Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
NAME: Justice Pryor
PARENTS’ NAMES: Jeff and Jodi Pryor
SIBLINGS (names, ages): One brother, Jarin. He’s 21.
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Human Anatomy
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Hangout with friends.
FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: I like all music but right now probably Mac Miller
FAVORITE MOVIE: Remember The Titans
FAVORITE TV SHOW: UFC – Ultimate Fighter Championship
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A KID? A pellet gun
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Attend AState or UA to pursue becoming a nurse practitioner.
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? HOW HAVE THEY INFLUECED YOU? Probably my brother; he’s taught me to never give up my dreams and to always keep my head up even when things seem impossible to overcome.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT CROSS COUNTRY: The bond between us. We’re family.
WHAT’S YOUR APPROACH TO A RACE (Strategy/Preparation)? Try to block everyone out and stay to myself so I’m ready mentally.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR? We’ve had a good season. We’ve had some top runners injured but everybody has stepped up and done their job.
WHAT’S BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT TO THE SEASON? Winning OBU. It was really hot but we persevered and came away with the win.
AFTER YOU’RE THROUGH RUNNING CROSS COUNTRY AT BHS, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT IT? The family I’ve been able to be a part of. All the hard races and workouts brought us closer together.
