Kennedy Byrd is a sophomore on the Brandywine girls basketball team.

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

KB: Winning the softball championship for Michigan with my travel team.

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

KB: Losing districts last year.

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

KB: My uncle Kris Goodman. He is the hardest working athlete I know.

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

KB: Getting dressed or when I get to the gym.

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

KB: Missing a wide open layup or getting a three-second call.

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

KB: I work on the skills I need to improve the most. I do a lot of reps.

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

KB: Soccer.

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

KB: It exposes you to new people and friends.

How would you give away $50,000?

KB: I would make sure my family is ok and donate the rest.

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

KB: Either the San Antonio Spurs or the Golden State Warriors.

If I did not play sports, I would…?

KB: Be in more academic clubs.

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

KB: To be able to score for my team.

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

KB: No three-second violations.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

KB: My work ethic.

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

KB: Guard Jayla Bibbs (of Buchanan) as a freshman. Yes, it made me better at defense.

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

KB: When the team scored 73 points against Saugatuck.

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

KB: Playing sports. I love the sports I play and the people I play with.

Choose one word to describe yourself:

KB: Hardworking.