Click here to read the latest Athlete Q&A, this week with Mingus Union High School senior Tannah Rice.
Tannah Rice
Senior Forward
Where are you from?
Here, Cottonwood.
What sports do you play?
Basketball and volleyball, but I didn’t do volleyball this year.
Which is your favorite sport?
Basketball.
What’s your favorite food?
That’s a tough one, pizza.
Favorite sports team or athlete?
I like the [Dallas] Cowboys.
Favorite movie or television show?
“Criminal Minds.”
Do you have a dream place to live?
Colorado.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Invisible.
What do you do in your free time?
Hang out with friends and family.
Do you have any pregame routines or superstitions?
Not really. I take a nap, and then I come and listen to music, try and get pumped. Sometimes we play games before to get a little energy out.
Describe your coach in one word.
Amazing.
Describe yourself in one word.
Hard-working.
What makes a good teammate?
Just [be] upbeat, don’t be negative.
What are the benefits of playing high school sports?
It keeps your maind focused, and you’ve got to keep your grades up to play, so it helps with academics.
What are your future goals?
I want to be a dental hygienist. Go to Mesa [Community College] and then my degree and then move to Colorado.
What are you looking forward to most after graduation?
Moving out.
