MaKenna Fonseca is a senior on the Niles girls basketball team.

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

MF: Undefeated in regular season for travel soccer.

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

MF: Quitting travel soccer.

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

MF: My mom. She gives constant love and support for everything that I do. Balances work and family time to be there when I need her.

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

MF: Messing up.

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

MF: Falling freshman year and unable to get up due to nine other girls trying to get the rebound.

How do you tend to workout/train when by yourself?

MF: I go for runs by my house.

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

MF: Soccer, it is my main sport. I am very glad I chose to play basketball though.

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

MF: You get to meet others who you may not have known due to the sized of schools.

How would you give away $50,000?

MF: Give the money to continue research for a cure for Type 1 diabetes.

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

MF: The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team.

If I did not play sports, I would…?

MF: Work. During the summer, I tend to work fulltime.

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

MF: Stay relaxed and not get too frustrated with yourself.

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

MF: You should be allowed to kick the ball to block a pass, even just sticking your foot out like in volleyball.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

MF: I am a hard worker.

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

MF: Transfer schools my senior year. I am very, very glad I transferred.

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

MF: Someone held the door open for someone in a wheelchair.

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

MF: Reading books. Knowledge is power.

Choose one word to describe yourself:

MF: Motivated.