Photos and story by Paige Smith
Content Manager for Show-Me Sports Magazine
Columbia College Assistant Director of Sports Information
Cutting down the nets has been the norm for The CC Three. Abby Backes, DeLaney Horstman and Mallory Shetley have proven themselves on the court, setting the standard for Columbia College women’s basketball.
Abby and Mallory enter their fifth season as teammates, using their COVID eligibility, while DeLaney begins her fourth and final season for the Cougars.
Their chemistry on the court is unquestionable, while their relationship off the court is priceless.
“Mallory and Delaney have been two of the best teammates and friends I could have ever asked for,” Backes says. “On the court, they’re energized, smart and unselfish – and off the court – oh man! They each have elements to their personalities that can brighten anyone’s day and are both so positive.”
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