Athlete of the Week: Cailey McNinch, Dixie

Name: Cailey McNinch

School: Dixie

Grade: Senior

Age: 17

Sports: Softball

Claim to fame/honors: Third-year varsity second baseman; class valedictorian carries 4.2 grade-point average; plans to attend Wright State University and major in education

Bet you didn’t know … I have five brothers and I’m the only girl

Words you live by: Why fit in when you’re born to stand out (Dr. Seuss)

Toughest opponent: Definitely myself because I’m really hard on myself

Biggest influence: My parents

Game-day rituals: I listen to music in my car

When I’m bored I like to … watch Netflix

Favorite movie: Finding Nemo

Person who would play you in a movie: Emma Watson

Favorite TV show: Friends

Favorite musical artist: Pink

I can’t live without: My family

I can live without: Homework

Event you’d like to attend: Summer Olympics

Favorite book: Harry Potter series

Favorite home-cooked meal: My mom’s spaghetti and meatballs

Favorite restaurant: Chick-fil-A

Favorite smell: Campfire

Favorite cereal: Froot Loops

Store where you’d like a shopping spree: American Eagle

Vegetable you won’t eat: Asparagus

I’d love to trade places for a day with … a pro athlete

Whose mind would you like to read? My dog, Gracie, a Mastiff

Place where you’d love to travel? Hawaii

Talent you’d like to have? More artistic ability

Favorite school subject: Math

Favorite athlete: Jennie Finch

Favorite team: Ohio State

Favorite Olympic sport: Softball when it becomes an Olympic sport again in 2020

Something in the world I’d like to change: Decrease amount of negativity

Favorite sports moment: In general the feeling after winning a game

Favorite junk food: Doritos

Best thing about softball: Your team becomes family

In 10 years, I hope to be … graduated from college and becoming a teacher

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