In her final game of her career, Hiland senior Jessica Stutzman laid it all on the line.

And while the end result wasn't favorable, her effort was fantastic.

Stutzman, who plays with Compartment syndrome, gave a gutsy performance, scoring five points with four rebounds and a pair of steals in Hiland's 45-41 loss in the state championship game to Canal Winchester Harvest Prep last Saturday.

"Jess is probably one of the toughest people to ever have played in the game," senior teammate Hilary Weaver said. "I can't even imagine the pain she must go through on a nightly basis. The effort she gives, I don't know how anyone will be able to match it."

According to the National Library of Medicine, Compartment syndrome is the compression of nerves and blood vessels within an enclosed space. The compression leads to muscle and nerve damage and problems with blood flow.

"She could have given up on this program several times, but she stuck with us," Hiland coach Dave Schlabach said. "That was the single greatest defensive effort I have ever seen. That's something you don't teach."

Stutzman's day was highlighted by an incredible five charges drawn, setting a new program record with 13.

Stutzman's older sister, Jen, previously held the Hiland record with 12. Jessica Stutzman's motivation was to top her big sis.

Jen also battled with a back injury during her senior season.

"My sister has the record... And I needed to get four charges to beat her. That was my goal. That was on my mind," the younger Stutzman said with a laugh. "I love taking charges. That's just one of the things I love to do. So that's the first thing that popped in my mind when I saw someone driving to the hoop."

Schlabach said she's a very unselfish player.

"To do what she does, is very unselfish. And she did it for nothing else but to win a state championship," the 19-year Hiland coach said. "That's the best part about her."

At Hiland, Stutzman will leave a lasting legacy.

"She a kid who sacrificed everything physically to give her team a chance," Schlabach said.

Stutzman averaged 6.2 ppg with 3.4 rpg for the second-ranked Lady Hawks in her final season.