Northeast Florida December 2016 Player Profiles

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Charles Hicks

School: The Bolles School

Sport: Cross Country

Favorite memory from high school career?

Coming in 2nd at state as a team and having the opportunity to watch the team progress.

What makes you different from everyone else?

My “unique” style of humor.

After your sports career, what do you see yourself doing?

Engineering

Shout outs?

Coach Rivera – the mastermind behind the operation.

Coach Stam – his aggressive inspiration.

Coach Matt – humiliating me up Pleasant Hill and every work out, my #1 training partner

The Bolles Team – giving me something to fight for.

If you could travel anywhere, where would it be and why?

The moon, to experience lower gravity.

Favorite holiday?

Christmas, nothing beats the sounds and smells of Christmas.

Favorite food?

Pasta with cheese.

Dream car?

Tesla models

Biggest inspiration?

Andrew Hunter, Leonidas I.
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Christian Glover

School: The Bolles School

Sport: Cross Country – Senior Captain

Favorite memory from high school career?

We got 2nd at state this year, it was the best finish for a Bolles XC team in 27 years.

What makes you different from everyone else?

My unselfishness, it is my defining trait. I always make sure to lead and support my teammates.

After your sports career, what do you see yourself doing?

I might go into medicine; I’ve always found the most pleasure in helping others.

College plans?

Looking to continue running in college, Emory is my top choice.

Favorite movie?

The Revenant.

Favorite holiday?

Thanksgiving, I eat a lot and fall is my favorite season.

Favorite food?

Apple pie

Sport you wish you could play, but can’t?

Basketball, I’ve always been passionate about it since elementary school.

Dream car?

Tesla

Biggest inspiration?

Michael Jordan, he has the heart of a champion.
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Marcus Brooks

School: Episcopal School of Jacksonville

Sport: Basketball

Favorite memory from high school career?

The night before my first big varsity game, the team gathered around me and told me to be calm.

After your sports career, what do you see yourself doing?

Continuing my desire to change lives by helping others and giving guidance to those who may need it.

What makes you different from everyone else?

My demeanor, I pride myself on having a profound impact on other’s lives.

College plans?

Find my major and make sure my degree is my #1 priority.

What athlete do you try to model your game after?

John Wall, but I try to be my own player more than anything.

Sport you wish you could play, but can’t?

Football

Dream car?

Mercedes ALG

Who is your biggest inspiration in the world?

My parents.

Favorite food?

Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
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Sara McKevitt

School: Ponte Vedra High School

Sport: Golf – senior captain

Favorite memory from high school career?

On my last hole at States I made a birdie putt as the last hole of my senior year.

What makes you different from everyone else?

Even though I’m extremely competitive, always looking out for others and eager to help them.

College plans?

Engineering Major.

What athlete do you try to model your game after?

Jordan Spieth.

Favorite holiday?

Christmas, I love ice skating and being part of such a cheery atmosphere.

Sport you wish you could play, but can’t?

Figure skating, I just could not imagine having to fly through the air and land on ice!

Favorite food?

Calamari

Any shout outs?

Coach Jim Ragland for helping me grow and improve my game and my parents for always supporting me no matter what.

Favorite movie?

Finding Nemo
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Justin Mitchell

School: The Bolles School

Sport: Football – defensive end

Favorite memory from high school career?

Being offered to play football at Harvard.

What makes you different from everyone else?

I am always challenging myself and use my time to get better at every aspect of my craft on the field and the classroom.

College plans?

Harvard football.

What athlete do you try to model your game after?

Von Miller and Vic Beasley.

Sport you wish you could play, but can’t?

I wish I knew how to do gymnastics.

Dream car?

Bugatti

Who is your biggest inspiration in the world?

My parents.

Favorite food?

Mac & cheese

Any shout outs?

All glory is given to God first. Then to my mother, Nicole, my father, Kevin, and my brothers Kris, Nic, and Jon Jon.
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Chase Rivera

School: The Bolles School

Sport: Cross Country

Favorite memory from high school career?

This year placing runner up at the state meet, it was our school’s best finish in 30 years.

What makes you different from everyone else?

I care for everybody, I am the one who welcomes the newcomers and the school chose me to give tours to people because of how nice and outgoing I am.

After your sports career, what do you see yourself doing?

I see myself becoming an engineer, I’ve always been interested in math and science.

Shout outs?

The Bolles XC team and staff. Thanks for supporting everyone this season and a special notice for my coach and friend, Matthew Morris.

