This season, the girls varsity basketball team faced many challenges and obstacles, but the player they could consistently rely on was sophomore Erin Martin.
As a key player on the court, Martin’s contribution of sharp dribbling skills and speed aids the team during games. As her head is constantly on a swivel, her amazing vision of the players on the court has allowed her to achieve the title of top assister.
Starting in third grade, Martin knew she had a passion for the sport while participating in Rec Basketball. In fifth grade, Martin was chosen as a point guard, which was a role that she continued to pursue for the rest of her career.
“…it was always something I could do with my friends and have fun with. It was something that I looked forward to and was a way I could bond with people,” Martin explained as the reason why she enjoys playing basketball.
Martin has proved her worth and value throughout the season as well as taken the responsibility of conducting the team’s plays during the game.
In the sport of basketball, a point guard is more commonly known as the person who carries the ball up the court and organizes the team into their offensive plays. They also often face high pressure from the opposing defense which can make this position difficult and frustrating.
“Being a point guard, it’s important to always make the right passes, and you always have to make the right decisions. Sometimes it’s difficult, especially during tough games to keep composure and distribute the ball,” Martin commented.
During the off season, Martin regularly attends Revolution Basketball Training, which helps excel her basketball skills. Martin’s hard work during the off-season has had a significant impact on the team’s success and has shown through many of her performances.
“During the off-season, I do basketball training, and in the spring, I play AAU basketball. Over the summer, I participated in summer camps for basketball,” Martin said.
Martin aims to increase her success in basketball and hopes to return next year a better and bigger threat to the CCC Girls Basketball Conference.
