She played several sports in school, but it was in basketball that she made her mark.
make (one's) mark
To do something that will be remembered or that makes one famous or successful; to do something that is very important or meaningful. The actress first made her mark with her incredible performance as Lady Macbeth on Broadway.I chose to pursue a career in medical research so that I might someday make my mark in the world with a groundbreaking discovery.
make one's mark
to do something that allows one to receive appropriate recognition. Perry made his mark by inventing a special kind of holder for a cell phone.