Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Published 1:30 pm Friday, December 27, 2024

The Kent Reporter athletes of the week for the week of Dec. 27 are from Kent-Meridian; Aeriana Vilog (Jr.) basketball, Christian Mortimer (Sr.) basketball.

What do you value in your sport or about your team?

Mortimer: My team is great and hard working.

Vilong: I value the new skills and the hard work we put in at practice.

What have you learned from your sport that you can take with you throughout your life/future?

Mortimer: Pull back and analyze the situation.

Vilong: I learn how different plays work and new dribbles from coach.

What do you do when you aren’t motivated and what helps you stay motivated?

Mortimer: Watch highlights.

Vilong:My teammates and coaches. I talk to one of my teammates if I am not motivated and they help me stay motivated.

Do you have a favorite pre-game meal?

Mortimer: Emerald City Smoothie.

Vilong: Granola Bars

What advice would you give to a teammate that is struggling?

Mortimer: Anything is possible, keep working and keep God first.

Vilong:I encourage them to keep trying and never give up. We are all here to support you.

From the sideline:

Mortimer: Mortimer has taken on a leadership role for his senior year. He also leads the Royals in scoring and rebounding through the first six games. He also has a GPA of 3.0

Vilong:Ariana deserves to be honored as athlete of the week because she is dedicated to her team and getting better each day.