Recently, The Blackman Voice Staff caught up with our Athletes of The Month for November of 2020. Congratulations to Elijah Smith and Abby Bland! 

Abby Bland, Sophomore, Bowling 

How many years have you been bowling? 

Bland: I’ve been bowling for 5 years. 

Do you plan to continue bowling after high school? 

Bland: I plan to bowl in college. I would really like to bowl for Vanderbilt.  

What is your favorite thing about bowling? 

Bland: My favorite thing about bowling is that it is a challenge and it always pushes me to do better the next time I go to the alley. Another thing is being able to have fun bowling with my teammates.  

What is some advice or inspiration you could give to other athletes? 

Bland: Keep working hard and believe that you can do it. 

What is a random fact about you? 

Bland: I love to travel. 

Elijah Smith, Senior, Football 

How many years have you been playing football? 

Smith: I’ve been playing football for 14 years.  

Do you plan to continue playing football after high school? 

Smith: Yes. 

What is your favorite thing about playing football? 

Smith: My favorite thing about playing football is that I love getting to hit people because I play linebacker. 

What is some advice or inspiration you could give to other athletes? 

Smith: Give every play like it’s your last. Go 100% every play.  

What is a random fact about you? 

Smith: I’m 6’6’.