Dale High School senior Skylar Anderson has built her reputation on grit, discipline, and an unwavering drive to be great. As the point guard for the Lady Pirates, Skylar is the engine that keeps her team moving, motivated by one powerful thought: her fear of being average.
That mindset has fueled countless hours of extra practice and the mental toughness necessary to perform at a high level. Skylar believes success is earned long before the lights come on, and her preparation has shaped her into one of the state’s most consistent playmakers. In fact, she says every game holds a highlight moment, whether it’s a game-changing play or a momentum swing; she finds something special each time she steps on the court.
Skylar’s journey has been deeply influenced by the people around her, starting with her parents, whom she calls her biggest role models. They’ve shaped everything she knows about life and sports, and she strives daily to make them proud. At school, Mrs. Robbie has had the strongest impact on her. Skylar admires her ability to bring positivity into the building every single day and lift up everyone around her.
Competition fuels Skylar, and she doesn’t shy away from tough matchups. While she enjoys beating any opponent, nothing compares to taking down school rival Latta. In practice, she loves going head-to-head with all her teammates because of how hard everyone works to push each other. She also appreciates the freshman girls, the unsung heroes who handle the small, often overlooked tasks that keep the team running smoothly.
Outside the gym, Skylar is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the National Honor Society, and STEM, balancing academics and athletics through discipline and smart time management. On social media, she enjoys following Irv Roland, a trainer she considers one of the best people she knows.
Representing Dale High School is a responsibility Skylar embraces with pride. She knows there’s a standard at Dale, and she wants the moments under the bright lights.
As she continues her journey, Skylar is preparing to take her talents to the next level at Missouri Southern State University. A 2024–2025 Prep Nation All-State Awardee, she carries her trademark drive, leadership, and competitive fire with her, ready for whatever comes next.
