Rylee Rusk is a multi-sport athlete for Wellington High School, playing basketball, softball, and tennis. Like many athletes, Rusk has been inspired by watching an older sibling compete.

“I’ve been playing basketball and softball since I was eight and I started playing tennis when I was 13. I grew up watching my older sister play sports so I think that’s what first got me interested in them,” she said.

As a junior at Wellington High, Rusk has a few moments she can look back on as highlights, but of course has more to look forward to in the near future.

“My favorite thing was winning state in tennis this year in doubles and going to state in basketball my freshman year,” she said. “I am looking forward to trying to make it back to state with my team.”

Rusk shared that while their collective goal as a basketball team is to make it to state, her own personal goal is to “help our team be successful,” in her words. Part of what drives her to do such and be her best on the court is a long-term mindset she’s always had of working towards her goals.

“The goals I set for myself when I was younger, I think, is what motivates me to do my best,” said Rusk.

Although her plans after high school are not set in stone, Rusk is determined to continue her softball career on the collegiate level.