Athlete of the Week: Alexis Hutchison, Centerville

Name: Alexis Hutchison

School: Centerville

Grade: Senior

Age: 17

Sport: Soccer

Claim to fame/honors: Midfielder is third-year varsity player; plan to study nursing and play college basketball

Bet you didn’t know … I also play basketball

Words you live by: “I can do anything through Christ who strengthens me.”

Toughest opponent: Beavercreek

Biggest influence: My parents

Match-day rituals: Pray and listen to music

What’s on your bedroom walls: Pictures of my friends and I

When I’m bored I like to … Play with my dog, Ava

Favorite movie: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Person who would play you in a movie: Blake Lively

Favorite TV show: Big Brother or The Bachelor

Favorite musical artist: Dan + Shay

I can’t live without: My family

I can live without: TV

Event you’d like to attend: FIFA World Cup

Favorite book: To Kill A Mockingbird

Favorite home-cooked meal: Crispy chicken

Favorite restaurant: Cheesecake Factory

Favorite smell: Vanilla

Favorite cereal: Honey Nut Cheerios

Store where you’d like a shopping spree: Dick’s Sporting Goods

Vegetable you won’t eat: Onion

I’d love to trade places for a day with … LeBron James

Whose mind would you like to read? My parents

Place where you’d love to travel? Italy

Talent you’d like to have? Singing

Favorite school subject: Math

Favorite athlete: Alex Morgan

Favorite team: Golden State Warriors

Favorite Olympic sport: Soccer

Something in the world I’d like to change: World Hunger

Favorite sports moment: When I scored against Alter

Favorite junk food: Ice cream

Best thing about soccer: Develops strong friendships that last a lifetime

In 10 years, I hope to be … married and be a physician assistant

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