Athlete of the Week: Riley Allen, Bellbrook High School

Riley Allen

Riley Allen

Name: Riley Allen

School: Bellbrook High School

Sports: Varsity basketball cheerleading and track & field

Class: 2018

Age: 17

Claim to fame: Breaking the school record in pole vault

Bet you didn’t know: I was a gymnast for 11 years

Favorite book: The Other Wes Moore

Favorite movie: The Sandlot

Favorite TV show: Parks and Recreation

Favorite pro athlete/why: Aly Raisman because of her emotional and physical strength

Favorite smell: Fall candles

Favorite home-cooked meal: Salmon, green beans and mashed potatoes

Game-day rituals: Holding a handstand before the game starts

Person who would play me in a movie: Teresa Palmer because I have been told we have similar personalities from her role in “Hacksaw Ridge.”

Words you live by: “Work hard now so you don’t have to work hard later.” — My dad

Biggest influences/why: My grandparents because they always support me and have taught me a lot about caring for others.

I am most annoyed by: People who chew loud or with their mouth open

I can’t live without: My sister

Most embarrassing moment: I landed on a light up sign after my tumbling pass for a cheer routine, and completely broke all the lights.

In 10 years, I’ll be: A nurse

Best thing about cheerleading/track: Performing

Worst thing about cheerleading: Having to shave my legs in the winter

Vegetable I just won’t eat: I like them all

Favorite junk food: Ice cream

Favorite school subject: Science

When I am bored I like to: Watch Netflix or work out

Worst habit: Having a messy room

On my bedroom walls: Pictures of me with my family and friends

Talent I would most like to have: Singing

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