Catching up with local ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor Barclay Stockett

HOUSTON – Barclay Stockett, better known as The Sparkly Ninja, is finding her sparkle back after some difficult moments in her personal life.

She’s one of several Houston contestants who advanced to the semifinals of season 14 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior and is competing on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses.

Stockett is also a mentor to a number of the kids running on ANW14, including Cypress athlete Isabella Wakeham.

Find out why the local veteran athlete feels like she’s back in action this season and the special reason why she’s running for.

Catch Stockett’s complete interview in the video above.

Watch more of the semifinals of America’s Ninja Warrior, Mondays at 7 pm on KPRC 2.