Height: 6 feet
Weight: 145 pounds
Age: 18. Born Jan. 7, 1988, in Lamar.
High school sports: Basketball (guard-forward, second team all-state Class 1A by The Denver Post in 2004-05); volleyball (outside hitter, second team 1A all-state); and track (sprints and relays).
Grade-point average: 3.7. Class: Senior.
My favorite subject: Western civilization. I like learning about Egypt.
My favorite athlete: Tim Duncan, he’s a great player.
My favorite team: San Antonio Spurs, I like the way they play.
What I listen to: Country.
The best thing on my training table is: Pasta.
Pregame ritual: I just go play.
Time management tip: Take it one step at a time: deal with schoolwork, get homework together, work until it’s done, come home, work on leftovers.
Planned career: Elementary teacher, leaning toward West Texas A&M.
My family: Parents Frank and Gina; sisters Jennifer, Jill and Ashley.
I would love to visit: The Bahamas.
What I like most about high school sports: Just being able to play with my friends. We’ve played together so much it seems like we can read each others’ minds.
What I like least about high school sports: There’s nothing I don’t like about it.
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.
