Kyleigh is a super hero

​By Dave Merchant [email protected]
 
Allen Park senior Kyleigh Richards loves her two sports. For four years she has played varsity softball and basketball.
In softball she plays outfield and in basketball she plays center/forward.
Memorable sports moments: “Finding out we won leagues for basketball after defeating Wyandotte on our senior night for basketball my junior year,” Kyleigh said. “Going into overtime with Southgate after Gracen Kubik made a three pointer from the corner my sophomore year in basketball.”
Her favorite teacher is Mr. Brown, she has him currently for AP Calculus & had him for Pre-Calc.
Her favorite coach is Coach Steve Littleton (Softball),
College is undecided but is thinking maybe Wayne State University. Her major will be Exercise Science.
She has strong goals: “To make unforgettable bonds with the girls I play with,” she said.  “Learn and focus on communication skills and working together to earn a team win.”
She wants to have fun in the future. “Find a job that I’m successful at and that I enjoy doing daily,” she said. “I want to have a healthy family and plan on adopting kids. Eventually I want to be able to give back to my community.”
Friends for her include Madi Ramey (best friend & teammate), Lynsey Fowler (best friend & soccer player), Izzy Conn & Madison Stibel (teammates), Abbie Slate (cousin), and Morgan Cartwright (former teammate).
 
Her parents and siblings are Vicky & Chris Richards and her brother is Nate Richards.
Advice to younger athletes is important. “Leave everything you have out on the court/field,” she added. “Everyone says time goes by so fast in high school & I never really believed it until last year when the buzzer went off & I realized I didn’t get to play another game with my cousin, Abbie or teammates anymore because they were seniors. Play for each other, not for yourself.”
 

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