Ciara Laird '23 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
My collegiate goals and aspirations include studying information systems with a concentration in cybersecurity, becoming involved in campus organizations, and being a student-athlete. I am a great candidate for the team because I am more than a hard worker on the court but also off the court. There are many outstanding recruits, but I am different because I aspire each day to not just run the race set before me but to win it. Winning is done on the court, but also in life. Basketball is my passion, and I am driven by the love of the game.
As Captain of the team, I set the tone for my teammates. I lead by example in words and deeds. With a new program, I know that my teammates need me to bold, prepared, and enthusiastic for each game--win or lose. Each player can look to me for the support that they need. I strive to be the hardest worker at practice and in the game.
What sets me apart as a student-athlete is my faith is the foundation of my character. I vow to do my best in every deed at all times. It is my desire to let others see me demonstrate the principles that I believe in whether it is academically or on the court.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #25
Individual Awards
- Captain, (ACAA) Basketball All-Star Game
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Stonewall Smith
Events
- Camp/Event
- ACAA Basketball All-Star Game
- 3/05/22 to 3/05/22
- Alabama Christian Athletic Association’s All-Star Game on March 5 showcases the best boys and girls players across Alabama in the league. Between 60 and 70 of the best boys and girls, basketball players participated in both varsity girls and boys games.
Training
- Resistance Training
- 2 years
- Bench Press, Dumbbell squats, Single Arm Bent Dumbbell Row, Alternating Dumbbell Press, Machine Leg Curls, Squats with weights, Straight arm pulldown, Walking dumbbell lunges, Side dumbbell lunges, Side twists with weights, Pull-ups, Barbell overhead press.
Additional Sports
- Soccer
- 5 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Played in the all-state tournament 3 times.
- Track
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- My team made it to the All-state track meet two times.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2021 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Points/Game | 6.1 |
| Season High Points | 122 |
| Field Goal Pct. | 60 |
| Free Throw Pct. | 85 |
| Games Played | 20 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. All of my school courses are college preparatory. In four years of high school in English, math, and science, I kept a grade higher than a B all four years.Are you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPresident's Award for Academic Excellence, Honor Roll, ACTS Honor Society President, National Senior Beta Club President, Chancellor List (2021, 2022).
- ActivitiesClassical Piano Student, Pike County 4h (President), Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (Girl Scout Ambassador), Girls Who Code Facilitator, Jump Rope Club, Anime Club (President) Spanish Club (President), Yearbook Club (Editor), Chess Club.
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