Karen Arreola

• Grade: 12
• Sport: volleyball
• Position: back row
• Age Started Playing: 13

How would other people describe you as an athlete?

I would say they would would say that I’m like real, like I communicate and I talk a lot when im playing. 

How and why did you start playing?  

I started playing because my sister was gonna try out for the team, and she did end up doing it. So then I tried out and then I ended up making it. So then i just like volleyball so i just kept playing.

Describe how you prepare before a game/tournament. 

I try to eat before a game so that I’m like full, but not too full, and sometimes I have energy drinks too.

What do you think your reputation is as an athlete? 

I try not to make that many mistakes.

What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game? 

I like to “pepper” with my partner so that we can get some reps in and practice before the game.

Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field. 

so last year, we played against Grand Oaks, and they’re like really good. So they were hitting at us and I got a lot of hits in.

Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.

When i got alot of hits in at the Grand Oaks game.

As an athlete, who is someone you are thankful for and why? 

My mom, because she supports me, and she picks me up from school.

What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport? 

I would tell them to always be confident , because that’s always a good factor in how you play during a game.

What’s on your sports bucket list? 

Not really anything, I just wanna finish this season off strong.

Favorites:

• Pre-Game Meal: subway
• Exercise: squats
• Song: “I Need You” by Eli Franco
• TV Show: “Prison Break”