Athlete Spotlights: 1/20-24

- Grade: 11
- Sport: Water Polo
- Position: Flat
- Age Started Playing: 14
How would other people describe you?
I’m very loud and outgoing.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
I get into a good mental state and walk in.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
Definitely think we’re held to a higher standard.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
I don’t wash my game suit, and then after a game, we take team pictures and just contend together as a team.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
Just when we would eat before every game, we go out to eat together, and that’s a good team bonding experience.
Tell the story of what you were most proud of yourself for,
Probably our district game, not only myself, but the entire team, played very well against a well known, like good team, and I think we played well, held our own.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
Probably sky Robinson, she does a lot for our team, and she brings a lot of positive energy.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
They should do it. It’s a whole lot of fun, and it’s a great environment.
What’s on your bucket list?
Skydiving.
Favorites
- Post Game Meal: Sushi
- Exercise: Weight lifting
- Song: Something in the Orange-Zac Bryant
- Movie: Bird Box
- Color: Blue

- Grade: 11
- Sport: Soccer
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Age Started Playing: 8
How would other people describe you?
I haven’t really thought about that but what I would think is that they would describe me as a really social person and sometimes a quiet person.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
I try to eat the least amount possible before a game, sometimes light, maybe a fruit like a banana or an apple and water, nothing too heavy and I also listen to music to distract myself and get that pressure and that nerves before playing.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
Well I believe that my reputation is high as an athlete because I’m here with a school logo representing the school. It had to be high inside and outside of school and on the field.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
Before the game starts I always pray before I play.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
My favorite was around a month ago when we were playing a match against kingwood park and saved a penalty kick because it was the first time I saved in a match.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
I’m thankful for my dad because he supported me in my journey.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
My advice is to be committed and work hard and not let those hard moments mess you up and be social to get close to your teammates because then it shows in the games the chemistry.
What’s on your bucket list?
Go to Madrid and watch my team Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu.
Favorites
- Post Game Meal: Banana and water
- Exercise: Leg swings
- Song: BAILE INoLVIDABLE-Bad Bunny
- TV Show: Breaking Bad
- Athlete: Iker Casillas
- Color: Royal blue

- Grade: 11
- Sport: Starlets
- Position: Line Member
- Age Started Playing: 15
How would other people describe you?
People would describe me as usually always happy and easy going.
How and why did you start playing?
I started by taking dance classes and I started dancing because I wanted more of it in my life.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
By playing music and getting in a better mood with teammates. I also have dance parties.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
It would be having a lot of perseverance and always making room for improvement.
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
Helping my teammates get ready either with their hair or with their makeup.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
Hearing one of my teammates win homecoming queen.
Tell us the story about what you are most proud of yourself for.
I think the story I’m most proud of would be staying positive throughout nationals not knowing how tiring it could get.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
Someone I am thankful for is my mom even though we bump heads a lot. I’m thankful for her waking me up early everyday and taking or picking me up after football games.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
Just be patient with everything but especially with yourself,and know that it’s okay not to get it right the first time and have good time management.
What’s on your bucket list?
Probably go skydiving or scuba diving.
Favorites
- Post Game Meal: Chick-fil-A sandwich with Dr.Pepper.
- Song: Sparks Will Fly-J.Cole
- Movie: Juno

- Grade: 9
- Sport: Soccer
- Position: Striker
- Age Started Playing: 4
How would other people describe you?
People describe me as goated, funny and smart.
How and why did you start playing?
I started playing because of my brother. I grew up with him and he has made an influence on me, pushed me, and motivated me to play soccer.
Describe how you prepare before a game.
Talk to my teammates and try to motivate them and help boost their confidence so we’re all confident and we play our best.
What do you think your reputation is as an athlete?
I feel like my reputation is pretty good, being one of the best strikers
What personal superstitions or traditions do you have before, during or after a game?
I pray to God.
Tell us about your favorite memory as an athlete either on or off the field.
A favorite memory of mine is when one of my teammates had given me a really long pass and my teammates were telling me to let it go out of bounds but I ended up catching up to it and scored.
Who is someone you are thankful for and why?
I’m thankful for my older brother because he has supported me through my soccer journey. He’s bought most of my necessities like soccer cleats, clothes and food.
What advice would you give to people that may want to play your sport?
Don’t do drugs, be consistent and eat healthy
Favorites
- Post Game Meal: Subway
- Exercise: Back squat
- Song: Khe-Rauw Alejandro
- TV Show: Squid Game
- Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Color: Blue
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