By J.R. Williams, Northern Virginia Daily

Clarke County High School senior athlete Sophia Holmes, 18, of Berryville, looks forward to attending EMU this fall to pursue a biology major and play basketball and run track. (Photo by Rich Cooley of the Northern Virginia Daily)

Clarke County High School senior Sophia Holmes pushes what’s possible.

She’s the accomplished sprinter who excels in distance running. She’s the varsity basketball point guard and senior class vice president. She’s the homecoming queen headed to ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø with an academic scholarship.