Kent Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Cora Mehl

Mehl gives 100% effort and has a can do attitude.

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Courtesy photo.

The Kent Reporter’s female athlete of the week for the week of Mar. 1 is Kentlake High School sophomore Cora Mehl, dance.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

History

Name your Mount Rushmore (Top 4) favorite movies:

La La Land, Cloud 9, Priscilla, High School musical 2

Who is the person in your life that has helped you succeed the most?

My Mom

You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?

Dr pepper and dots pretzels

Describe your pre-game ritual:

Team chant

Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

Already Over by Sabrina carpenter

From the sidelines: Cora always has a smile on her face and a CAN DO attitude! She always gives 100% effort and is also some of our comedic relief when we need it. Cora is a great student and she is a Lieutenant on our dance team. She is a very capable leader and dancer who has exhibited tremendous growth in her time with the Flames.


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