Haleigh Washington, Doherty
Height: 6-foot-4.
Weight: 166 pounds.
Age: 17. Born: Sept. 22, 1995, in Denver.
High school sport: Volleyball (middle blocker, U.S. Junior National team member, has led Spartans to the No. 1 ranking in The Denver Post Class 5A poll).
Grade-point average: 4.0. Class: Junior.
My favorite subject: AP calculus.
My favorite athlete: LeBron James.
My favorite team: Celtics and whoever wins the Super Bowl.
What I listen to: Everything but country and hard rap.
The best things on my training table: Panda Express orange chicken; when I eat healthy, my dad makes a meat sauce for spaghetti; and apples.
Planned career: Undecided; has committed to Penn State.
My family: Parents Danielle and Alecs, brother Kayden and sister Leilani.
I would love to visit: Europe.
Are high school sports necessary? Yes, high school sports have brought me closer to my school and friends. We’re sisters in ways I can’t even imagine. Just the bonds we’ve built … and they’re not just about winning a state championship or getting a medal or a scholarship. They are about relationships.
