Alyssa Svalberg, Grandview
Height: 5-foot-9. Weight: 145 pounds.
Age: 18. Born: Oct. 1, 1995, in Denver.
High school sport: Volleyball (setter and right-side hitter, helped the Wolves win the Class 5A state championship last weekend).
Grade-point average: 3.5.
Class: Senior.
Favorite subjects: Mathematics and weight training.
Favorite athlete: Kerry Walsh.
Favorite team: Colorado Rockies.
What I listen to: Anything alternative or rap.
The best things on my training table: Protein shakes, chicken and fish.
Planned career: Dietician or sports nutritionist.
My family: Parents Bridget and Tom, sisters Tori and Tarayn.
I would love to visit: Greece.
Are high school sports necessary? Yes, they are completely necessary because they give you a love and appreciation for sports. It’s not like club sports, where you’re worried about college; you just play because you love it and that’s the best part of high school.
