Athlete of the Week Northwestern Jr./Sr. High School

Grade: 11

Age: 16

Sports: Cross Country, Swimming, Track

Claim to fame/honors: 2 year 1st team All County, 2 year Mad River CBC champ, 2 time Runner of the Year, Academic All Ohio, regional qualifier, state qualifier

Words you live by: "Don't waste a heartbeat."

Toughest opponent: The clock

Biggest influence: Stephanie Cleland

Game-day rituals: Prayer circle, Philippians 4:13 in Sharpie on my calves

What's on your bedroom walls: My biggest supporters

When I'm bored I like to … Ponder how I can become more successful

Favorite movie: Sweet Home Alabama

Person who would play you in a movie: Nina Dobrev

Favorite TV show: Blindspot

Favorite musical artist: Thomas Rhett

Favorite book: Harry Potter series

Favorite home-cooked meal: Momma's fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn

Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden

Whose mind would you like to read: My opponents

Place where you'd love to travel: Europe

Talent you'd like to have: Dancing

Favorite school subject: Math

Favorite athlete: Usain Bolt

Favorite team: UK men's basketball

Something in the world I'd like to change: Poaching endangered species

Favorite sports moment: Qualifying for state

Favorite junk food: Hershey bars

Best thing about your favorite sport: Team bonding