Prep Spotlight: Getting to know Bethany cross country runner Ava League
The Oklahoman asked each athlete who attended a media day to answer their favorite music and more as part of its Prep Spotlight series.
Bethany cross country runner Ava League hails from the Oklahoma City area. The Oklahoman recently conducted a media day interview to gain insights into her life as a high school athlete. We'll take a closer look at some of her answers.
Ava enjoys finding good movies to watch in her downtime - a hidden talent she has. As for pregame music, she's pumped up by the tunes of Elevation Rhythm and Lizzy McAlpine. Her aspirations extend beyond athletics. She dreams of becoming a journalist or scientific writer.
When asked to name the best athlete outside her team, Ava pointed to University of North Texas runner and former Byng standout Ava Thompson. Her school mascot, the Bethany Beetles, sparks her creativity. She believes a terrifying beetle costume would make for an intriguing change.
Nick Sardis, covering high school sports for The Oklahoman, invites readers to send story ideas to nsardis@oklahoman.com or @nicksardis on Twitter. Interested in staying updated on high school coverage? Subscribe to The Varsity Club newsletter.
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