North Mesquite High School Girls Basketball, Class of 1988
Misti Goodman Southers is no stranger to the Mesquite Hall of Honor. A member of the 1987-88 Lady Stallions basketball team, inducted in 2020, Southers was impressive both on and off the court. A fierce competitor and intelligent point guard, her junior year saw her lead the team to a bi-district championship and was selected All-District Honorable Mention. Southers stepped up in her senior year as she helmed the team in a near-perfect 36-1 season. Her play earned her several accolades, including District 9-5A MVP, TABC All-Region team, East-West All-Star team and the Dallas Times Herald All-Metro first team. Her commitment to excellence continued into the classroom where she received the UIL Scholar Award, TGCA Academic All-State honors and the NMHS 1988 Principal’s Council of Honor. After high school, Southers would play at the collegiate level for Tyler Junior College before graduating from Texas Tech University. She became an assistant head basketball coach and head cross country coach for Crandall High School and continues to serve young athletes as a physical therapist in the Dallas area.
