SAN ANTONIO – Meet Instant Replay’s newest Scholar Athlete of the Week: Holland Russell of San Antonio Christian.
Holland is the captain and four-year member of the varsity soccer team. She was named First-Team All-District three years in a row and Academic All-State and Second-Team All-State in 2024. Holland’s also a four-year member of the varsity track team and lead student athletic trainer for the football team. She’s a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the National Honor Society, the National Latin Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society. Holland maintains a 4.6 GPA and is ranked in the top six percent of her class. Holland will be attending Auburn University and major in Business.
WHAT MEMORIES DO YOU TAKE AWAY WITH YOU AS YOU LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL?
“My favorite memory would be going to state my sophomore year. We didn’t end up winning but it’s still such a privelege to even make it there and I’m looking forward to doing it again this year.”
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS ON HOW TO BALANCE ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS?
“Time management is really important and that sometimes requires you to sacrifice some thing s that are important to you. For example, I had to give up art which is really important to me to be able to do athletics and have a heavy work load at school.”
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER YOU GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL?
“I plan to attend Auburn University and major in pre-business. I’m super excited to be back with my family. All my extended family lives there and I’m excited to go with my twin brother. He feels like a built in bestfriend so I feel like I’m not going in alone.”
WHAT MESSAGE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUR PARENTS OR TEACHERS OR COACHES?
“I’m really thankful for my mom because she drove me to every single club soccer practice, every single game and she’s always been our number one supporter.”
Daniel P. Villanueva has worked with KSAT 12 for over 21 years and is an award-winning producer. To submit story ideas, email dvillanueva@ksat.com
