Paul Roberts, Lyons
Height: 5-foot-9. Weight: 135 pounds.
Age: 15. Born: Jan. 11, 1998, in Longmont.
High school sports: Cross country (defending 2012 Class 2A state champion) and track and field (2013 2A champion 1,600 meters and 1,600 relay team, runner-up in the 3,200).
Grade-point average: 4.0.
Class: Sophomore.
Favorite subject: Mathematics.
Favorite athlete: My older brother, Andrew.
Favorite team: All of the Colorado teams.
What I listen to: Christian.
Best things on my training table: Chicken, burritos, rice beans and salad.
Planned career: Considering physical therapy.
My family: Parents Kim and Mark; brothers Andrew, Isaac, John and David; sisters Melissa, Miriam, Sarah, Katie and Elizabeth.
I would love to visit: Cambodia and Tajikistan.
Are high school sports necessary? Yes. High school sports keep you going. You have a team atmosphere and family, and you look forward to running races.
