Abby Shelton, Chaparral
Height: 5-foot-9. Weight: 135 pounds.
Age: 17. Born: June 2, 1995, in Fort Collins.
High school sport: Volleyball (outside hitter for two-time defending Class 5A champion Wolverines).
Grade-point average: 3.78. Class: Senior.
My favorite subject: Weightlifting.
My favorite athlete: Nomar Garciaparra.
My favorite team: Los Angeles Dodgers.
What I listen to: Country.
The best things on my training table: Anything my mom makes.
Planned career: Undecided, will sign with Cedarville (Ohio) University.
My family: Parents Doug and Stephanie, brother Trey.
I would love to visit: Africa.
Are high school sports necessary? Of course. I mean, there are a bunch of different things people can do, but sports is the one thing that brings everybody together. No matter where you go, you can be a part of something that’s bigger than you. It gives you something to do and brings you together.
