Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
C.J. Rainey
NAME: C.J. Rainey
PARENTS: Pavia Ewing
SIBLINGS: Two brothers, two sisters; Brandon 13, Braden 9, Kristin 25, and Erin 28.
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: English
FAVORITE SPARE TIME ACTIVITY: Listen to music
FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: I like Young Dog.
FAVORITE MOVIE: Bad Boys II
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Pokemon
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A KID? Power Rangers
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Play college ball or join the military.
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO’S HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? HOW? Coach A (Mike Abrahamson); helped me become a better man and a better person overall.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BASKETBALL? Having teammates and the brotherhood.
POSITION: Point guard
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR? It’s going pretty good but it could be a lot better. Hopefully, we finish it strong.
WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT TO THE SEASON SO FAR? The close wins we had and just the fun times we’ve had together.
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE FOR THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE REST OF THE SEASON? Being hungry, staying humble and just wanting to win.
TALK ABOUT YOUR GAME NOW; WHAT ARE YOU MOST CONFIDENT IN YOUR ABILITY TO DO? Scoring.
WHAT DO YOU WORK HARDEST TO IMPROVE ON IN PRACTICE? Probably mid-range.
WHEN YOU’RE THROUGH PLAYING BASKETBALL AT BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL LOOK BACK AND REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE? The bus rides.
