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Athlete of the Week: Brian Norris, Mason High School

Monday, May 12, 2008

Name: Brian Norris.

School: Mason High School.

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Sport: Volleyball.

Class: Senior.

Age: 18.

Claim to fame: "My serve or my hitting." Norris is a 5-foot-11 outside hitter for the Comets. He plans on attending Bowling Green State University and is undecided on a major.

Bet you didn't know: "I'm distantly related to Chuck Norris."

Toughest opponent: Lakota West.

Favorite pro athlete: Mike Alstott.

Person who would play you in a movie: Jason Statham.

Game-day rituals: "I normally relax and hang out with my friends."

Last DVD you bought: "300."

Hours per week you're in the gym: 20.

Vegetable you just won't eat: Peas.

Most prized possession: My car.

Drill you hate the most: The butterfly drill.

Favorite movie: "300."

Favorite book: "Harry Potter."

Favorite magazine: "Any car magazine."

Favorite TV show: "That 70's Show."

Favorite musical artist: Dance Gavin Dance.

Biggest influence: "My father (Ken). He's helped me out in every sport, and helped me in everything in my life."

Philosophy on life: "Have fun while you can."

Best thing about volleyball: "Getting a dig."

Worst thing about volleyball: "Getting hit in the face."

In 10 years, I'll be ... "Probably working with computers and traveling a lot."

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