The Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Oct. 10 from Todd Beamer High School is Austin Messer (Jr.) cross country.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

Math

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

Cole Hocker, Grant Fisher, David Rudisha, Yaren Nuguse

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?

To be a good teammate is to push yourself and them to be better, in and outside of the sport. It is important because it makes the whole team better. One thing I do to help other around is to make sure I’m not getting into trouble. I try to show them through my example.

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

I would have dinner with Mr. Bogatay (my coach) because he is a fun guy to talk to and helps me see new perspectives.

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

Water and a box of fruit.

Describe your favorite post-game meal:

Tacos with bean dip and guacamole

What is your Walk-up song?

I don’t have one

From the Sidelines:

Austin, is deserving of athlete of the week for his dedication towards self-improvement in all aspects of being a student-athlete. Austin has shown a commitment to school, leadership on the team and hard work to improve his times on the cross country course. He represents the qualities that we hope our scholar athletes can build and develop as part of our team. Currently, leading the Titans with top times in the 2 Mile and 5,000 M