PANTHER PROFILES

     Name: Rylee Warthen.

     Age: 17.

     Parents: Al and Barb Warthen.

     Sports in which you participate: Softball.

     Awards received: Academic All-conference, Slugger Award, three-year letter-winner.

     Season goals: Finish the season with a winning record.

     I like this sport because: I like getting dirty and cheering on my teammates.

     What is something the average person doesn’t know about your sport? You must work as a team.

     Biggest sports thrill as a participant: Winning the Northeast (Goose Lake) Tournament in 2015.

     Biggest academic accomplishment: Honor Roll every semester.

     Pre-game rituals/superstitions: I always drink a blue Gatorade before I play.

     Biggest influence: My parents.

     Favorite male athlete: Steph Curry.

     Favorite female athlete: Lauren Chamberlain.

     Favorite pro team: Green Bay Packers.

     Favorite college team: Iowa Hawkeyes.

     Favorite subject in school: Science.

     Favorite teacher: Mr. Szurkowski.

     Favorite movie: “The Blind Side.”

     Favorite TV show: “Shameless.”

     Favorite musician: Thomas Rhett.

     Favorite food: Pizza.

     Nickname: “Ry.”

     Most famous person I have met: Alyssa Foust and Riley Melchert.

     Jobs/other activities: Monticello Jellystone Campground, volleyball, basketball, track, FFA.

     College and future plans: University of Northern Iowa to study biology and then become an occupational therapist.