It’s still hard to talk about.

Her voice falters, and most of her answers are short as she tries to keep her emotions from overwhelming her. It’s been only seven months – not long enough for the hurt to heal.

Freshman Lillian Grotenhuis dreamed about playing for her father this year, just like she’d done every year growing up for as long as she can remember, only this time at the high school varsity level.

But before she arrived, he was gone. click here for complete story