Athlete Profile: Alezaha King

Menominee Indian High School senior Alezaha King has led the volleyball team on and off the court this season.

Not only has King been the Eagles’ top attacker this fall, she also put together a strong showing during the team’s alternate fall season schedule this past spring.

King’s best performance of the fall season came in a four-set win over Oneida Nation on Sept. 27. She recorded 24 kills, 23 digs and four aces that night.

King tallied 16 attack kills in losses to Crandon and Shiocton this season.

The senior has been playing on varsity since her freshman season and hopes to continue playing the sport at the collegiate level as well.

Q: When did your interest in volleyball begin?

A: I’ve been playing volleyball since third grade, and my love for the sport has only grown.

Q: What is your favorite part about the volleyball season?

A: My favorite part about the season would have to be just getting out there and playing, win or lose. I love the game and the way we come together as a team — going to miss them.

Q: What did the game of volleyball teach you over the years?

A: The game of volleyball taught me patience, and I’ve learned win or lose to leave it all out on the court.

Q: With the season and your volleyball career in high school coming to an end, what has been your favorite memory so far?

A: My favorite memory would have to be when I played my very first varsity game as a freshman and how scared I was. Then I came out and had five kills.

Q: As a senior, how do you try to lead the rest of the team?

A: At the start of each game, I try to encourage each and every one of my teammates to go out and have fun and do what they/we do best.

Q: Do you have any rituals you go through before a match starts?

A: I just go out and play with a positive mindset. I would listen to music in the locker room before a game to get hyped.

Q: Are there any specific individual or team goals you hope to achieve by the end of the fall season?

A: I just hope that I was a good role model for my teammates and someone they would look up to. One of my goals for myself would be to continue my volleyball career by playing in college.

Q: Being the three-sport athlete you are, how does volleyball get you ready for the basketball and track and field seasons?

A: Volleyball keeps me active and in shape. (It) gives me a healthier and positive mindset for the next sport.

Q: Favorite movie, TV show and music artist?

A: Movie — “The Notebook.” TV show — “Friends” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Music artist — J. Cole.

Q: Name one thing about yourself that not many people know?

A: A lot of people don’t know that I am Puerto Rican.

Q: What’s the greatest piece of advice you have ever been told?

A: “Don’t take life for granted.”

Q: What are some things you hope to accomplish after graduating high school?

A: Some things I hope to accomplish after high school is to go to college and to be able to continue my volleyball career in college.

AT A GLANCE

Athlete: Alezaha King

Sport: Volleyball

Positions: Outside hitter, middle hitter, right side hitter, defensive specialist

School: Menominee Indian High School

Year: Senior