The Olympian's High School Athletes of the Week

The Olympian • Published October 28, 2008

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Ashley Villm

Tumwater girls soccer

•Age: 16

•Year: Junior

•Family: Parents, Tim and Deb; older sister, Jessica

•Other sports at Tumwater: Dance

•About last week: Although a defender, Villm's offensive side came up big, scoring both of the Thunderbirds' winning goals in their two shutout wins last week over Hoquiam and River Ridge. The T-Birds also haven't allowed a goal since Sept. 26.

•Comment about last week: "It wasn't our best games. I have a feeling we'll be getting a lot better. I think we'll be much better this week."

•Favorite class at Tumwater: "A.P. U.S. History with Mr. Taylor."

•Last movie you saw in theaters? "House Bunny."

•How long have you been playing soccer? "Since the end of fifth grade."

•If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be? "Mia Hamm. She's an amazing soccer player, and she's a woman. She's very inspirational."

•If you won the lottery, what would you buy? "I would probably save up for something later. Maybe buy a soccer complex around here."

•What was the last song/album you put on your iPod? "It's been a long time. My iPod is broken."

•Do you have a favorite food? "I like pasta. I'm not a picky person."

•Do you have a pregame routine? "Our team listens to music and turns off the lights and visualize."

•Is there something interesting about yourself? "We have a bunch of ducks. We have 10."

•If you had a day off from school, what would you do? "I would do anything outside. I love being outside."

•Who's the funniest person on your team? "Lindsey Bert. She has the funniest jokes ever. She's a hilarious jokester."

•Is there something coach Lew Kittle says to you or the team a lot? "You never deserve things, you earn them."

•If you weren't playing soccer right now, which other sports would you be doing? "Dance."

Kashif Khan

Chehalis boys tennis

•Age: 17

•Year: Senior