Athlete of the Week: Morgan White, Fairfield High School

Name: Morgan White

School: Fairfield High School

Sport: Soccer

Grade: Class of 2019

Age: 16

Claim to fame: I literally smile through everything even when playing soccer

Bet you didn’t know: I’m left-handed in everything accept for writing, and I’m right-footed, also I’m a really good artist

Toughest opponent/why: It would have to be a team named BYRC. For club, we’ve played them twice and it’s been close both times and they’re a team that brings out the best play

Favorite movie: Either Get Out or Moana; I love Disney movies

Favorite TV show: Spongebob

Favorite musical artist/song: At the moment it is SZA along with her song called “The Weekend”

Favorite pro athlete/why: Crystal Dunn. She is a really smart and fast player and that’s what I want to be. She was really successful in both high school and in college and got a lot of awards and I’m working towards that

Favorite smell: Gasoline

Favorite home-cooked meal: Chicken spaghetti and mashed potato casserole

Game-day ritual: Listen to Cardi B and eat Skittles.

Person who could play you in a movie /why: It could be Simone Biles. Around school people say that I look like her and we’re both pretty short

Words you live by: I know I can

Biggest influence/why: My team, coaches and my parents. They all push me to do better and be better and they keep me up when I’m down and help me go with the flow and to just play

You are most annoyed by: People who talk entirely too much or when people are too loud or touchy.

You can’t live without: My dog or my friends and family

Most embarrassing moment: In class when I was laughing and then passed gas on accident

In 10 years you’ll be: Somewhere playing soccer. I’ll have a boyfriend and a really nice house.

Best thing about soccer: Anyone can play and be good at it if you just apply yourself. You can be any height or size, different skill levels so anyone can enjoy it. It’s also really fun with the ball at your feet. To me it’s another burst of energy.

Worst thing about soccer: There are people who love to flop and exaggerate instead of the just playing a good hard game

Vegetable I just won’t eat: Peas.

Favorite junk food: Oreos and fruit snacks

Favorite school subject: This year would have to be mathematics because algebra makes more sense than geometry

Person you’d love to trade places with: Beyoncé. She has it all and can afford anything

When I’m bored I like to: Listen to music, clean or just think about things

Worst habit: Biting my nails

On your bedroom walls: Pictures of me and friends and I have a picture of my old team and some badges and an award. Also a picture my friend made for me.

Talent you’d most like to have: Dancing

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