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Athlete of the Week: Chris Arozarena, Lakota West High School

Monday, May 19, 2008

Name: Chris Arozarena.

School: Lakota West High School.

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Sport: Tennis.

Class: Senior.

Age: 18.

Claim to fame: "I warmed up (teammate) Wyatt (Lippert) at the state tournament." Arozarena plays first doubles for the Firebirds. He plans to attend Clemson University, and with a 4.2 GPA, major in business.

Bet you didn't know: "I'm Cuban."

Toughest opponent: Sycamore.

Favorite pro athlete: Carson Palmer.

Person who would play you in a movie: Brad Pitt.

Game-day rituals: "Just listen to music and get prepared mentally."

Last DVD you bought: "Superbad."

Hours per week you're on the court: 10.

Vegetable you just won't eat: Broccoli.

Most prized possession: "My dog."

Exercise you hate the most: "Running in general."

Favorite movie: "Happy Gilmore."

Favorite book: "Freakonomics."

Favorite magazine: Sports Illustrated.

Favorite TV show: "Scrubs."

Favorite musical artist: Lil Wayne.

Biggest influences: "My parents (Tony and Valerie). They've always been good influences for me and I've looked up to them my whole life."

Philosophy on life: "Just live every day to the fullest."

Best thing about tennis: "Being with my friends and being outside in the nice weather."

Worst thing about tennis: "The season's too fast."

In 10 years, I'll be ... "Working. I'll have my own business."

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