Athlete of the Week: Liz Kellum, Fairfield High School
Monday, September 08, 2008
Name: Liz Kellum.
School: Fairfield High School.
Sport: Soccer.
Class: Senior.
Age: 17.
Claim to fame: "Just giving 110 percent." Kellum, a goalkeeper and tri-captain, is in her third year on varsity for the Indians. She carries a 3.29 grade point average and hopes to play soccer in college.
Toughest opponent: "Lakota West."
Favorite pro athlete: "Brandon Phillips."
Game-day rituals: "Listen to loud music and get pumped up."
Last DVD you bought: "Dumb & Dumber."
Hours per week you're on the field: 20.
Vegetable you just won't eat: Asparagus.
My biggest
superstition: Saying something before it happens.
Favorite book as a child: Go, Dog. Go!
Favorite piece of clothing: Hoodies.
Most prized possession: "My cell phone."
Exercise you hate the most: "Running."
Favorite cereal: Lucky Charms.
Favorite musical artist: Kenny Chesney.
Biggest influence: "Mikey Hubbard. I had her as a teacher in fifth grade and she's trained me. She's always been there for me."
Philosophy on life: "Everything happens for a reason."
Best thing about soccer: "The people. You get to meet people that sometimes you normally wouldn't get to meet."
Worst thing about soccer: "Always being busy."
In 10 years, I'll be ... "In my career. I don't know yet."
