Two-time goalkeeper of the year, 2023 UIL Class 6A State Champion, and Flower Mound Marcus standout Bry Russell announced her commitment to play college soccer at Alabama State University in August. Following her announcement, Russell signed her letter of intent and sealed the deal. As she prepares to wrap up her high school career, she talked to VYPE regarding her decision to play for ASU.
Deciding to commit can be a difficult thing to do-- what factors went into picking Alabama State University?
"I chose Alabama State University because I wanted to experience a change and get to know the culture better at ASU. Coach Smith has been following me since I was a freshman in high school, so I felt that I was appreciated and wanted at ASU by the coaching staff."
What has been your favorite memory of playing with Flower Mound Marcus?
"Definitely my favorite memory is winning a girls 6-6A State Championship in 2023."
What would you say has been your greatest accomplishment through your high school career?
"I think my biggest accomplishment in high school soccer was making varsity as a freshman and being the only freshman on varsity that year."
What would you say has been the secret to your personal success?
"I think that I have succeeded in soccer throughout these years by working hard even when times got hard It is not easy being a 5'3 goalkeeper, but I knew what I wanted at the end of the day and I didn't quit."
What would you say has been the secret to your team's success?
"I think the secret to our team's success is the bonds that we have on the team; everyone is so close and it's like a family."
What are your goals as you wrap up your high school career?
"To wrap up my high school career, I would like to win another state championship."
Do you have any goals in mind for your collegiate career?
"A goal in mind coming into Alabama State University would definitely be me wanting to make an impact on the team in a positive way on and off the field!"
Who do you look up to and why?
"I definitely look up to my mom. She's one of the strongest people I know and I definitely wouldn't have made it this far without her."
Russell is looking to major in sports medicine at ASU with the hopes of becoming a physical therapist. For now, she continues strong on Flower Mound Marcus' squad as they continue through their season-- with only a few district games left in their schedule, be sure you catch her in action on the field with her fellow Lady Marauders. Their next match is March 5th at Lewsiville beginning at 7:30 p.m.