Reporter Athlete of the Week: Elle Watts

Lindbergh High School’s Elle Watts, basketball, was selected as the Renton Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week for Dec. 14.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Language Arts

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: I enjoy being around my friends and family.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My family and coaches. They always encourage and support me.

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

A: I spend the day listening to music and creating visions in my head of what I want to do in the game and how I want to succeed.

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

A: My team and I have a few but they are top secret.

From the Sideline

“Elle is a strong leader on the team as a team captain. She scored her 1,000th career point in the Dec. 7 game against Foster. She is averaging a double-double through the first three games, averaging 19.7 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks per game. She is one of the most dominant players in the state as a three-time first team all-league player.”

— Coach Allen Dodson