Meet the athlete: Mia Fjelsta
Published 7:22 pm Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Albert Lea junior looks to advance in section tourney with team
Q: What grade are you in?
A: 11th.
Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend?
A: Albert Lea, Albert Lea High School.
Q: Who is your immediate family?
A: Brad, Tanya, Summer and Braden.
Q: Which sports do you play?
A: Hockey and softball.
Q: What is your favorite part of playing your sport?
A: Getting to be with my teammates every day during the season.
Q: What has playing that sport taught you?
A: You can always push yourself farther than you thought you could.
Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?
A: Our holiday hockey tournament in Blaine.
Q: How did you get started in your sport?
A: Passed down through family.
Q: What sports did your family members play?
A: My dad played baseball and hockey and my mom was a cheerleader. My brother is also in hockey.
Q: What are your sports-related achievements?
A: Lettering in both hockey and softball.
Q: What are your sports-related goals?
A: Pass the first round in sections for hockey.
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
A: Hannah Brandt, because she is good at scoring goals and is aggressive.
Q: What are your college plans? Major?
A: Stay in Minnesota, major in elementary education.
Q: What is your favorite school subject?
A: History.
Q: Who is your favorite teacher?
A: Mr. Bohada.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Boating, sports and hanging with friends.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: Elementary school teacher.
Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: “Criminal Minds.”
Q: What is an interesting fact about you?
A: I am the youngest one in my grade.