Zahra Smith Named GoTroubies.com Athlete of the Week

By Rory Peters Sports Media Intern

SACRAMENTO Calif.- JV Gold Basketball's Zahra Smith is named GoTroubies.com Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 13-17. During Holy Hoops sophomore Zahra Smith led the team with a double-double, resulting in a 59- 42 win against school rival, Christian Brothers. 

Smith contributed with 17 rebounds and 11 points in a hard-fought game. Zahra said, "The game was really good and everyone put in a lot of effort to win the game and took a lot to come through. I feel like we all worked hard to win that game and to improve throughout the season so far." 

Zahra has played basketball for four years now and even plays basketball for St. Francis in the summer and she also plays lacrosse in the spring. The JV Gold team continues the season with 13 wins and 3 losses. 

The next game is at home on Jan. 17 against Elk Grove High School. 

Q&A With Zahra Smith

What is something that you or your team have been improving as the season continues?

"I think that the team will improve on our defense especially taking away the right hand and side. I have a good defense but that will help limit the amount that the other team will score and probably help us score more." 

What do you think your role on the team is?

"I think my role on the team is kind of like back up. As in when a shot does not go in, my job is to get the ball and either kick it out to a guard or to shoot it."

Any other things you would like to say?

"Everyone should come out and support the basketball teams!"