Athlete of the Week: Elisabeth Bush, Miami Valley School

Name: Elisabeth Bush

School: Miami Valley School

Grade: 10

Age: 15

Sports: Basketball, soccer

Claim to fame/honors: Beavercreek resident was Metro Buckeye League player of the year in 2016 (soccer) and first-team all-conference in 2015 and 2016 (soccer).

Bet you didn’t know … I want to live in North Carolina

Words you live by: Every day is a new day to do something great

Toughest opponent: Carroll

Biggest influence: My mom

Match-day rituals: Go out to eat before the game

What’s on your bedroom walls? AAU posters

When I’m bored I like to … hang out with friends

Favorite movie: Safe Haven

Person who would play you in a movie: Emma Stone

Favorite TV show: Friends

Favorite musical artist: Ariana Grande

I can’t live without: My family

I can live without: Bugs

Event you’d like to attend: Olympics

Favorite book: Harry Potter

Favorite home-cooked meal: Grilled chicken and rice

Favorite restaurant: Penn Station

Favorite smell: Homemade banana bread

Favorite cereal: Froot Loops

Store where you’d like a shopping spree: Kohls

Vegetable you won’t eat: Brussels sprouts

I’d love to trade places for a day with … Skylar Diggins

Whose mind would you like to read? My parents

Place where you’d love to travel? Australia

Talent you’d like to have? Singing

Favorite school subject: Math

Favorite athlete: Stephen Curry

Favorite team: Golden State Warriors

Favorite Olympic sport: Basketball

Something in the world I’d like to change: Cancer

Favorite sports moment: Winning districts and cutting down the nets my freshmen year

Favorite junk food: Cheesecake

Best thing about basketball: Getting to play with and in front of friends and family

In 10 years, I hope to be … happy with my chosen career

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