The Girl Who Played With Grit, Sophie Cunningham, Never Forgot Why She Began. Sophie Cunningham Was a Young Child in Columbia, Missouri, Chasing a Basketball Across the Driveway Long After the Sun Had Set Before She Gained Notoriety for Her Daring Passion, Her Unwavering Defense, and the Fire She Brought to Every Possession. Her Family Recalls That She Would Not Enter Until She Had Taken “One Last Shot,” Which Typically Ended up Being Twenty More. “If You’re Going To Play, Play With Heart,” Her Parents Would Often Remind Her. She Lived Those Words, Not Simply Heard Them. What Started Out as Youth Competitions and Backyard Fights Gradually Expanded Into Something More. Toughness as Well as Talent. Not Only Ability, but Also Fortitude.
Before Sophie Cunningham became known nationwide for her toughness, her fearless drives to the rim, and the fire she brings to every possession, she was just a kid…