In her junior year at Wichita Heights, Laniah Randall is making a name for herself on the basketball court. The guard has shown she can handle the rock with the best in the state and she can knock down buckets when her number is called. Playing for Heights and knowing she has the support of her family and friends pushes her to play hard.
“When I look up in the stands and see my friends and family it means a lot to me because I know I have someone in my corner who’s always going to be there for me cheering me on weather I do good or bad, it really helps push me and motivate me to want to do better because I know there is someone out there that is proud of me,” Randall said.
Also a track athlete, Randall possesses the ability to get to the rim in traffic using her speed and agility to blow by defenders. She loves how her teammates encourage and push each other in games and in practice.
“We are very competitive and give 100 percent effort no matter what,” said Randall.
Her basketball journey started at the age of eight and her goal ever since has been to play basketball at the next level.
Her mother has been there every step of the way pushing her to succeed on the court and in the classroom. Randall’s favorite subject in school is English, but she enjoys every class.
As the season gets closer to finishing, Randall said she will remember all of the good laughs and funny jokes her teammates say. But when this season does come to an end and her focus turns to track, look for that same intensity from Randall regardless the sport.
