Senior Jamie Franson plays forward on the Minooka varsity soccer team. He has been playing soccer since he was 3.  This interview with Nook News has been edited for clarity and length. 

Q: When did you start playing soccer?

A: I played when I was 3 in the park district league at Channahon.

Q: Who is your favorite soccer player?

A: Definitely Cristiano Ronaldo, I’ve always looked up to him since I was a little kid.

Q: What is challenging about being a forward?

A: Trying to find the right spaces to receive the ball and the right time to go forward and score.

Q: Who is someone you look up to on the team and why?

A: Andrew Calderon. He knows how to lead the team and talk to us, and he’s just a good leader. He knows what to do.

Q: Who do you think will be your toughest opponent this year and why?

A: Bolingbrook, they are a tough conference matchup. Last year they beat us by a lot and we’ll be looking to bounce back against them this year.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do pregame?

A: I like to listen to music and maybe eat a little snack before. It just gets me in the right mindset before the game.

Q: How is the team looking different from last year?

A: I think we’re more of a team. Last year we were a bunch of individuals and because of that we’re ready to take on more opponents.

Q: What is your favorite type of bird and why?

A: Definitely an eagle because it is the bird of America.