Photos by Rasheeda Usry
Not only did Friday mark the beginning of the 2015 football season for the Screaming Devils, but it was also a day set aside to commemorate the accomplishments of a very special alumnus of Warren County. August 21, 2015 was declared Candice Warthen Day in Warren County and her basketball jersey was officially retired in a halftime ceremony.
Warthen graduated from Warren County High School in 2011 after a career as a 4 year starter for the Lady Devils basketball team. Warthen played point guard for the Lady Devils and scored over 1,000
points in her last two seasons. Her quickness, feel for the game, and shot making ability made her one of the best high school players in the state and earned her a scholarship to Arizona.
Through all of her success on the court, Warthen never forgot where she came from and who was important to her. While the allure and opportunity was there for to leave her hometown to play high school basketball at larger and more successful schools, Warthen remained committed to her school and the teammates that she grew up playing with.
Warthen's commitment and dedication to her hometown was shown again in her speech at halftime Friday night. As she prepares for her transition to her pro career, Warthen thanked her hometown for all their support and expressed how much they all meant to her.
Candice has signed a contract to play professional basketball in Finland. Her ultimate goal however is to return one day to play in the WNBA.
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