Todd Beamer High School’s Lillie Lyons, gymnastics, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for March 2.
Q: What is your favorite subject/class in school?
A: AP literature and Leadership
Q: What other activities/hobbies do you participate in?
A: ASB/Leadership, mentor, running, journaling, yoga
Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?
A: My coaches, Cassie and Jen, and Mr. Obungen, Mrs. Mongrain, Nicole Callopy
Q: Do you have a pre- or post-game tradition? What is it?
A: “Mindfulness” meditation before every meet
Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?
A: “Moon River,” by Frank Ocean (from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”)
From the Sideline
Lilly is a three-time state qualifier. Her freshman year, she qualified for balance beam. Her junior year, she qualified for all-around. Her senior year, she qualified for vault, bars, beam and floor. She was the All-City all-around champion two years in a row, for her junior and senior years, and captain for two years.
The Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Federal Way Public Schools, Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse and Sylvan Learning.