Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Darlene Kudeituka

Published 1:30 am Friday, February 20, 2026

The Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Feb. 20 from Todd Beamer High School is Darlene Kudeituka (Jr.) cheer and girls flag football.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

English

Name your Mount Rushmore G.O.A.T. Athletes (Top 4):

Gabby Douglas, Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Flo Jo (Florence Griffith Joyner)

What does it mean to be a good teammate? Why is it important to your success? What is one thing you do to help others around you?

What it means to be a good teammate is to not be selfish, everyone should try their best and one mistake does not depict that person as whole. To be a good teammate is to constantly be encouraging and joyful even during difficult times or states of loss. When we look back I hope my teammates and I remember the good times. One thing I do to help others around me is to be happy and display a positive, encouraging mindset.

If you could have dinner with anyone (living or from the past), who would it be? Why?

If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be my parents. so they can catch up on to my life and the little details. I know they are proud of me, but I don’t get to do that a lot.

You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?

Slim Jim and a Mountain Dew Baja Blast

Describe your favorite post-game meal:

McDonalds McChicken or Nuggets

What is your Walk-up song?

Dreams and Nightmares by Meek Mill

From the sidelines:

Outstanding Play on Offense and Defense. Recognized as a 1st Team NPSL All League on both sides of the ball. Darlene has been a pioneer for the sport over the last 3 seasons and helped lead our team to 3 consecutive winnings seasons and a trip to the State Tournament in addition to participating on the State Champions Cheer Team (Stomp Division).