Athlete of the Week: Rylee Nisewonder, Franklin High School

Name: Rylee Nisewonder

School: Franklin

Sport: Bowling

Class: 2018

Age: 17

Bet you didn’t know: I’ve been bowling since I was in diapers

Toughest opponent/why: Myself because I get in my own head

Favorite movie: Pitch Perfect

Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy

Favorite musical artist: I love Kane Brown

Favorite pro athlete/why: Danielle McEwan because she’s very good at bowling and has such a smooth release. She’s fun to watch.

Favorite smell: Brownies or cake

Favorite home-cooked meal: Mom’s homemade spaghetti

Game-day rituals: Music and concentration. I listen to my music and like to stay to myself before matches and tournaments.

Words you live by: In the end it will be okay. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.

Biggest influence/why: My dad because he has taught me everything I know about bowling and helped me to get to where I am today.

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

I can’t live without: My friends and family

In 10 years, I’ll be: A surgical nurse and hopefully starting a family and my own life

Best thing about bowling: Competing and traveling to tournaments

Worst thing about bowling: Struggling to figure out different oil patterns

Vegetable I just won’t eat: Brussels sprouts

Favorite junk food: Little Debbie Zebra Cakes

Favorite school subject: Anatomy/science

Love to trade places for a day with: Any celebrity

When I’m bored, I like to: Listen to music, go bowl or play with my puppies

Worst habit: Getting disappointed in myself when it comes to bowling

On my bedroom walls: Pictures of friends

Talent I’d most like to have: Singing

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