Q: “How did you get started playing your sport? How long have you been playing?”  

A: “I’ve been playing volleyball since 3rd grade. I started playing it as a club sport in 6th grade. I’ve always been told I should be a volleyball player because I was really tall growing up, but once I tried it, I really enjoyed it and never wanted to stop!”  

Q: “What is your favorite part/aspect of the sport?”  

A: “My favorite part of the sport is the friends I’ve made. Having a close group of girls, you get to see every day after school has always been so fun.”  

Q: “How has the sport shaped you into who you are today?”  

A: “Volleyball has made me a more confident person. Growing up, I was very soft-spoken, but volleyball allowed me to find my voice and grow as a leader.”  

Q: “What is the most important thing you’ve learned from playing the sport?”  

A: “I learned how to work as a team and how to communicate well.”  

Q: “What is one of your favorite memories from playing the sport?”  

A: “One of my favorite memories is my sophomore year when the Plant volleyball team went to Arizona for the Nike Tournament of Champions. We did a lot of sightseeing and played some really good teams.”  

Q: “How far do you want to take the sport?”   

A: “I definitely want to continue volleyball in college as a club sport but only as a hobby and not for a scholarship or profession.”  

Q: “Who is your inspiration? Is it a coach, teammate, professional athlete?”  

A: “I’m very inspired by my friend and teammate Lily Frierson. She comes to practice every day and gives it her all; she’s also very hardworking at school. She shows me that my hard work can pay off.”  

Q: “What are you most excited about this season?”  

A: “I’m really excited for the senior night because I’ve helped to set up senior night for three years now, and it’s very exciting for this year to finally be my turn!”