By Macy Whitted Posated March 28, 2025
Conner Nelson has played football, basketball, and track in his Lowry High career. He has enjoyed all three of them, even with the obstacles he had to overcome. Although basketball is his favorite sport, he sometimes faced challenges over his four-year career at Lowry.
“My experience with high school basketball was a roller coaster,” said Nelson. “I love the sport of basketball, and the past four years have been really fun, but also difficult at times, as I have faced multiple challenges over the past four years.”
Sports may be fun and an escape for some, but they can also bring many challenges for student-athletes. Nelson has had his own experiences with these troubles.
“The biggest obstacle I have faced during my years of playing sports would be the mental troubles that come with sports, especially in basketball,” said Nelson.
Nelson always tries his best, and when he doesn’t, he makes up for it.
“The biggest obstacle for me was underperforming, especially since I love basketball,” said Nelson.
Sports played a major role in Nelson’s life because his biggest role models introduced him to them.
“Both of my parents were three-sport athletes when they were in high school, and highly encouraged me to play sports throughout my childhood, even though I had already wanted to,” said Nelson.
Coach Brandon Eastman has coached Nelson for his senior year at Lowry, and he has enjoyed such an opportunity.
“Having the opportunity to coach Conner has been incredible,” said Eastman. “He is someone that you never have to coach effort with.”
During his 2024-2025 season, Conner made his mark with charges taken this year. He became the number one player in Nevada to take charge this year.
“Conner took 23 charges this year to lead the state of Nevada in that category,” said Eastman.
After high school, Conner would like to play sports in college if the opportunity was brought to him.
“I haven’t put a lot of thought into continuing my sports career after high school, but if the opportunity is presented to me, I’d one hundred percent take that opportunity, whether it be for basketball or track,” said Nelson.
Nelson, however, wants to pursue his career in sports science, carrying his knowledge further.
“After high school, I plan on attending the University of Idaho to study sports and exercise science to become an athletic trainer,” said Nelson.
Nelson is an example of a student-athlete; he has made his mark here at Lowry and, most importantly, made his mark on his peers.
