Federal Way High School’s Alphonzo Tuputala, football, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7.

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

A: Marketing

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

A: Link Crew, leadership, church and making music.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: Dad – taught him everything he knows, especially core values.

Q: Do you have a pre-­game/competition ritual or post­-game tradition, and what is it?

A: On game days, Alphonzo prays in the morning, afternoon, during the game, and post-game.

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

A: “Still Think About You” by A-Boogie

From the sideline: Alphonzo Tuputala led the game on Aug. 31 in tackles with 12, seven of which were solo tackles. He had one sack and two tackles for a loss. He caused a fumble and generally created havoc all night long. He scored on a two-yard run in the third quarter to put the Eagles up 17 points. Alphonzo is a senior football team captain and has committed to play football at the University of Washington next year.