Player Spotlight: Birdville junior Aimee Campbell
Aimee Campbell swiped six of Birdville’s 18 steals and had a key block down the stretch as the Hawks upset No. 5 Saginaw Boswell 41-39 in overtime during this past season’s area round.
Campbell, who averaged 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.4 steals per game, received her second-straight all-district honor.
The 5-foot-7 guard has been on the court since the third grade. “It’s fun and it lets me be creative and active.”
Campbell, who was first team all-district in 2015-16, has a real passion for the game, and hopes to play in the next level.
.@abbeywalter05 to @a1m33katharine for the baseline floater @LadyHawksBball pic.twitter.com/A5GIYZcfJW
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What are you most looking forward to for next season?
CAMPBELL: I am looking forward to helping make the Birdville Lady Hawks a better basketball team and making another run into the playoffs.
If you could play any other sport, what would it be?
CAMPBELL: Softball
If you could play any other position, what would it be?
CAMPBELL: Post
Most memorable moment this past season?
CAMPBELL: My most memorable moment last season was during Birdville's second round playoff game against Boswell. In overtime I was able to block a shot which allowed our team to win 41-39 and advance to the third round of playoffs.
Career/Major plans in college?
CAMPBELL: I plan on getting a degree in Nursing because I enjoy helping others in their time of need.
Will you come back to watch Birdville after you graduate?
CAMPBELL: I would love to come back and watch the Birdville Lady Hawks play. This past year Coach Ingram honored former Lady Hawk players and I thought it was awesome to see them come out to a game and support us.
What makes you different than any other person when it comes to sports?
CAMPBELL: I'm not only deeply committed and strive to be the best that I can be, I am also creative and try to bring out the best in my teammates.
Do you play multiple sports and which is your favorite?
CAMPBELL: During elementary and middle school I played multiple sports and ultimately basketball won out because I truly love being in the gym.
Favorite sport to watch?
CAMPBELL: Anything basketball whether it's high school, college or pro. As long as it's good unselfish basketball, I'm probably going to enjoy it. I really enjoy watching teams that move the ball well and play tough defense.
Favorite food?
CAMPBELL: Steak
Favorite restaurant?
CAMPBELL: Salt Grass
Favorite show?
CAMPBELL: Impractical Jokers
Favorite movie?
CAMPBELL: Coach Carter
Favorite book?
CAMPBELL: The Bible
Favorite athlete?
CAMPBELL: Kevin Durant
Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat or Instagram?
CAMPBELL: Twitter (@a1m33katharine), Instagram (@aimee.campbell_), Snapchat (aimeekatharine)
Favorite animal?
CAMPBELL: Dogs
Favorite color?
CAMPBELL: Blue
Best friend?
CAMPBELL: Joy Johnson
This story was originally published July 23, 2017 at 9:35 AM with the headline "Player Spotlight: Birdville junior Aimee Campbell."