Sports

This issue, we will be spotlighting a few basketball players. First we have ...... 

Kameron Green 

His biggest accomplishment is making 20 points during the New Boston game.

His ultimate achievement is to make 30 points in 1 game.

The best advice he was ever given was:  "Never give up."

Repetition and confidence are two major things he does to stay successful.

He lives his life by "Having faith." 

Orion Williams 

His biggest accomplishment is being named All District Defensive End and going to the fourth round in playoffs (football).

His ultimate achievement is to make it to the NBA or NFL.

The best advice he has received: "Never give up no matter how hard it is."

Orion's key to being successful in sports is stretching before he goes to sleep and when he wakes up in the morning.

He lives his life by his motto, " People who say they can and people who say they can't are both usually right." 

Kaliyah Thompson

Her biggest accomplishment is getting a triple-double.

Her ultimate achievement is to come together as a team and make it pass the first round in playoffs.

The best advice she was ever given is: "Let the court be the one place where all your stress and problems go away."

Staying hydrated and eating right are her keys to being successful.

She lives her life by her motto: "Determine what you want and why you want it."

Kayla Norris 

Her biggest accomplishment was scoring 12 points in the JV tournament.

Her ultimate achievement is to get to the playoffs and win state.

The best advice she was ever given is: "Don't stop, never quit."

To stay successful Kayla drinks water and runs.

She lives her life by her motto: "Don't lay down.... stand up."

Mycah Hurd 

Her biggest accomplishment is getting a double-double.

Her ultimate achievement is to get a double-double every game.

The best advice she was given is: "Just keep pushing, you can only go up from here."

Keeping a positive attitude and cheering when we're down are major keys in her success.

She lives her life by her motto: "You got to risk it to get the biscuit." 

Tamara Norris

Her biggest accomplishment is making double digits in a game.

Her ultimate achievement is to go to college and be successful.

The best advice she was ever given was: "Can't never will."

Savate (boxing) and lifting is how she stays successful.

She lives by the motto: "Get it and go."

Decorian Phillips 

His biggest accomplishment is becoming All-District MVP for 4A-D1 Region 3 (football)

His ultimate achievement is to graduate and become a college athlete/student.

The best advice he was ever given was to take it one day at a time. 

Taking everything serious is how is stays successful. 

He lives by the motto: "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

Daycoria Meadows 

Her biggest accomplishment is scoring every game.

Her ultimate achievement will be to have at least 20-25 rebounds a game.

The best advice she was ever given is: "The motivation needs to come from you and not your parents or coaches."

Running and drills are major keys to her success.

She lives her life by the motto: "Never give up."

Danielle Thomas 

Her biggest accomplishment was making varsity as a sophomore. 

Her ultimate achievement is to make it as 1st Team All District. 

The best advice she was ever given is: "Give it your all, even on your bad days."

Pushing to make the goals the coaches want us to make; being coach-able and listening is how she is successful.

Danny lives her life by the motto: "If you do it right the first time, you won't have to do it again." 

Amoiya Gentry 

Her biggest accomplishment is being a two year varsity player.

Her ultimate achievement is to make 2nd Team All District.

The best advice she is: "Keep working hard, and it will pay off." 

Meeting the goals the coaches set out for us and listening is how she stays successful. 

She lives her life by the motto "If you can do it right the last time, you can do it right every time."

Aaliyah Thompson

Her biggest accomplishment was beating the area leader holder in hurdles and becoming the new champion/leader.

Her ultimate achievement is to graduate and go to college and play sports.

The best advice she was ever given: "Play every game like it's your last."

Staying healthy and working hard are major keys in her success.

She lives her life by her motto: "Your talent is God's gift to you, what you do with it is your gift back to God."