Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
Cory Ballew
NAME: Cory Ballew
PARENTS: Adria and Ken Riley
SIBLINGS: Greg Wethington, Nick Ballew
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Anatomy
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Sleep, play soccer
FAVORITE FOOD: Bacon Burger
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Attend Central Baptist College on a soccer scholarship
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? All my family and past coaches
FAVORITE THING ABOUT SOCCER: Out-playing an opponent
POSITION: Center midfield
WHAT DO YOU FEEL LIKE IS YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY ON THE FIELD? Setting the pace for the game
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR? I think we have a good chance to win the conference and state if play like I know we can
WHEN THE TEAM’S PLAYING WELL, WHAT’S IT DOING? Everyone is on the same page, passes are being made, shots are taken, and team is playing hard.
WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE SEASON SO FAR? Beating Benton
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE FOR THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE REST OF THE SEASON? Playing hard every game.
