Ariece Perkins

What sport do you play? I play football and basketball. I am also a member of the track and field team.

What position do you play? As a football player, I play corner back and quarter back. In basketball, I play point guard. As a member of the track and field program, I run anchor in the 4 X 2 and 4 X4, and second in the 4 X 1.

What school do you attend? I attend Rancho High School.

How long have you played and what motivated you to get involved in this sport? I have been playing basketball since the age of five and I began playing football at the age of eight in the Pop Warner Football League. I have participated in track and field events since the ninth grade (four years including this year).

Please list any accomplishments you are proud of achieving in your sport: I am proud to have been selected to the First Team All Sunrise in football. As a basketball player, I am proud to have been selected to the First Team All Sunrise and Second Team All State. (Also this year in basketball, I have averaged 22 ppg, 6 apg, and 4 spg.)

What do you like most about your sport? When it comes to football, basketball, and track and field, I love everything about them; but most of all, I love the hard work!

What is your favorite sport to watch on TV and why? My favorite sport to watch on TV is college basketball. I love watching the intensity level of college basketball.

Who is your favorite athlete or person you draw inspiration from? Why do you draw inspiration from this person? There are two athletes that I draw inspiration from, Allen Iverson and Sebastian Telfair. I draw inspiration from these two athletes because no one expected them to make it where they are.

Do you have a favorite saying? Yes I do, “ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE”.

What is your favorite food? I have several favorite food items: mustard greens, cornbread, tamale pie, cube steak, baked chicken with potatoes, homemade hamburgers, and corn.

Favorite show on TV? My favorite television show is “Through the Fires”.

Favorite movie? My favorite movie is “Love and Basketball”.


Do you think that being an athlete helps or hinders you with your academic studies? Being a student athlete has helped my academic studies because in order to be eligible, one must maintain at least a 2.0 or high GPA. Furthermore, I am a student first and then an athlete. Therefore, I believe in academic excellence through sports and that keeps me motivated.

Do you plan on pursuing your sport at the college level? Yes, I do plan on pursing sports at the college level. I will be attending Weber State University in Ogden, Utah in the fall. (I have been offered a full ride to Weber State University.)

Do you plan on pursuing a career as a professional athlete in your sport? Yes, I do plan on pursuing a career as a professional athlete if God allows me to.

If you do not pursue a professional career in your sport, what else would you like to do in life? My career goal besides being a professional athlete is to work in the field of criminal justice.

Any other comments that you think may be necessary for this questionnaire? Yes, there are some additional comments I would like to make. First, I must thank God for all the opportunities he has given me and for the talents he has bestowed upon me. Secondly, I thank my Mom for always being there for me and encouraging me to strive for the best. Finally, I would like to thank the Rancho High School Community especially the coaches, my team mates, the principal, the athletic director, and the athletic administrator for all of their support and encouragement.