All people in all walks of life have something in common, we all strive to be successful at whatever we are doing. Whether it is work, family, or something else, we all want to be the best we can at it. Jacey Hammon is a dual-sport athlete for the Plainview Lady Indians and she says that it is more than just the physical work that is important.
“It has taken a lot of dedication and time to get where I am today,” she said. “You have to be willing to sacrifice a lot for it and nothing comes easy. Success motivates me. I am always putting in the hard work when no one is watching and it always pays off.”
Hammon is a senior at Plainview High School, where she competes in basketball and track. Outside of sports, she is also a member of the student council and the National Honor Society.
Along with all the time and effort that she has invested, Jacey has a solid support system around her to help her along the way.
“My parents are some of my biggest role models,” she stated. “They work hard and always go out of their way for my brother and I. They are some of the most selfless people I know. Someone else that influenced my life was my fourth grade teacher Mr. Chris. He gave valuable life lessons that I still use today and that is to always believe in myself and never give up.”
No matter what sport she is competing in, Hammon always has the same focus and she says that is what has helped her be successful.
“At every meet and in every game, I go in with the mindset to win.”
Plainview girls track coach Jerry Naylor has seen Jacey be successful on the track and expects the same in her final high school season.
“Last season Jacey won the high jump and the 400 meter at state,” Naylor said. “She also finished third in the mile relay. She should carry that production into this season and not miss a step.”
There have been some memorable moments that Jacey has experienced on the track and on the basketball court. But out of all of those moments, she has one that stands out as her favorite.
“I think the highlight of my career would have to be when I jumped five foot eight inches,” she said. “I couldn’t tell who was more excited, me or my dad.”
