Athlete of the Week Triad High School

Name: Joni Russell

School: Triad High School

Grade: 9

Age: 16

Sports: Softball

Claim to fame/honors: Being a pitcher

Words you live by: "Always be humble and kind."

Toughest opponent: Myself

Biggest influence: My dad

Game-day rituals: Wake up with a positive attitude, eat some good food, say a prayer and rock out to some good tunes.

What's on your bedroom walls: Inspirational quotes, softball stuff and my sisters artwork

When I'm bored I like to … Dance

Favorite movie: Storks

Person who would play you in a movie: Drew Barrymore

Favorite TV show: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Favorite musical artist: Imagine Dragons

Favorite book: Maximum Ride

Favorite home-cooked meal: Lasagna

Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster

Whose mind would you like to read: My pets

Place where you'd love to travel: Italy

Talent you'd like to have: To be able to sing well

Favorite school subject: English

Favorite athlete: Kelly Barnhill

Favorite team: Florida Gators Softball

Something in the world I'd like to change: All of the hate and negativity

Favorite sports moment: I love playing softball. To me every moment I'm on that field is my favorite moment.

Favorite junk food: Funyuns

Best thing about your favorite sport: Having fun with my teammates and making memories

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