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1 - Justice Cooper
Height: 5'4"
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Elk Grove
High School: Cosumnes Oaks HS
Position: Defensive Specialist

Personal:  Justice’s family includes mom Tawand, dad Calvin, sister Jasmine, and brothers Jalen and Jaquari. She started playing volleyball when she was 11 years old. She chose this sport because she was naturally good at it and it was a good get away from her everyday life. Her major is Psychology/Liberal Arts. She aspires to become a fourth grade teacher, or go into special education.  In her spare time she enjoys reading and spending time with her team.

Athletic Highlights: Two years varsity.

Significant Sport Achievement: Making it to finals in high school.

Most embarrassing thing that happened in her sport: Hit the ball at Middle’s head when serving.

Favorites: Food: BBQ Pizza Movie: Notebook Entertainer: Kevin Hart Athlete: Serena Williams

Favorite Teacher: Mr. Reed; he inspired me to always follow my dream.

Person she most admires: My mom, she has never given up on me and has always had my back.

Person you would most like to meet: Serena Williams, she reminds me of myself; she is strong and driven and very athletic.

Best Advice ever received: When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe then you will be successful.

Person who most influenced your athletic career:  Serena Williams

One word that describes her off the court: optimistic

Quote that inspires her:  “Pain is temporary. It may last for a minute, hour, day, or a year, but eventually it will subside.”

Best thing about being a Hawk: I get to interact and influence others to be positive and follow their dreams like me.