By Ale Ibarra Posted May 9, 2018
Maintaining the passion for a particular sport after so many years isn’t something many people do. Some grow out of it, or simply do it because everyone in their family may have done it.
This issue’s athlete has persistently kept up with and excelled in the sports she’s chosen to play in high school. Alyssa Kuskie was on JV volleyball and basketball, and on varsity softball freshman year and all varsity sports since her sophomore year. She has played softball and basketball growing up, but did not start playing volleyball until junior high.
Kuskie was motivated to be involved in these sports because of her parents’ interest.
“My parents were really into sports, and my dad was a referee for the Little League basketball, so I would always go down to the gym and play with him at halftime,” said Kuskie. “That is how I found my love for the game; I’ve always loved it. I also spend most of my time and commitment towards basketball during my off-season. I just love it for some reason, and I have a big passion for it.”
Every athlete has their role models who encourage them to exceed even their own expectations.
“My role models would be my parents because they’ve pushed be the person I am today,” said Kuskie. “My motivation would come from being competitive. I always want to be the best in what I do, so I just keep on pushing myself.”
Kuskie has made plenty of memories throughout her high school years, but there are definitely some that have stuck out.
“My best memory was winning the regional championship against Fallon in basketball by hitting a buzzer-beater three-pointer, my sophomore year,” said Kuskie. “My worst is losing the state championship twice to Fallon in basketball. I have no regrets, though.”
She plans to play her favorite sport in college and focus on her possible career.
“I plan to play basketball after high school in college. I am not sure what school yet, but there are a few that I am interested in. I am not sure what career I want to do, yet I am still trying to figure that out,” said Kuskie.
