Meet the athlete: Drake Dawson
Published 5:55 pm Monday, April 1, 2019
Albert Lea senior transitions from basketball to baseball season
Q: What grade are you in?
A: 12.
Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend?
A: Albert Lea, Albert Lea High School.
Q: Who is your immediate family?
A: Dad, Jared; mom, Shanna; siblings Grace, Evie and Alec.
Q: Which sports do you play?
A: Basketball, baseball.
Q: What is your favorite part of playing your sport?
A: Being able to play with the same teammates since I was 9.
Q: What has playing that sport taught you?
A: Work ethic.
Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?
A: Winning state in baseball.
Q: How did you get started in your sport?
A: First started playing in T-ball.
Q: What sports did your family members play?
A: Football and basketball.
Q: What are your sports-related achievements?
A: Winning state in baseball and our first win in basketball.
Q: What are your sports-related goals?
A: Be the best I can be.
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
A: Brian Dozier. He is very faithful and fun to watch.
Q: What are your college plans? Major?
A: Attending Crown College in St. Bonifacius to study health sciences.
Q: What is your favorite school subject?
A: Band.
Q: Who is your favorite teacher?
A: Mr. Barickman.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Hunting, fishing, boating and playing music.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: Chiropractor.
Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: “The Office.”
Q: What is an interesting fact about you?
A: I play drums at school and church.