Peabody Girl Part Of Celtics Broadcast During Game

PEABODY, MA—Sophia Simeone, 11, from Peabody recently received the thrill of a lifetime after winning the Arbella Celtics Jr. Broadcaster contest.

As a winner, Sophia was able to join the Celtics live radio broadcast on 98.5 The Sports Hub, and was interviewed pregame on NBC Sports Boston. She was also given a behind the scenes tour during the March 8 game against Oklahoma City.

Winners were selected based on their video submissions.

In Sophia's video, she said she was confident she had what it took to be a junior broadcaster.

"I like to talk to a variety of different people, which means I could interview the players and the fans," she said in her video. "I enjoy being a reporter because I am a well-rounded person, and I understand the game and what it takes to be a hard-working person, and how to take advantage of every opportunity I get."

Sophia was one of three winners. The complete list is below:

• March 8 vs. OKC: Sophia Simeone, age 11 from Peabody, MA
• March 13 vs. WAS: Bobby Nevola, age 14 from Burlington, MA
• March 29 vs. MIN: Hunter Smith, age 11 from Franklin, MA

The three winners receive: Four loge level tickets for a Celtics home game this season, a pregame photo opportunity on the court for the four ticketholders, the opportunity for the prize winner to attend the Celtics pre-game and post-game press conferences, a Celtics t-shirt and notepad, a tour of The Auerbach Center at New Balance World Headquarters.