By Chapel Hill Review |
Feb 13, 2024
Sonya Bright's journey to becoming the first African American softball player at the University of North Carolina is a tale of unexpected opportunities and perseverance. Initially, Bright did not plan to pursue sports at the collegiate level, intending instead to attend NC State without playing any sport. Her path changed when George Nevole, a former UNC strength and conditioning coach who was working as a substitute teacher at Jordan High School in Durham, noticed her speed during a practice session.