Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
Justin Combs
NAME: Justin Combs
PARENTS: Julia and Jeff Combs
SIBLINGS: Jordan Combs, 22
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Science; lunch
FAVORITE SPARE TIME ACTIVITY: Rock climbing
FAVORITE FOOD: Sushi
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: Grey Society
FAVORITE MOVIE: Act of Valor
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Arrow
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY WHEN YOU WERE A KID? Tonka trucks in the dirt.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Attend University of Arkansas; Biomedical Engineering
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO’S HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? HOW? Steve Irwin and his motto for training: “SUCK LESS.”
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT DIVING? The splash.
EVENT(S): One-meter dive
WHAT’S YOUR APPROACH TO YOUR EVENT? Go high or go home!
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR? It’s almost over.
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE FOR THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE REST OF THE SEASON? Hard work and everyone doing their best in their events.
TALK ABOUT YOUR DIVING NOW; WHAT ARE YOU MOST CONFIDENT IN YOUR ABILITY TO DO? Consistent diving throughout the season.
WHAT DO YOU WORK HARDEST TO IMPROVE ON IN PRACTICE? Pushing my personal boundaries.
WHEN YOU’RE THROUGH SWIMMING FOR BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL LOOK BACK AND REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE? Practice time with fellow dive members.
