Ponca City High School senior Brianna Meyer has a passion for softball. Many would consider Brianna a softball veteran, having started softball around age 6. Brianna currently plays the positions of pitcher, first base, and outfield for the Ponca City High School Wildcats.
Asked what motivates her, Brianna accounted, “What motivates me is my family; they are always trying to make me do my best!”
In regards to who she looks up to as a role model, Brianna looks towards a family member. “My sister is definitely one of my biggest role models because she did really well in softball, and I strive to be like her.”
Brianna is proud to represent Ponca City High School and her community, each time she plays. Brianna proclaimed, “To represent my school and community means to be respectful to everyone, and also win for my school.”
Most students have a teacher that they enjoyed the most. This is no exception for Brianna. Brianna stated, “Mr. McCrary has had the biggest impact on my life. He has always there when I need help.”
Rivalries in sports are part of the nature of the game. For Brianna, the opponent she likes beating the most is Enid. Brianna stated, “Enid is the team I enjoy beating the most, simply because we have always had a ‘rivalry’ with them so it is just nice when we beat them.”
Many memories are made during a student athlete’s career. Brianna reflected, “My highlight moment of my career is probably when I pitch a no hitter, or when I am just able to keep the score down for my team.”
For high school athletes, normally there is a collegiate or professional athlete that they look up to. Brianna stated, “My favorite athlete is definitely Jordy Bahl. She used to play for the University of Oklahoma’s softball team; she has always been someone I watched and I just love her style.”
After graduating from Ponca City High School, Brianna plans on pursuing higher education. Brianna stated, “After graduating I plan to play softball in college and obtain a degree in psychology.”
