Brayden Booth heads to UNC for pre-law
The South San High School standout will play football at North Carolina while studying toward a law degree.
By Alessia Romano ·
Brayden Booth of South San High School will play collegiate football at the University of North Carolina this fall. He will enroll in the pre-law major there. This marks the next step for a student who has balanced academics and athletics for four years.
Booth spent all four years on the varsity football team. He also ran varsity track for the entire duration of his high school career. The dual-sport commitment earned him First-Team All-District honors. He holds the area and district titles in the 400 meter dash. He also won the district championship in the 400 meter relay.
His academic record supports his athletic profile. Booth maintains a 3.5 grade point average. He is ranked in the top quarter of his class. He also gives back to the community. He performs service work at the Boys and Girls Club for the Salvation Army.
KSAT 12 named him Scholar Athlete of the Week on November 9, 2026. Daniel P. Villanueva produced the segment for KSAT Sports Now. Villanueva has worked at the station since 2003. He is a two-time Lone Star Emmy Award winner. He also holds a Gold Telly Award and a Texas Broadcast News Award. The local recognition highlights his consistent performance in both the classroom and on the field.
