Thomas Jefferson Raiders boys tennis player Matthew Arnold was nominated and selected as the Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Week for Sept. 15.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: A.P. calculus

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: Honor Society, Boy Scouts

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: Coach Andrew Buchan

Q: Do you have a pre or postgame tradition? What is it?

A: Before my match, I clear my mind and focus on what I have to do to play well.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: None really.

From the Sideline

“Matthew Arnold played No. 1 singles for TJ and won both of his matches last week helping the Raiders to a early 2-0 record and first place in league standings,” Thomas Jefferson tennis coach Andrew Buchan said. “Matthew won his match versus Enumclaw and Todd Beamer, beating the Titans’ No. 1 player who placed fifth at state doubles last year.”