Height: 5-feet-5
Weight: 135 pounds
Age: 17. Born Nov. 25, 1987, in Denver
High school sports: Field hockey (Denver Post’s 2003 and 2004 all-Colorado midfielder); tennis (three-time Class 4A No. 2 singles champ)
Grade-point average: 3.5
Class: Senior
My favorite subject is: Mathematics
My favorite athletes are: Mia Hamm, Lance Armstrong and (my coach) John Benson
My favorite team is: Avalanche
What I listen to: Some of everything.
The best things on my training table are: Peanut butter and grapes.
Pregame ritual: I listen to music, stretch and visualize.
Time management tip: Knowing your priorities.
Planned career: Leaning toward events coordinator or physical therapy; orally committed to Duke to play field hockey.
My family: Parents Mindy and Rick; sisters Jaime and Lisa.
I would love to visit: Greece or Israel again.
What I like most about high school sports: The team rivalries, camaraderie among my teams and the support for the schools.
What I like least about high school sports: Girls sports don’t get to play as many night games (as the boys).
Preps
The Denver Post recognizes a female and male student-athlete of the week. At the end of the school year, 10 finalists will be chosen. Ultimately, The Post and The Denver Athletic Club will select one boy and one girl as student-athletes of the year, and a substantial donation will be made to a local charity in their names.
