Thomas Jefferson High School junior Ally Saucedo, cross country, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Oct. 11.

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

A: History.

Q: What other activities/hobbies do you enjoy?

A: Basketball.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My mom and dad.

Q: The best advice I’ve ever been given by a coach is:

A: “Stay in the moment!”

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

A: I eat pasta for dinner the night before.

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

A: “Only Human” by the Jonas Brothers.

From the sideline: TJHS junior Ally Saucedo has led the Lady Raider cross country team to currently an undefeated early season. She finished second place in the 11th grade race at the Capital Invite, which hosted 32 teams. At the largest cross country meet in the country, the Woodbridge Classic in Irvine, California, Ally finished sixth place in her division, running against some incredible competition from around the nation. Her finish helped TJHS place fourth in their division. Ally Saucedo will be instrumental in this season’s success with the Raider cross country team.