The future’s calling

Junior Sienna Williams navigates love for basketball as career becomes more serious

Sienna Williams (11) has set records for the girls basketball team.

By Paige Duff

April 5, 2026

Sienna Williams stood on the free throw line at Boulder High School. Ball thudding her in hand, game at stake, and the milestone of hitting 1,000 career points looming overhead. As she made the basket, every worry seemed to fade away. Williams had officially scored 1,000 points.
Years of training and working towards this goal started in her driveway, with her mom as her coach and driving force.

“My whole family played basketball, so I just started when I was six, and my mom and my aunt played in college,” Williams said. “It was just in the family.”

At just six years old, Williams began playing. Her mom began coaching her, ultimately leading her to join her first basketball team.

“I played on a YMCA team with a bunch of girls who all played soccer. It was just for fun and it was just to see if I liked it, but I fell in love with it,” Williams said.

As her basketball career continued, Williams grew out of her YMCA team, and by the time she was in high school, she was playing basketball for high school and club.

“In the winter, I play for high school, then I go from high school to club in the summer. In the summer, I play with a ton of girls who all want to play in college, and everyone has the same goal,” Williams said. “It’s a lot more competitive, and you’re playing in the best league there is for you.”

In her freshman year, Sienna made an average of 16.0 points per game. Now, as a junior, she averages 24.3 points per game, and surpassed 1,000 career points in December of 2025.

With the future of her basketball career getting closer, Williams plans to choose a college soon. There’s pressure to make the decision, but Williams has never lost the passion she feels for basketball.

However, on January 22, 2026, Williams went for a layup. This action that she believed to be like clockwork turned into a season ending injury, partially tearing her achilles tendon.

Williams plans to return to play as soon as possible and grow her passion for basketball. To her, the sport never lost its grip on her despite the numerous years she’s played.

“As I got older, it definitely got more serious,” Williams said. “But it never really got less fun.”

About the Contributor

Paige Duff, Photo Editor

Paige Duff (10) stepped into the world of journalism after deciding to try something new and signing up for the class in 8th grade. “Honestly, in eighth grade, I saw the newspaper, journalism sign-up. I was like, you know what? I have nothing else to do,” she said. A passionate middle school language arts teacher also inspired her. “She always pushed me to write more. I did take her advice on that, and I’m glad I did,” Duff said. “She made me really want to tell stories about people and things going on.” When she’s not at school, taking photos, or writing for the Mix, Duff enjoys many hobbies. “I love playing guitar, I love baking, cooking, track,” she said. For Duff, journalism has shown her the world around her and its meaning. “It made me more aware of how I can tell other people stories,” Duff said.

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