Thomas Jefferson High School freshman Jacob Hurskin, basketball, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Dec. 3.

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

A: History.

Q: What other activities/hobbies do you enjoy?

A: Video games.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My parents and coaches.

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

A: “Hard work pays off.”

Q: Describe your pre-match ritual?

A: Pre-game: Get focused on basketball. Post-game meal: Pizza.

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

A: Not sure of a specific song, but I like music by Roddy Ricch.

From the sideline: TJHS freshman Jacob Hurskin, as a freshman on the varsity basketball team, led the team with 14 points on Nov. 30 in a game against Everett High School.