Athlete of the Week: Leah Maschino, Kings High School

Name: Leah Maschino

School: Kings

Sport: Cross-country

Class: 2018

Age: 17

Claim to fame: I’m running track and cross-country at Cincinnati next year

Bet you didn’t know: I used to play soccer

Toughest opponent/why: Turpin has always been our closest conference opponent

Favorite book: Dear John

Favorite movie: Marley and Me

Favorite artist: Thomas Rhett

Favorite pro athlete: Emma Coburn

Favorite smell: Vanilla

Favorite meal: Pasta

Game-day rituals: Throwback music and pinky prayers with teammates

Person who would play me in a movie: Jennifer Lawrence

Words you live by: Lean not on your own understanding but trust in the Lord with all your heart

Biggest influence: My sister

Most annoyed by: Slow drivers

Can’t live without: My dog

Most embarrassing moment: Getting disqualified at track regionals freshman year

In 10 years I’ll be: A nurse living life with my husband and dogs

Best thing about cross-country: Crossing the finish line

Worst thing about cross-country: All the running

Vegetable I just won’t eat: Artichokes

Favorite junk food: Chick Fil A

Favorite subject: Math

Last DVC I bought: Hacksaw Ridge

Person whose brain you’d like to pick: Nick Rizzo

Love to trade places for a day with: Someone on a beach

When I’m bored I like to: Watch Netflix

Worst habit: Procrastinating

On your bedroom walls: Picture

Talent I’d most like to have: Singing

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