Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Sione Aho

Thomas Jefferson High School’s Sione Aho, track and field, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for April 6.

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

A: Nutrition and wellness class.

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

A: I like drinking kava and spending time with family and friends.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My father, Rais Aho, because he was always tough on me, but without his tough love, I wouldn’t have the character as a student/athlete.

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

A: Smile, pray, and listen to music.

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

A: “God’s Plan” by Drake.

From the sideline: Senior Sione Aho threw a personal best 144 feet, 10 inches in the discus, which moved him to No. 2 on the NPSL discus throwers this early in the season. Sione’s hard work in the weight room and constant focus on improving his technique in practice have made him a leader and example to other athletes.