Decatur High School’s Paige Dasher, girls wrestling, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Jan. 19

Q: What is your favorite subject/class in school?

A: Leadership

Q: What other activities/hobbies do you participate in?

A: Cowboy action shooting, a competitive shooting sport, hiking and trying new things like cross country and biking

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: Coach Sam Hunt always knows what to say when he is in my corner, and my old wrestling partner, Auna Carpio

Q: Do you have a pre- or post-game tradition? What is it?

A: I stay calm and listen to music

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

A: “Go Flex,” by Post Malone

From the Sideline

“Paige is a four-year wrestler and team captain. So far this season she has a 20-7 record,” Decatur girls wrestling coach Sam Hunt said. “In December, she finished third at the Yelm Invitational and second at Hoquiam. During January our team traveled to Kelso, where Paige wrestled 11 matches and finished seventh at the largest, girls-only tournament in the state. She is highly dedicated to the wrestling team and Decatur High School.”

The Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Federal Way Public Schools, Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse, and Sylvan Learning.