The Mirror’s male athlete of the week for Feb. 16 is freshman Dean Tucker of Decatur High School, boys swim and dive.

What’s your favorite class/subject in school?

My favorite subject in school would be ELA

What additional activity/hobbies do you enjoy?

Swimming and playing games with my friends

Name your top four movies.

Jurassic Park, Interstellar, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Red

You’re on a road Trip and you stop at the gas station. What are you choosing?

Dr. Pepper and Nerd Gummy Clusters

Describe your pregame ritual and favorite post game meal?

Pre: Putting on my cap and goggles, warming up and thinking of all the possible outcomes of my race so I can be prepared. After that I jump around, slap my arms and legs.

Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

Work out and No Role Modelz both by J. Cole

From the sidelines: Dean dropped 12 seconds in his 500 freestyle time at the West Central District (WCD) Championship Meet to qualify for the WIAA 4A Boys Swim State Meet. He also established WCD qualifying times in 100 Butterfly, Breaststroke, Backstroke, 200 Individual Medley, and 200 Free. Dean has earned a 3.75 cumulative grade point average.