By
Rick Cantu - American-Statesman Staff
What expectations do you have for the Cavaliers this season?
They’re just as high as any previous year. We’ve got a different skill set from last year, but that isn’t a bad thing. We’ll definitely be expecting to do just as well, if not better than last year
Does it motivate you how other schools want to knock off Lake Travis in every sport?
There’s no doubt that it’s satisfactory to beat a school that’s known for success, regardless if it’s in that sport or a different one. Knowing that certain teams hold that extra desire to beat you definitely puts those extra pounds on your shoulders.
What’s a bigger challenge, maintaining your grades or keeping up with basketball?
Maintaining grades is a bigger challenge for me. With basketball, the passion to compete and thrive keeps you going through all of the early mornings and late nights in the gym. It’s more difficult to push through something like putting in that extra studying for that upcoming test.
What’s the coolest part about going to Lake Travis?
Wow, that’s hard. I’ve got to say the community. Everyone is very supportive of all of the teams and events, and the people are genuine about helping one another. All of the staff really set you up to improve yourself and prepare for things other than just getting good grades. Coming from a community that provides these things just makes the high school experience a lot more fun and rewarding.
If you could invite any four people in the history of the world to dinner, who would they be?
I would invite Steve Nash, Will Ferrell, William Shakespeare and (sports commentator) Steven A. Smith.
Why Will Ferrell?
I would invite Will Ferrell because no matter what the conversation is about, he will find a way to make it hilarious.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
I listen to music ahead of time to get focused. I do a lot of mental preparation and try to adjust my mindset for the game.
Tell me something about yourself that most people don’t know.
I love deep-sea fishing.
What do you consider to be the greatest invention of all time?
The internet. It revolutionized the way we do so many things today.
If you had the choice of being all-state in basketball or valedictorian of your class, which would you choose?
That’s easy, valedictorian. Basketball is great, but being valedictorian would be better in the long run.
What is your favorite sports movie?
“Coach Carter.”
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