Stars defense excelling with Schultz on the court

The Lookout Sports Editor Brodee Gillam recently spoke with LCC freshman starting guard Sarah Schultz. The Williamston graduate is averaging nearly 15 points and nine rebounds a game this season.

What athlete inspires you the most?

"My brother. He's always pushed me to be the best that I could be throughout my entire life. He played basketball so I looked up to him."

Why did you start playing basketball?

"My family is very into sports. Basketball has been in our family ... My whole family has played basketball. That's kind of how I got into it."

What do you want to do after LCC?

"I'm undecided right now. If I get a scholarship somewhere, depending on where it is, I might take it. But I am looking more toward LCC and taking a four-year program. (It'd be) for a diagnostic medical sonographer for MRI … It's an ultrasound technician."

What is your most memorable moment playing basketball?

"When we played Haslett and beat them (high school, senior year). They were always our main rival and so beating them felt really good."

What is your most embarrassing moment in basketball?

"Anytime I miss a layup. That's the easiest shot. You shouldn't miss it and I've done that a few times."

What do you want to take away from your time at LCC?

"Just being involved with people and staying involved. I tend to be a (stay-at) home person. So staying involved with sports is something I want to continue to do."

What are your goals for this season?

"I just hope we finish the season on a better note than when we started. I hope we all can continue to stay close to each other. At this point nationals isn't really in the picture, so just to have fun with it."