Sports

Senior Spotlights: Paris Sanders, Leah Nesheim

Sanders and Nesheim are on the Eastview girls soccer team that plays its first state-tournament game on Friday.

Editor's note: This series of periodic features will highlight senior fall sports athletes at and high schools. Look for more senior spotlights throughout the season.

Name: Paris Sanders

School: Eastview High School

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What sports do you play during the year? Soccer, track and field

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?

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How would you describe yourself in three words? Generous, determined, competitive, caring

What is your favorite subject in school? English

Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? Going to Europe with the team

What is your favorite quote, and who said it? "Play to make sure everyone knows you care." —Coach Herem

What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up? "All I Do is Win" by DJ Khaled

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why? Australia, looks beautiful

What are your plans next year? University of St. Thomas, playing soccer and running track

 

Name: Leah Nesheim

School: Eastview High School

What sports do you play during the year? Soccer, track and field

Who was your favorite athlete growing up? Hope Solo

How would you describe yourself in three words? Funny, fast, competitive, determined

What is your favorite subject in school? AP Psychology

Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you? Going to Europe to play soccer in Sweden

What is your favorite quote, and who said it? "Leave everything you have on the field."

What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up? "Teach Me How to Dougie" by Cali Swag District

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why? Fiji, it's beautiful

What are your plans next year? Playing soccer at the University of Minnesota-Duluth

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