ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Courtney Schade

Courtney Schade

Q: Who is your favorite athlete? A: I look up to Destinee Hooker because she plays the same position as me, and she’s amazing. She’s on the USA volleyball team.   Q: Who are your greatest inspirations? A: My parents. They’ve always been there for me, and they’ve helped me through the tough times.   Q: Do you have any pre-game rituals? A: My team and I always go out to eat, and we normally order the same thing every time we go.   Q: What activities are you involved with outside school? A: I hang out with my friends, and I play volleyball at my club, too.    Q: What are your goals for next season? A: Next season, my main goal is to make it past the second round of the playoffs since we haven’t been able to do that in three years.   About Courtney Schade School: Cypress Ranch High School Class: Sophomore Sport: Volleyball  Notable: Named varsity newcomer of the year