Harry Reed is a senior on the Dowagiac basketball team.

 

What has been one of your greatest

accomplishments as an athlete?

HR: Breaking the record for most threes in a season.

What has been one of your biggest

disappointments as an athlete?

HR: Losing to Benton Harbor last year.

What has been a hardship in your life?

HR: Not playing a lot my sophomore year on varsity.

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

HR: My dad, because he always helps me and others get through hard times.

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

HR: I don’t really get nervous anymore.

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

HR: My first shot on varsity, I hit the side of the backboard.

How do you tend to workout/train when by yourself?

HR: I go to a nearby park and shoot hundreds of shots.

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

HR: Football.

Who would you say is your “biggest fan?” Why?

HR: My parents, because they always support me and give me great advice.

How would you give away $50,000?

HR: I would donate it to homeless shelters.

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

HR: Freshman basketball.

If I did not play sports, I would…?

HR: Work and save money up for college.

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

HR: Staying focused the whole time.

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

HR: The 10 seconds that you get to get across half court.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

HR: I’m the best shooter in the state.

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

HR: Practicing with the varsity for districts as a freshman. Yes, I’m glad I did it.

What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?

HR: My friend Matt made a half-court shot for the yearbook with one try.

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

HR: Playing video games because it’s fun.

Choose one word to describe yourself:

HR: Reliable.