'Tis the season for Kris Kringle and Kris Phillips
But basketball skills aren't the only good thing Father Christmas sees in Phillips. Even when she's not shooting hoops, she's checking twice to make sure she's good from dawn till dusk. "I like to wake up with the sun, put on a cup of joe, run five miles, walk my elderly neighbor's dog, read to underprivileged children and then I'm ready to start a full day of classes."
This hard-working attitude isn't unusual for Phillips. "She plays with a lot of heart ... she hustles and isn't scared to leave it all on the court," sophomore guard Britni Lonesome said.
When she's not running five miles, playing basketball, walking dogs, going to class or reading to underprivileged children, though, Phillips likes to relax and embrace the holiday season.
"I'm looking forward to spending time with my family. My sister Callye and I leave milk and cookies out for Santa and a big carrot for Rudolph," she said. "We do it up right at the Phillips house."
Between her contributions to the court and to the fireplace this Christmas season, both Hopkins and Santa are pleased to include Kristin Phillips at the top of their "good list" this season.
This hard-working attitude isn't unusual for Phillips. "She plays with a lot of heart ... she hustles and isn't scared to leave it all on the court," sophomore guard Britni Lonesome said.
When she's not running five miles, playing basketball, walking dogs, going to class or reading to underprivileged children, though, Phillips likes to relax and embrace the holiday season.
"I'm looking forward to spending time with my family. My sister Callye and I leave milk and cookies out for Santa and a big carrot for Rudolph," she said. "We do it up right at the Phillips house."
Between her contributions to the court and to the fireplace this Christmas season, both Hopkins and Santa are pleased to include Kristin Phillips at the top of their "good list" this season.
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