Albert Lea athlete shines in cross country, track

Sep. 27—Q: What grade are you in?

A: Sophomore

Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend?

A: Albert Lea, ALHS

Q: Who is your immediate family?

A: Dad (Steven); Mom (Jodi); siblings, Ben and Maggie

Q: Which sports do you play?

A: Cross country and track

Q: What is your favorite part of playing your sport?

A: Being able to push myself

Q: What has playing the sport taught you?

A: If you want something in life, you have to work for it.

Q: What's your favorite sports memory?

A: Running in the pouring rain with my team.

Q: How did you get started in your sport?

A: Fifth- and sixth-grade race that the cross country team has.

Q: What sports did your family members play?

A: Dad, football, basketball; mom, basketball, volleyball; Ben, track, soccer; Maggie, track, soccer

Q: What are your sports-

related achievements?

A: All-Conference honorable mention in 2023 for cross country; track: 3200-meter, ninth (2024), fifth (2023); 1600-meter, sixth (2023)

Q: What are your sports-related goals?

A: State

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?

A: Any Olympic athlete

Q: What are your college plans? Major?

A: Undecided — open to all options

Q: What is your favorite school subject?

A: Biology

Q: Who is your favorite teacher?

A: Mrs. Hansen

Q: What are your hobbies?

A: Horseback riding, skiing

Q: What is your dream job?

A: Doing something I love.

Q: What is your favorite TV show?

A: Disney show "Lab Rats"

Q: What is an interesting fact about you?

A: I am a twin with my sister, Maggie