College plans?

I would say my top three choices are Notre Dame, Navy, and Michigan, respectively.

Favorite holiday?

Thanksgiving, I love getting to see all my relatives in Indiana.

Favorite food?

Avocado.

Favorite movie?

Star Wars – all of them.

Biggest inspiration?

My dad.

Anything else you would like to add?

BBTE (Bring back the eighties)
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Nicole Sowell

School: Bartram Trail High School

Sport: Swimming

Favorite memory from high school career?

All the girls coming together and having on big prayer circle in the hotel room before states.

After your sports career, what do you see yourself doing?

I would like to go into the business world.

What athlete do you try to model your game after?

Missy Franklin, who is an all-around swimmer.

Shout outs?

My dad – who drives me to all my practices, even the ones at 4:15 AM.

My mom and coaches – who support and motivate me no matter what.

College plans?

I would love to swim for a college in the future.

Favorite holiday?

Christmas, I love the weather, lights, and decorations.

Favorite food?

Orange chicken.

Favorite movie?

The Pursuit of Happiness.

Sport you wish you could play, but can’t?

Basketball
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Kyle Marion

School: Providence

Sport: Basketball

Position: PG/SG

What has been your favorite memory from your high school career?

Has to be between winning State Championship in 10th grade or knocking down the buzzer beater three pointer against Dr. Phillips to save our home court streak of 3 years without a home loss.

What athlete do you try to model your game after?

Damian Lillard, who is a clutch knockdown shooter that can also penetrate any defense and stop any other guard from scoring.

What makes you different from everyone else? On and off the field?

I work and grind for everything that I have earned. I like to separate myself through hard work in the gym as well as in the classroom. My education always prevails over basketball because my young body may only last temporarily and my mind will last forever.

After your sports career is over, what do you see yourself doing?

I plan on studying in the medical field to become an orthopedic.

Any shout outs?

I first want to thank God, for all that he has done for me. From giving me wonderful parents to putting me in the perfect positions to become successful. He is my rock and my best friend, and there’s nothing I CANT do in his name. Also want to thank the Carrol family for everything you do for me.

Favorite Holiday?

Christmas, because it’s a time when my family comes together and cherish each moment with each other.

If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?

Duabi, simply because I want to see the tallest man made building in the world: Burj Khalifa

Sport you wish you could play but can’t?

Baseball

Dream car?

All black red Ferrari 458 spider with red leather interior
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Sophie Membrino

Sport: Golf

School: Ponte Vedra High School

Favorite memory from high school career?

Placing 3rd at states.

What athlete do you try to model your game after?

Jessica Korda

Favorite movie?

Soul Surfer

Sport you wish you could play but can’t?

Football

Dream Car?

Mercedes G550

Favorite Holiday?

Christmas because I can celebrate faith, family, and friends through giving.

Any college plans?

Uncommitted – but would like to play college golf!

After your sports career what do you see yourself doing?

A career in the real estate industry.

Who is your biggest inspiration in the world?

My mom.
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Grace Davis

School: Bartram Trail High School

Sport: Swimming/Diving (diver)

Favorite memory from high school career?

Coach Shawn Delifus came and watched me dive a few months before he passed away and told me how proud he was.

After your sports career, what do you see yourself doing?

Becoming an orthodontist, making America’s smiles great again!

What makes you different from everyone else?

I’m an academic scholar and will be graduating high school with my associates degree, while being a dual athlete in diving and golf.

College plans?

To attend either Yale or Alabama, followed by attending the University of Kentucky’s Dental School.

Favorite food?

Fettuccine alfredo.

Favorite movie?

Remember the Titans.

Who is your biggest inspiration in the world?

Coach Shawn Delifus

Sport you wish you could play, but can’t?

Baseball

Dream car?

Audi R8 Spider
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Lexi Smith

School: Bartram Trail High School

Sport: Swimming

Favorite memory from high school career?

Winning States

What athlete do you model your game after?

Katie Ledecky, since we are both distance swimmers.

After your sports career, what do you see yourself doing?

A career in molecular biology or genetics.

Favorite movie?

Titanic

Favorite holiday?

Christmas! I love all the festivity and cheer associated with the holiday.

Favorite food?

Pumpkin pie – with lots of ice cream!

Sport you wish you could play, but can’t?

Football

Dream car?

2016 Mustang GT

Biggest inspiration?

My parents, who work really hard so I am able to do what I love.
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