2026 NEA Sports Magazine Baseball/Softball Preview | Seite 49

Bennett durham # 5

Riverside rebels

What sports do you play? Tennis. Softball, and Cheerleading What is your favorite song? Port A- Treaty Oak Revival Who is your favorite singer? Noah Kahan Most memorable moment you have had as a player? When me and my doubles partner, Blakely Biggers, won the 2A state championship in tennis. It was an unforgettable moment and a feeling I will never forget. What is your favorite quote?“ Everything happens for a reason.” Who are your favorite sport( s) team( s)? The Cardinals and Memphis Grizzlies
What ' s your favorite sports movie? The Sandlot Favorite athlete? Paige Bueckers Who has been your favorite teammate and why? Blakely Biggers is my favorite teammate because she will always be my throwing buddy even if I sail the ball over her head every time we warm up. Who has been your all-time favorite teacher and what did they teach? Tess Lancaster has been my favorite teacher, and she teaches FACS classes. Favorite Holiday? CHRISTMAS!!
What team do you love to beat and can ' t stand to lose to? I love beating BIC and at the same time I can’ t stand losing to lose to them. What is something valuable you have learned this season from one of your coaches? The game has always been bigger than softball. What player from the past at your school did you enjoy playing with the most and why? I enjoyed playing with Kaylee Cox the most because she gave me encouragement and pointers even if I didn’ t listen to her. What ' s a cause you are passionate about? I love being able to donate my blood whenever my school hosts blood drives.