Folsom Athlete of the Week Shay Boley comes into her own at FLC

Shay Boley wrapped up her two-year career at Folsom Lake College with an impressive award: Female Athlete of the Year. Boley, a 2018 graduate of Granite Bay High School, attended FLC the last two years and starred on the women's basketball team. This past 2019-2020 season, Boley led the team in points per game, 16.1, rebounds per game, 7.5, three-point percentage, 37.5, assists per game, 6.3, and steals per game, 2.8. She played a big role in the team's 7-7 league record and their 16-13 record overall. "Shay is an amazing athlete, and the toughest and hardest working kid I've ever coached," Folsom Lake College women's basketball coach Ali Mollet said. "She was an extremely well-rounded player for us and did so much for our team on the court. Even more meaningful than her impressive stats and records, she was instrumental in putting FLC women's basketball on the map, and set the standard for our young program for years to come." Folsom Telegraph: What are your plans for after Folsom Lake College? Shay Boley: I committed to Menlo College with a basketball scholarship. FT: Do sports run in your family? SB: I think sports could run in my family. My brother plays basketball, and my parents both grew up playing sports at parks with friends. FT: How long have you been playing basketball and how did you get your start in it? SB: I started basketball in eighth grade, so I've been playing for six-to-seven years. My PE teacher, Mrs. Peterson, told me I should play because I was athletic, and she said I would be naturally pretty good at it. I had always played soccer and gymnastics, so I never even considered playing basketball at the time. However, I thought why not and gave it a shot and instantly fell in love with the sport. FT: What do you like about basketball? SB: I love basketball because it's so competitive and fast paced. You don't have any time to dwell on your mistakes. FT: What memories stand out of your playing days at Granite Bay? SB: One of the memories that sticks with me most from playing at Granite Bay is beating Del Oro at home on our senior night. Del Oro was our main rival at Granite Bay and we always went back and forth with them. I remember one of my teammates, Bri, hit the game-winning layup at the buzzer. Everyone went crazy, it was great. FT: What are your thoughts on your basketball career at Folsom Lake College? SB: I look at my Folsom Lake days in a very positive light. I think I improved so much with the help of my coaches and teammates, and if I didn't make the decision to play at Folsom Lake for a couple years, I might not have improved as much as I did. I think I played really well there and definitely put my name in people's heads. FT: Do you have a most memorable moment? SB: My most memorable moment playing at FLC would probably be beating Sierra at home on our sophomore night this last year. I remember feeling like everyone was on the same page and had the same level of desire to win that game. We all played so cohesively and everyone played really well individually. And to top off all that, it was great to check our stats after that game and see that I got a triple double (31 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists). FT: What are your thoughts on earning "Female Athlete of the Year" award? SB: I was pretty excited when my coach told me I got female athlete of the year this year. I remember her telling me that I was one of the runner ups to get it last year, so that made it that much better to get it this year. I worked really hard all season and throughout my career at FLC, so I feel like I deserved it. FT: Have you ever been involved in any other sports? SB: I grew up playing soccer and gymnastics. I was a gymnast for eight years and played competitive soccer for 14. FT: What is your favorite class/subject in school? SB: My favorite classes are the criminal justice classes I took at Folsom. They were so exciting and I always looked forward to going to class and learning more about the subject. FT: Favorite music and/or artist? SB: My favorite artist is G-Eazy. My favorite music is R&B. FT: Favorite Food? SB: My favorite food is sushi. FT: Do you have any pets? Tell us about them. SB: I have a dog whose name is Niner. He's a pitbull mix who's around 6 years old. We rescued him when he was just a puppy from a house that was abusing him. FT: Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do in your free time? SB: Other than playing sports, I like to go on runs, cook, and hang out with my friends. FT: What inspires you in sports? SB: I think the biggest thing that inspires me in sports is myself. I'm so competitive and always want to be the best player on the court. I'm also my biggest critic so I'm quick to make adjustments when I'm not playing well. FT: Is there a particular job or profession you'd like to have after college? SB: After college I want to be a forensic detective. As of right now, I want to go into homicide, but that could change.