Haleigh Washington, Doherty
Height: 6-foot-4.
Weight: 165 pounds.
Age: 18. Born: Sept. 22, 1995, in Denver.
High school sports: Volleyball (2012 player of the year by The Denver Post) and track and field (high jump; placed sixth at the Class 5A state meet).
Grade-point average: 4.3. Class: Senior.
Favorite subject: AP biology.
Favorite athletes: I like underdogs, the ones expected to lose who are supposed to have no chance.
Favorite teams: Miami Heat and U.S. Olympic volleyball.
What I listen to: Depends on my mood — oldies from the ’60s to the ’80s, and ’80s one-hit wonders.
The best thing on my training table: Fruit.
Planned career: Undecided; committed to play volleyball at Penn State.
My family: Parents Danielle and Alecs, brother Kayden and sister Leilani.
I would love to visit: Rome.
Are high school sports necessary? Absolutely. High school sports are good for kids. Not only for exercise, but you have people willing to assist and support you.
