Athlete of the Week Shawnee High School

Grade: 12

Age: 17

Sports: Softball, Powerlifting

Claim to fame/honors: All State 2nd Team 2016

Words you live by: "Play like a champ." - Dad

Toughest opponent: Myself and Kenton Ridge

Biggest influence: My mom and dad

Game-day rituals: I always wear the same softball pants, even though they have a huge hole in the leg from sliding.

What's on your bedroom walls: Pictures of family and friends

When I'm bored I like to … Watch Netflix and cuddle with my puppies

Favorite movie: Sixteen Candles

Person who would play you in a movie: Jennifer Lawrence

Favorite TV show: Pretty Little Liars

Favorite musical artist: Taylor Swift

Favorite book: Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

Favorite home-cooked meal: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn

Favorite restaurant: Chipotle

Place where you'd love to travel: Italy

Talent you'd like to have: Juggling

Favorite school subject: Science

Favorite athlete: Roberto Clemente

Favorite team: Pittsburgh Pirates

Something in the world I'd like to change: Everyone should be able to be who they want to be without being judged for that

Favorite sports moment: Beating KR in Sectional finals in 2014

Favorite junk food: Reese's Cups

Best thing about your favorite sport: It's never the same. Every play is different than the previous play. You always have to be on your toes.