Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Ariana Ely

Published 1:30 pm Friday, May 8, 2026

The Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week of May 8 from Federal Way High School is Ariana Ely (sophomore), track and field.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

Math because I am able to challenge myself and push myself academically.

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

Simone Biles, Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Tara Davis Woodhall

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 to me is being able to help other people when you see they need help and also motivating your team is important.

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

I would have dinner with my uncle because he knows what I need to eat so I can be a better athlete.

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

I would get a Gatorade and some chips.

Describe your favorite post-game meal.

My favorite postgame meal is chicken, pasta and water because it allows my body to have the fuel to perform good.

From the sidelines:

Ariana Ely has emerged as an exceptional young athlete who has made significant strides in recent weeks. She currently leads the team in the long jump (16’5.75”) and triple jump (33’2”), while also contributing as a key member of the team’s league-leading 4x100m and 4x200m relay squads. Ariana’s versatility and rapid improvement point to a bright and promising future in the sport. Ariana is also a great representative of our program. She is positive, hardworking, and supportive of her teammates. She has been a strong contributor both in competition and as a person within the team.