Todd Beamer High School senior Joey Gartland, football, is the Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Nov. 4.

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

A: English.

Q: What additional activities/hobbies do you enjoy?

A: I like to wrestle and ride dirt bikes.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My parents.

Q: Best advice you’ve been given when it comes to your sport?

A: “Don’t think about the last play, make the next play.”

Q: Describe your pre-game ritual and favorite post-game meal:

A: Pre-game: Listening to music. Post-game: Wendy’s.

Q: Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

A: “Friends & Foes” by G Herbo.

From the sidelines: TBHS senior Joey Gartland has become a leader on our team. He leads by example. He takes the plays off at practice and on game days. He plays with a joy and love for the game. He leads the Titans team in tackles, sacks and tackles for loss. If any team had players like Joey, they would be a tough out for anyone.