Young Harris Athletics' first student-athlete spotlight of the summer is Courtney Davis, a rising sophomore on the women's basketball team. Courtney is a local-student athlete, a graduate from Fannin County High School, who has made a significant impact in the Enchanted Valley in just her first year. Get to know Courtney Davis on and off the court below!

In her freshman season, Davis played in 31 games, for a total of 575 minutes. She scored 262 points, racked up 14 steals, 34 assists, and 71 rebounds. She averaged eight and a half points per game and shot .436 from the floor.

Away from the court, Davis is a business administration major and is heavily involved with FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). Although it is a few years away, after graduation she wants to give back and serve the community that has "poured into her" over the years, ultimately dedicating her life to serving others. She would consider opening her own business, running the family business, or coaching. 

Young Harris women's basketball head coach, Lindsey Huffman, speaks very highly on the first-year guard – "Courtney is one the hardest workers I have been around. Her love for the game and determination to be great is something I admire. She has such a great perspective and outlook on every challenge that comes her way.  Courtney is a joy to coach because she always wants to improve and puts the team ahead of herself. She is fearless and wants to be challenged - she is a winner in every sense of the word. I'm so grateful I get to be a small part of her journey!"

As a local student-athlete, representing this area means a lot to Courtney. Growing up, Courtney and her grandmother would attend Young Harris sporting events, and dream of the possibility of playing here. And she is doing just that. She feels that it is a privilege to play in front of familiar faces and loves her hometown community being able to support through her college journey.

One thing that most people don't know about Courtney is why she wears the number 23. She wears this number to honor her brother, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. His football season was cut short his senior year due to the diagnosis, and the number reminds her of his resilience he displayed after overcoming so many challenges. Davis's favorite bible verse is also Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me". 

What a first year for Courtney, who was able to experience a historic season as part of the Young Harris women's basketball program. The squad finished 22-9 and made it all the way to the Conference Carolinas semifinals. Her favorite memory from this past winter was defeating Chowan at the Harp, with an epic comeback in the fourth quarter. A moment she will "always remember". Looking ahead to the 2025-2026 season, Courtney is looking forward to working hard yet again, with her sights set on bringing a conference championship back to the Enchanted Valley.