Meet the athlete: Ben Schulz

Published 5:04 pm Friday, October 4, 2024

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Albert Lea senior plays soccer, track

Q: What grade are you in?
A: 12th

Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend?
A: Albert Lea, ALHS

Q: Who is your immediate family?
A: Jodi and Steve Schulz are my parents. My sisters are Elle and Maggie.

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Q: Which sports do you play?
A: Soccer and track

Q: What is your favorite part of playing your sport?
A: Getting to compete physically with peers.

Q: What has playing that sport taught you?
A: Life isn’t always fair; someone is always better.

Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?
A: Having fun at captain’s practice.

Q: What sports did your family members play?
A: My mom did basketball and volleyball; my dad did football and basketball.

Q: What are your sports-related achievements?
A: Making it to state in track and scoring a goal on varsity.

Q: What are your sports-related goals?
A: To win our first section game.

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
A: Messi — he’s the best.

Q: What are your college plans? Major?
A: I plan on attending either Iowa State or Colorado School of Mines to go into engineering.

Q: What is your favorite school subject?
A: Math

Q: Who is your favorite teacher?
A: Mr. Haney

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Piano, sailing, fishing and reading

Q: What is your dream job?
A: I’m not sure yet.

Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: “Suits”

Q: What is an interesting fact about you?
A: I am diabetic.