Youth Sports Spotlight

By Staff
Kim West
Name: Kelby Hallmark
Sport: Basketball
Team/League: Tharptown 12-and-under, FCYBO
Coaches: Ken Hallmark and Wayne Sears
Position/height: Point guard, 5-0
Age/birthday: 12 years old, June 25
Family: Parents Ken and Janna Hallmark; brother Trevor, 16; grandparents Dwayne and Janice Smith and Clyde and Jean Hallmark
Church: Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist
What are some of your strengths and weaknesses in basketball?
I need to improve on a lot of stuff but mainly shooting 3-pointers. My biggest strength is shooting free throws.
How long have you been playing basketball?
I've been playing for seven years.
Name the best game you've played in basketball.
The championship game against Phil Campbell this season because I played better in that one than all the other games.
Do you have any superstitions?
Yes – I wear the same socks and the same shirt under my jersey when we're winning. When we lose, I have to change them.
Do you play any other sports?
I play shortstop and pitcher for the Mt. Hope Little League and starting quarterback for the Tharptown Pee Wee League.
What do you respect most about your brother Trevor since he also plays sports?
The thing I respect the most about him is that he shows good sportsmanship in games.
What is your favorite subject in school, and who is your favorite teacher?
Science is my favorite subject. I like all of the teachers this year but my favorite is coach Chad Green. I have him for reading, spelling and science.
What is your favorite kind of food?
I like Chinese food and my favorite restaurant is Michael's.
What do you enjoy watching on TV?
I like ESPN and watching college basketball. My favorite team is Michigan State because I like watching one of their players.practice.