MALE
Josh Major, Columbus East sophomore football player
Major carried 28 times for 122 yards and three touchdowns and completed 4 of 4 passes for 61 yards Friday in a 28-14 sectional semifinal win against Whiteland.
His performance last week:
“I feel like overall, it was our best game as a team. We really executed, and it wasn’t just one person doing everything. Everyone contributed, and that’s what led to our overall success.”
Do you do anything special to prepare?
“I usually listen to music and watch a lot of film.”
Favorite drink:
“Gatorade”
Favorite food:
“Chicken”
Favorite music group:
“Drake”
Favorite book:
“Where the Red Fern Grows”
Favorite class:
“Weights”
Role model:
“My dad (Mark Major)”
Best advice:
“Work your hardest and do your best in everything you do. Give 100 percent in everything you do.”
Athletics goal:
“Win state”
If you could travel anywhere:
“Probably Hawaii, because I would like to go to the beach, and it’s really nice down there.”
FEMALE
Danielle Giles, Hauser senior volleyball player
Giles led the Jets with 16 digs and an ace in a three-set regional loss at Indianapolis Lutheran.
Her performance last week:
“I feel like we gave a whole effort. With it being my senior year, I just wanted to go out there without any negativity and play my game.”
Do you do anything special to prepare?
“In the locker room, we jam out to music and do a lot of team bonding stuff.”
Favorite drink:
“Sprite”
Favorite food:
“Macaroni and cheese”
Favorite music group:
“Beyonce”
Favorite book:
“In the Woods”
Favorite class:
“English”
Role model:
“My dad (Mike Giles)”
Best advice:
“To just go out there and give it your best, and it will work out in your favor.”
Athletics goal:
“To be playing in college next year.”
If you could travel anywhere:
“The Great Barrier Reef because I love underseas stuff, and I’d love to go snorkeling and see the bright colored fish.”
