Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Feb. 7: Willie Skipper

Published 2:20 pm Thursday, February 6, 2020

Todd Beamer High School junior Willie Skipper, basketball, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Feb. 7.

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

A: Math.

Q: What other activities/hobbies do you enjoy?

A: Football and track.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My mom.

Q: The best advice I’ve ever been given by a coach is:

A: “Always go your hardest — never take a play off.”

Q: Describe your pre-game ritual and your favorite post-game meal.

A: Pre-game ritual – Listen to music and pray. Post-game – Fruity Pebbles cereal.

Q: Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

A: “High Fashion” by Roddy Ricch.

From the sideline: Todd Beamer High School junior Willie Skipper is a great leader around school and on the court. He competes at a high level with great energy. Willie is second in the league in rebounding with a league game high of 16 rebounds. He is a three-sport varsity athlete (football, basketball and track). His presence at Todd Beamer makes our school a better place.