx her, but I think she can do
porting cast around her. But we have to win
games in the NVL and win games in the
state tournament and that should be no
problem.
Dont think hitting 1,158 isnt on
Framskis radar, either.
I set a goal to score 1,000 points and I
beat the record. I guess we'll see.
If and when she does, expect Gumby to
bring along Pokey, too.
CITIZENS NEWS
Sports
Friday, January 28, 2011 13
By Kyle Brennan
Citizens News
Gumby etches her name in the record books
KYLE BRENNAN
Heather Framski poses with the life-sized embodiment of her nickname,
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BEACON FALLS A saggy but amica-
Gumby, after scoring her 1,000th career point against the Kennedy Jan. 20.
going to happen that game and I knew she
man who calls her a clay-figurine lookalike
for the game, said Craig Genz, who admit-
Framski said. I dont think many 1,000-
points she needed in front of her home
she ran over to me and game me a double
er Jeff] Lownds called out the starting line-
the tiger, so I think she was ready to go.
Genz said. When [public address announc-
St. Paul was extremely disappointing
Eagles with 978 career points after an
Framski said she felt a bit nervous be-
fore the game but that she couldnt dis-
said. Its a moment where anyone would
feel the same way. I thought, What if I dont
disappoint her supportersthe giant,
green one in particular.
Even though Framski needed 22
admittedly subpar performance in a 54-33
loss at St. Paul Jan. 17. She had a season-
low 12 points against the division rival.
Framski said. Only scoring 12 was nowhere
good chance at winning our division,
pointsabout two points more than her
season average of 19.6to become the
third Woodland player to hit the 1,000-
point mark, fifth-year coach Gail Cheney
didn't think it would take long.
said. I think it really meant a lot to her to
hitting a jumper from 14 feet for point No.
giving Framski the most nerve-wracking
changed out of the break when Framski
said. It was the most pressure I have ever
The basketball met all net, giving her 22
said. Sure enough she was ready to catch
Cheney said. I know when I did it in high
school, its the most awesome feeling in the
It means the world, Framski said. I
cant top Valentes mark, set from 2002-06.
it, Cheney said. She has an awesome sup-
did it, Framski said. Now my goal is to