- · Sabrina Scott plays for Central High School
- · She was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome
- · Scott's prognosis improved, now she stars on and off the court
For some, they provide an escape from their daily life, while for others they're a full-blown passion.
But for a Brooksville girl, it's meant a new lease on life.
Sabrina Scott plays for Central High School. The 18-year-old is a triple threat, on and off the court.
"Sometimes I like to shoot the three, sometimes I like to drive or dribble out and dish it off for an assist," Scott said.
She also has a 3.8 grade point average and is an inspiration to those around her.
The remarkable thing is that none of this seemed possible for Sabrina just a few years ago.
When she was 18 months old, her parents noticed something was wrong.
"She wasn't making the normal cooing and babbling sounds like other children," her mother said. "She was about 6 years old when they started to label her with Rett Syndrome."
The syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that can affect one's ability to walk, talk, and even breathe.
Her parents were told to build an extra room for the house because Sabrina likely would never be able to leave.
Sabrina spent the first 10 years of her life in special classes and going through extensive therapy.
"I just seen the kids around me growing faster than I did," she said.
But eventually, something changed and Sabrina stopped regressing. She was diagnosed with atypical Rett Syndrome, which in Sabrina's case was a milder form.
Doctors recommended she pick up a sport to help build her core muscles. She watched a basketball game one night on TV and was hooked.
Her favorite team is the Golden State Warriors, and her favorite player is Klay Thompson. She hopes to one day serve as a coach.
"I just wanna teach kids how to get better at basketball and that they can do anything they put their mind to," Scott said.
Her father said: "It's amazing to watch what she's able to do."
Her mother said: "I'm incredibly proud of my daughter."
By Kenny Morales on Jan 28th, 2019
