Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2: Joyce Muliaganotoa

FWHS outside hitter leads volleyball team in digs, kills.

Athlete of the Week:

Federal Way High School’s Joyce Muliaganotoa, girls volleyball, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2.

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

A: History and math.

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

A: Volleyball, Pacific Islanders Club, reading to students at Mirror Lake Elementary and playing piano for church.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: Coach Donja Walker motivates me to play up to my best ability.

Q: Do you have a pre­game/competition ritual or post­game tradition, and what is it?

A: Pre – Mele V. and Joyce pay homage to Federal Way’s legacy by touching the display of the old court outside the new gym. Post – Mele V. and Joyce take a picture holding up the letters on your hand in an “L” or “W.”

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

A: “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran.

From the sideline: Joyce has consistently led the team in kills this season and is second in digs. Joyce is also leading the league in kills with a 3.3/set average. Joyce is an inspirational leader as many the underclassmen look up to her. She is always pushing the girls to work hard in practice.