Athlete of the Week Northwestern High School

Grade: 12

Age: 17

Sports: Cross Country, Swimming, Track

Claim to fame/honors: Cross Country All-Ohio, State Qualifier, Regional Qualifier, All-Clark County 1st Team, CBC Mad River Division Runner of the Year; Swimming District Qualifier, CBC Champion, School Record Holder; Track Regional Qualifier in the 2 Mile, CBC Runner-Up for the Mad River Division in the 2 Mile

Words you live by: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" - Steve Prefontaine

Toughest opponent: Myself

Biggest influence: God, Parents, Coaches

Game-day rituals: Get a good night's sleep, eat well, listen to upbeat music, and get in a good warm-up.

What's on your bedroom walls: Medals

When I'm bored I like to … play word games on my phone

Favorite movie: The Blind Side

Person who would play you in a movie: Andrew Garfield

Favorite TV show: Chicago PD

Favorite musical artist: Kenny Chesney

Favorite book: Shaken

Favorite home-cooked meal: Chicken alfredo

Favorite restaurant: Piada Italian Street Food

Whose mind would you like to read: Eliud Kipchoge's

Place where you'd love to travel: Out west to see Yellowstone

Talent you'd like to have: Drawing

Favorite school subject: Psychology

Favorite athlete: Paul Chelimo

Favorite team: Duke Basketball

Something in the world I'd like to change: Food insecurity

Favorite sports moment: Achieving All-Ohio at this year's State Cross Country Championship

Favorite junk food: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Best thing about your favorite sport: The friendly rivalries with other local teams