High School: Lady Bobcat starter for 3 years. 4-year letter-winner. Played under coach Jerry Lott. 2006-07 Most Improved. 2007-08 Best Rebounder. 2008-09 Best Rebounder and Scholar Athlete. Made 12-AA All-District and 12-AA All Tournament teams. Played in the Golden Circle All-Star Game. Played MAYB for The Chosen Ones from Bolivar, Tn under Coach James Shaw. 4-time State Farm Player of the Week. Voted Student Excel Female Athlete and into the Hall of Fame by the faculty of McNairy Central High School.
Blue Mountain College: Played post for the Lady Toppers for the past 2 season. Led the team in blocked shots and averaged 4.41 ppg. with 6.3 rebounds per game.
Personal: Full name is Samantha Brooke Burns…born May 6,1991…Daughter of Phillip and Karla Burns…has two sisters, Rachel and Alicia…Elementary Education Major