Recently, The Blackman Voice Staff caught up with our Athletes of The Month for January of 2021. Congratulations to Emily Monson and Adin Heathcott! 

Emily Monson, Sophomore, Basketball 

How many years have you been playing basketball?  

Monson: I have been playing basketball for 5 years.  

Do you plan to continue playing basketball after high school? 

Monson: I plan to play basketball after high school, in college.  

What is your favorite thing about playing basketball? 

Monson: My favorite thing about playing basketball is the relationship I have with my teammates. 

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

Monson: Some good inspiration I could give other athletes is if you put in work… it will play off. You may not see results right away, but eventually you will. 

What is a random fact about you? 

Monson: My birthday is December 31.  

Adin Heathcott, Junior, Wrestling 

How many years have you been wrestling? 

Heathcott: I have been wrestling for 6 years. 

Do you plan on wrestling after high school? 

Heathcott: I may wrestle after high school I have not decided yet.  

What is your favorite thing about wrestling?  

Heathcott: I love pushing myself and spending time with my teammates. 

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

Heathcott: I would say learn to love whatever sport you play.  

What is a random fact about you? 

Heathcott: I also played baseball for 10 years.