Name: Karly Leveque
Age: 17
(Larry Lawson)
Grade/school: Senior, West Linn High School
Team: Varsity basketball
Coach: Glen Lee
Highlights: “Being 7-1 in one of the top leagues in the state is a great accomplishment. Our team works together so well and I think that is something that is a great accomplishment also, because not all teams have such a great bond. Personally, my best game was against Clackamas High. I had 19 points and six steals and four assists.”
How she got started: “I started playing youth basketball and my dad was my coach and encouraged me to keep playing.”
Coach’s advice: “Not to let each other down. We need to make good decisions outside of basketball because it reflects who you are as a person and we all individually represent the program.”
Favorite part of basketball: “The friends I have made. They are such a great support system and I can always talk to my team about anything. I trust them so much individually and know that most of these people are going to be in my life for a long time.”
Favorite meal before the big game: “Any type of pasta.”
Offseason? Softball.
Rules to live by: “Being honest and to respect each other’s differences.”
Other activities: “My team does a lot of volunteer work — we have youth camps and do community service every year. My softball team does youth camps also.”
On her iPod: “I like any music. Country is my favorite.”
Favorite book: “A Walk to Remember,” by Nicholas Sparks
What’s next? “I am going to Oregon Tech to play basketball and plan to major in dental hygiene.”
(Originally published Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 Print edition of The Oregonian Community News Oregonian story link online)
