Featured Athlete: Grace Deshetler
Grade: 9 | Sport: cross country
Freshman Grace Deshetler is kicking her high school career off with a running start in cross country. Deshetler likes the ability teammates to push each other in the sport, and plans on running all throughout high school.
Wingspan: How long have you been doing cross country and what got you started?
Deshetler: “I started cross country in 8th grade, I decided I wanted to stay in shape for soccer.”
Wingspan: What fuels your passion to run?
Deshetler: “My goal is to grow close with the team and improve my race time over the season. I work hard in every practice and make sure to put forth all my effort.”
Wingspan: What are your goals for this season and how are you working to achieve them?
Deshetler: “My favorite part about being on the team is the bond between everyone and how accepting the team is of one another.”
Wingspan: What is your favorite part about being on the team?
Deshetler: “My favorite part about being on the team is the bond between everyone and how accepting the team is of one another.”
Wingspan: Are you planning to continue the sport in the future?
Deshetler: “I am hoping to run all through highschool. I haven’t thought much about running in college, but I’m open to the idea.”
Wingspan: What makes cross country different from other sports?
Deshetler: “Cross country is both a team and an individual sport so you are responsible for yourself, but can also help push your teammates.”
Wingspan: How do you mentally prepare yourself before a race?
Deshetler: “I just motivate myself with positive thoughts and i think about crossing the finish line.”
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