Sonora Edwards laughs after explaining how her teammates on the UL women's basketball team react when she tells them about life back in her hometown of Snook, Texas.

Let's just say the little Texas town is far from life in the big city. Known for its two steakhouses, Snook (pop. 568) is located 12 miles southwest of College Station and 77 miles east of Austin.

"They look at me crazy when I tell them about cutting the yard riding a tractor, throwing hay and throwing feed," said the soft-spoken senior. "The last time I went home, my grandpa had me change the oil in his truck.

"He puts me to work whenever I'm home."

Edwards does plenty of work on the court, too.

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Joshua Parrott
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