Louisa, Ky. — Lawrence County Senior basketball star Sophie Adkins has signed on to play at the University of Pikeville next season.
Adkins was the 15th Region player of the year and landed on the Lexington Herald Leader third team all-state recently.
Adkins also had offers from KCU, Asbury, Wilmington, Centre, Alice Lloyd, and Rio Grande.
Bub Adkins, Sophie Adkins, Amy Adkins, Trenton Adkins, Rayson Adkins
She wants to be an orthodontist. And fortunately UPike is opening a dental school next fall. When that door opens up, she will be going through that major. But for the first year she will be taking biology.
Adkins with her LC teammates after the signing.
Bulldog Senior Sophie Adkins
PLAYER’S COMMENTS
“… My brother Trenton committed when I was a freshman so I’ve always had an eye on UPike. I patiently waited for the time to come for them to offer me. I had the opportunity of being coached by UPike assistant coach AJ Reed over the summer and I liked the way she pushed me to be my best. So as I went on my tour, I just knew this was the place for me. I had good conversations with the coaches. I liked their plans for me, their style of play, and the girls. So ultimately many things led up to my decision.”
“… Coach Feltner wasn’t only my coach, but she was like my second mom. We have a special bond on and off the court. We understand each other well. She knows what it takes to play at the next level. She has a winning mentality. It makes us players compete better and want to win. I’m so blessed to be coached by her.”
“… I want to thank all my coaches for pushing me to be my best. Every teammate I’ve had for being a huge impact in my life on and off the court. My family for always being my biggest supporters. And the biggest thank you to my parents for always taking me where I need, giving me tremendous opportunities, and everything they have done to get me to the point I am now.”
Bulldog Head Coach Melinda Feltner
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… We are so excited for Sophie. She has been such a blessing to our program. Not only for what she’s helped our team accomplish over the last six years but she’s been such a staple and solid person in our program with her leadership. We are so happy for her and know she’s going to do amazing things at UPIKE.”
