Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Feb. 17: Ezra Veloria

Decatur senior won the WIAA Region 2 Championship at 135 pounds to advance to the state wrestling tournament.

Decatur High School senior Ezra Veloria, wrestling, is the Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Feb. 17.

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

A: Video production with Mr. Howard.

Q: What hobbies do you enjoy outside of your sport?

A: Hanging out with my best friends Chaelyn, Teryona, and Matilde. Plus filming and editing videos.

Q: Who is the person in your life that has helped you succeed the most?

A: My family — mom, dad, brother, and sister. They support me in everything I choose to do and give me honest advice.

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

A: I would have dinner with the Queen SZA herself. She seems so positive and I would want to ask her how she does it.

Q: Describe your pre-game ritual:

A: I usually blast some music to get myself hyped, but more recently I have been listening to calmer music to relax. Plus I drink a ton of water and eat some fruit.

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

A: “Low” by SZA.

From the sidelines: Decatur senior Ezra Veloria won the WIAA Region 2 Championship at 135 pounds last weekend to advance to WIAA 3A/4A Wrestling State Tournament. She was selected as captain of this year’s team. Ezra is a four-year varsity letter award winner in girls wrestling. She has also won three varsity letters in cross country. Ezra has earned a 3.86 cumulative grade point average. Ezra has challenged herself taking five Advanced Placement Classes and currently completing a full-time schedule in Running Start at Highline College.