North Carolina State University Athletics
Q & A with Brooke Isley
11/15/2004 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Nov. 15, 2004
Southern Alamance High School is sad to see her go, but Brooke Isley is excited to call NC State her home for the next four years. Isley played four years under Coach Mike Johnson at Southern Alamance, where she led her team to the 3A state championships in 2001 and 2002. She leaves behind an impressive 48-7 career record with a 0.21 ERA. With a career batting average of .391, this pitcher and occasional first baseman also struck out 738 batters and allowed only 22 walks. Isley, who recorded 14 no hitters and four perfect games, was selected to the all-conference team in 2001, 2002, and 2003, and named the Class 3A Miss NCHSAA Softball Player of the Year. Also a member of the Carolina Cardinals, Isley helped her team secure the state championship in 2002 and the state and regional championships in 2003. Recently Brooke sat down with GoPack.com to give fans a chance to get to know her.
Q: What is your full name?
A: "Brooke Isley."
Q: Where are you from originally?
A: "Burlington, NC."
Q: What position do you play?
A: "Pitcher."
Q: What is your major?
A: `Undecided."
Q: What made you decide to call NC State home?
A: "I loved the atmosphere and the team."
Q: We can't have a Q & A session without a list of favorites! Do you have a favorite musician?
A: "The Rolling Stones."
Q: How about a favorite movie?
A: "Dirty Dancing."
Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: "I Love Lucy."
Q: Are there any television shows you would never admit to watching?
A: "The Player, a reality show."
Q: Ok let's move on to sports. What is your favorite professional sports team?
A: "Atlanta Braves."
Q: Favorite athlete?
A: "Lisa Fernandez and Jennie Finch."
Q: What is the last movie you watched?
A: "Cold Mountain."
Q: And the last book you read?
A: "The Guardian, by Nicholas Sparks."
Q: On to something else. Who do you admire most?
A: "My parents."
Q: Do you have any big fears?
A: "The dark."
Q: If you had to name one thing you like about NC State, what would it be?
A: "The campus."
Q: Where is your favorite place to hang out on campus?
A: "Case Dining Hall."
Q: What is your favorite thing about the softball team?
A: "My teammates."
Q: How about when you aren't playing softball, where is your favorite vacation spot?
A: "North Carolina beaches, because I love the ocean."
Q: Is there something most people don't know about you?
A: "I sing in the shower."
Q: What about any pre-game superstitions or rituals?
A: "I put my right cleat on first."
