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.

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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.

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Tyler Julson covers sports for the Albert Lea Tribune.

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