Grace Hunter, sophomore on the Athens Drive women’s varsity basketball team, talks about basketball and her life in and out of school.

How did you start playing basketball?

“I started playing basketball as a freshman in highschool.”

Why do you play basketball?

“Well, I play basketball so I can get a scholarship for college, and it is just a big hobby of mine.”

Does anyone in your family play sports?

“My whole family plays basketball; my dad played basketball in college and my mom was a cheerleader.”

How is it like playing on a high-school sports team?

“I really like playing on a high-school team, it is fun. It helps me get along with other people and not just be all by myself. It gets stressful sometimes because I feel over pressured because they expect me to always win, but you know everybody fails.”

What classes do you take here at Athens?

“The classes I take are Spanish I, English III Honors, U.S. History and also Team Sports.”

Are you involved in any clubs?

“No, I am not involved in any clubs.”

What do you do outside of school and basketball?

“I don’t do too much out of school and basketball. Other than that, I sing in the choir for my church, that is about it. ”

What are your biggest achievements?

“I was First Team All District last year in basketball. I was ranked number one in the state and I was also a nominee for First Team All State.”

What are your goals after high-school?

“My goals after high-school is to go to a Division I college, a university, and play basketball there. I have not chosen any colleges that I want to go to yet, I’m still thinking about it because there is a lot of opportunities out there.”

What’s your advice to people trying to make a career in sports?

“My advice to people trying to make a career in sports is to stay humble, keep God first of course, and practice and play like it is your last. Give it your all and never give up.”