The Olympian's High School Athletes of the Week for Oct. 9

• Published October 09, 2008

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RAINEY PELZEL

Centralia girls soccer

•Age: 15

•Year: Freshman

•Lives in: Centralia

•Family: Parents, Keith and Dena; three older siblings and one younger sibling

•Other sports at Centralia: Tennis

•About last week: Pelzel, a midfielder, knocked in a penalty kick for the winning goal in the Tigers' 1-0 victory over Hoquiam. She had four goals and an assist in a 7-0 win over Elma.

•Comments about last week: "I thought it was pretty cool. I like how my coach let me take the PKs."

If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be? "Harriet Tubman."

If you won the lottery, what would you buy? "I'd buy a really nice house."

What was the last song/album you put on your iPod? "I have an iPod but can't put any songs on it."

What's something interesting or unique about yourself? "I went to Cambodia for missionary work."

What's your favorite food? "Homemade bread."

Do you have a pregame routine? "I soccer juggle before games."

If you weren't playing soccer, what would you be doing? "I would try out for swimming. Or just stay active."

Who's the funniest person on your team? "(Goalkeeper) Jordan Scherer. She always makes me laugh."

What was the last movie you saw in theaters? "Stepbrothers."

On a day off from school, what would you do? "I would go shopping."

If you could describe yourself in one word, what would that word be? "Active."

Best place to hang out in Centralia? "A lot of people hang out at Subway. But I don't go there."

Your first name is unique. Is there some history behind it? "My dad thought I was going to be a boy. My name was going to be Rainier. But I was a girl, so I was named Rainey."

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MIKE HAUPERT

Black Hills football

•Age: 17

•Year: Senior

•Lives in: Olympia

•Family: Parents, Dave and Diane; twin brother, Jake; older sister, Kelsey

•Other sports at Black Hills: Track and field

•About last week: In Black Hills' 27-18 win over Centralia, Haupert recovered a Centralia fumble on the 1-yard line with 2 minutes, 31 seconds to go in the game, then sealed the victory with a 97-yard touchdown run two plays later. He finished the game with 126 rushing yards and 52 passing yards, completing 6-of-8 attempts.