Michaela Ritschard is a senior on the Edwardsburg girls basketball team.

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

MR: Winning districts my junior year.

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

MR: Performing poorly at regionals.

What has been a hardship in your life?

MR: Having to change schools.

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

MR: My mom, because she is so supportive of me always.

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

MR: Right when the game is starting.

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

MR: Tripping and falling when nobody was around me in the middle of a game.

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

MR: I listen to music and motivate myself.

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

MR: You will not ever be able to experience it again once they are over.

How would you give away $50,000?

MR: I would give it to someone who needs it.

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

MR: Notre Dame women’s basketball.

If I did not play sports, I would…?

MR: possibly be in other clubs or have a job.

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

MR: Having practice every day and multiple practices in a day.

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

MR: To be able to leave when the ball leaves your hand for a free throw.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

MR: I am hard working and having someone say they look up to me.

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

MR: Giving my National Honor Society speech in front of everyone, and yes.

What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?

MR: Giving to others even when they are struggling themselves.

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

MR: Shopping. You get new things and it is stress relieving.

Choose one word to describe yourself:

MR: Determinded.