Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
Erica Smith
NAME: Erica Smith
PARENTS: Steve and Cheryl Smith
SIBLINGS: I have twin brothers. They’re 13. Their names are Joe and Zac Smith.
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Anatomy
FAVORITE SPARE TIME ACTIVITY: Hang out with friends
FAVORITE FOOD: Spaghetti
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: Luke Bryan
FAVORITE MOVIE: Top Gun
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Friends
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A KID? I had a stuffed bear named Ava.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? I’m going to Harding University and going into physical therapy.
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO’S HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? HOW? Cindy Prescott; she’s always been there for me and she’s a great role model.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BASKETBALL? I love all of it but I really like the people.
POSITION: Forward
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR? It hasn’t been what we expected. We’ve continued to do better.
WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT TO THE SEASON SO FAR? Since conference season started, I think we’ve started playing more as a team.
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE FOR THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE REST OF THE SEASON? For us to play together and be a team.
TALK ABOUT YOUR GAME NOW; WHAT ARE YOU MOST CONFIDENT IN YOUR ABILITY TO DO? Rebounding, it’s gotten better this year.
WHAT DO YOU WORK HARDEST TO IMPROVE ON IN PRACTICE? Rebounding and making my shots.
WHEN YOU’RE THROUGH PLAYING BASKETBALL AT BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL LOOK BACK AND REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE? The memories that we’ve made because I’ve been on this team for three years, a lot of people have been in and out.
