Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Sophia Collins

Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Sophia Collins

  • Thursday, September 6, 2018 9:00am
  • Sports

Kent-Meridian High School’s Sophia Collins, volleyball, was selected as the Kent Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Video production, math, social studies

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: Horseback riding, watching movies, spending time with family

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: Mom and dad.

Q: Do you have a pre- or postgame tradition? What is it?

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A: My grandparents come to all my games, so we always go out to dinner after games.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “Solo”

From the Sideline

Sophia is a three-year varsity volleyball player. She has a 3.992 GPA. Last year she received honorable mention honors as a setter in the NPSL. She is also a part of the 12-member drill team in WAHSET (Washington High School Equestrian Team), which took second at state last spring but on the regional competition in July


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