Tannor Byrd
SPORT: Basketball
POSITION: Guard
AGE: 13
GRADE: Eighth
SCHOOL: Merriwether Middle
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BASKETBALL? I’ve always played it and I enjoy playing it.
WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO DO IN BASKETBALL? Making shots under pressure of the game
STANDOUT MOMENT: Beating Paul Knox on my birthday – Nov. 28
STRENGTHS: Shooting 3-pointers and dribbling
IMPROVEMENT GOAL FOR THE SEASON: To win at least half of our games and beat JET Middle School
WORST INJURY: Hurting my ankle; got a bloody nose
TRAINING ROUTINE: Go to the gym and shoot and work on my game
OTHER SPORTS: Baseball for Strom Thurmond High School and football for Merriwether Middle
FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE: Derek Jeter
WHY IS BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS IMPORTANT? It keeps you in shape and it builds character.
Brianna Trowell
SPORT: Basketball
POSITION: Forward
AGE: 16
GRADE: 11th
SCHOOL: North Augusta High
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BASKETBALL? I tried out with my friend my eighth-grade year for the fun of it and I ended up making it. I always played when I was little.
WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO DO IN BASKETBALL? Rebounding over a girl that’s bigger than me.
STANDOUT MOMENT: I hit a buzzer-beater the last game of the season against Orangeburg-Wilkinson.
STRENGTHS: Rebounding, being strong with the ball
IMPROVEMENT GOAL FOR THE SEASON: More rebounds over bigger girls
WORST INJURY: A concussion the first game last year.
TRAINING ROUTINE: Practice six days a week.
OTHER SPORTS: Track
FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE: LeBron James. I just like watching him play.
WHY IS BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS IMPORTANT? It keeps you out of trouble and in shape.
