Athlete of the Week: Brooke House, Chaminade Julienne

Name: Brooke House

School: Chaminade Julienne

Grade: Junior

Age: 17

Sports: Lacrosse, soccer

Claim to fame/honors: Vandalia resident is a three-year varsity lacrosse player; broke school record for goals in one season (67); member of National Honor Society

Bet you didn’t know … I also played basketball, volleyball, track, softball and gymnastics in grade school

Words you live by: With God all things are possible

Toughest opponent: Myself

Biggest influence: My teammates and friends

Match-day rituals: Listening to my pregame playlist with my best friend

What’s on your bedroom walls: Gray paint

When I’m bored I like to … run

Favorite movie: Benchwarmers

Person who would play you in a movie: Amy Schumer

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite musical artist: Lil Yachty

I can’t live without: My family

I can live without: Spiders

Event you’d like to attend: Post Malone concert

Favorite book: 1984

Favorite home-cooked meal: Steak and green beans

Favorite restaurant: Noodles & Co.

Favorite smell: Rain

Store where you’d like a shopping spree: Petland

Vegetable you won’t eat: Peas

I’d love to trade places for a day with … The president

Whose mind would you like to read? My dog, Maisy, a golden retriver

Place where you’d love to travel? Australia

Talent you’d like to have? Cooking

Favorite school subject: Anatomy

Favorite athlete: My little brother, Conner

Favorite team: Any team CJ Eagles

Favorite Olympic sport: Gymnastics

Something in the world I’d like to change: No more spiders

Favorite sports moment: All our team wins

Favorite junk food: Strawberry ice cream

Best thing about lacrosse: When our team passes the ball down the field really well and then we get a goal and everyone is excited

In 10 years, I hope to be … super happy living my life

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