Recently, The Blackman Voice Staff caught up with our Athletes of The Month for February of 2021. Congratulations to Iyana Moore and Dontae Stringer! 

Iyana Moore, Senior, Basketball 

How many years have you been playing basketball?  

Moore: I’ve been playing basketball for 14 years. 

Do you plan to continue playing basketball after high school? 

Moore: Yes, I will be playing college basketball at Vanderbilt University. 

What is your favorite thing about playing basketball?  

Moore: Building bonds and memories that will last forever. 

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

Moore: Never give up. There’s going to be times when you feel like you want to give up, but you just have to keep going because no path is ever easy. 

What is a random fact about you?  

Moore: I love sneakers.  

Dontae Stringer, Senior, Basketball 

How long have you been playing basketball? 

Stringer: 15 years. 

Do you plan on playing basketball after high school? 

Stringer: I’m not sure where yet, but yes.  

What is your favorite thing about playing basketball? 

Stringer: The energy the crowd gives you during a game. 

What is a random fact about you? 

Stringer: I used to live in Portugal.