How long have you been playing basketball?

Since second grade

What do you like about playing basketball?

When I play basketball it takes my mind off of real life things. When I am playing basketball, all I am thinking about is basketball.

What position do you play?

Forward.

What’s your favorite basketball memory?

Probably the first time I started varsity last year, and (the game) was against Chaska.

Who is your role model in basketball and why?

Lindsay Whalen because she worked hard for where she got, and she stayed true to her roots. She played (at the University of) Minnesota, and then played for the Lynx. Now she is coaching in Minnesota, that just shows her dedication toward basketball.

How has the season been going so far?

(It has been) really good. I like this season better than last season because I feel like our team has connected more.

What has been the most memorable game for you this season and why?

Probably the Minnetonka game because we played really good, and I had (old)teammates on that team, and it was good to beat them.

What’s the hardest thing about playing basketball?

Probably the mental part of it, like staying mentally focused and not getting down on yourself.

Why did you decide to play basketball?

My parents put me in it when I was younger just so I could try it out, and I ended up liking it a lot, that’s why I stuck with it.

What did the team do well this season?

I think we did well adapting to other teams and playing tougher than we have been in past seasons.