Federal Way High School junior Karma Walker, basketball, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Dec. 24.

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

A: Math/Algebra 2.

Q: What additional activities/hobbies do you enjoy?

A: Basketball, volleyball, track and Black Student Union.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My basketball coach, Coach Amanda Segerman.

Q: What is the best advice you’ve been given when it comes to your sport?

A: “Play your game, and don’t focus on anybody else.” – Coach Amanda and Larry Thornton.

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

A: Pre-game ritual: Stretching and listening to music. Post-game meal: Fruits (mainly bananas and apples).

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

A: I like music by Summer Walker.

From the sidelines: Federal Way junior Karma Walker isn’t only an incredibly gifted athlete, she’s the entire package. She works hard every single day to improve, not only her game, but her teammates as well. You will often hear Karma teaching her younger teammates all aspects of the game. During practice, she’s coaching them one-on-one in the post, showing them how to be better defenders, how to defend a post like her. She makes everyone around her better, every day. She’s a classroom favorite of most of her teachers as well. Her character and integrity are second to none. She truly is one of a kind. While she was at the top of the NPSL in rebounds as a sophomore, that trend has only continued. During the Eagles’ last two victories, Karma has had double-doubles. Against Kent Meridian, she poured in 21 points and 13 rebounds. Against Kentlake, she dumped another 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Her performance on and of the court, her dedication, loyalty and pure heart, make her very deserving of Athlete of the Week.