Manal Nasir
Wingspan’s featured athlete for 12/1 is varsity basketball player freshman Lilian Johnson.
Wingspan: When did you start playing basketball?
Johnson: “I started playing basketball when I was around seven years old.”
Wingspan: Why did you start playing basketball?
Johnson: “I started playing basketball because I liked playing other sports.”
Wingspan: Who is your biggest inspiration?
Johnson: “My biggest inspiration are my teammates.”
Wingspan: What is your favorite part about basketball?
Johnson: “My favorite part of playing basketball is being a part of a team.”
Wingspan: What are you aiming for this season?
Johnson: “This season I am aiming to be a solid player coming off the bench that can contribute to the team.”
Wingspan: Do you plan on continuing basketball after graduating high school?
Johnson: “Right now I am unsure of my plans concerning basketball after high school.”