Demonettes’ Kennedy Bradshaw reaches 1000 career points in her final Crosstown Showdown

The Warner Robins girls haven’t lost to Northside since 2020, so when Kennedy Bradshaw stepped up to the free throw line in the fourth quarter to bolster the Demonettes’ already sizable lead, the gym wasn’t quite as lively given the obvious outcome of the game.

She went through her routine and drained the free throw, and suddenly a poster peeked over the railing behind the hoop in front of her. Bradshaw let out a shy smile.

The poster in question had a big, golden “1K” over a picture of Bradshaw in a Demonettes jersey. In the middle of her final Crosstown Showdown against Northside she’d hit 1,000 career points, and for a moment the bitter rivalry faded away and people of various allegiances celebrated a milestone few high school athletes reach.

Head coach Rebecca Ivory said after the game that Bradshaw had been checking how close she was to 1,000 points, but didn’t think Bradshaw realized just how close she was.

“Whenever I see a kid score 1,000 points it’s rewarding. Because that goal isn’t as easy as it looks. I’m happy for her,” Ivory said.

Bradshaw played her first season of high school basketball in the Demon Den, but for the next two years she played at Central Fellowship Christian Academy in Macon.

She decided to return for her senior year.

“I’m glad that I returned because I just have so much fun,” Bradshaw said.

Warner Robins is home to her, and she was pleased she could celebrate such a momentous achievement in the Cardinal and White.

“It really does mean a lot to me because I feel like I’m comfortable here, and my teammates…they just make me feel good,” Bradshaw said.

Warner Robins has always celebrated their own, it’s one thing Ivory has praised her team for. When the reserves hit the floor the starters aren’t any less engaged — they cheer on their teammates for every charge, every basket.

Introducing Bradshaw into the fold was seamless, and it was a full circle moment for Ivory.

“I’m proud of her. To see her from her freshman year to now…She’s developed not just as a ball player but as a person. Kennedy’s a great person off the court as well. [She’d] do anything for you,” Ivory said.

Congratulations to Kennedy on reaching this milestone!