REILLY RETZ, Kentwood
Grade: Junior.
Sport: Soccer.
Accomplishment: Retz delivered a huge shot for the Conks in the Class 4A state opener last week, finding the back of the net to seal Kentwood’s 2-1 first-round victory over Central Valley Nov. 9.
Favorite class: Student store.
If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: The Hood and Columbus Short. I would serve my dad’s flank steak, my uncles mashed potatoes, asparagus and my mom’s salad. The perfect meal with amazing people. Greatest athletic moment: Taking third at state last year, and getting all-league (SPSL).
Most recent book read/author: “Reservation Blues” by Sherman Alexie.
Currently playing on your iPod: “No Bull” by Chris Brown. Also: Retz hopes to attend Boise State University after high school.
KYNDAL PHILLIPS, Kentwood
Grade: Freshman.
Sport: Swimming.
Accomplishment: Phillips finished fourth in the consolation final of the 200 individual medley and fifth in the consolation final of the 100 fly at the Class 4A state swim & dive meet.
Favorite class: Science.
If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: Ricky Berens, and I would serve spaghetti. I would invite Ricky Berens because he swam in the Olympics, and he’s my favorite swimmer.
Greatest athletic moment: Going on the podium at state as a freshman.
Favorite movie: Stick it.
In 10 years, I will be … : Hopefully swimming at a great college like Cal-Poly.
Currently playing on your iPod: “Shut it down” by Pitbull.
MYKALA BENJAMIN
Kentwood
Grade: Junior.
Sport: Soccer.
Accomplishment: Benjamin scored a pair of goals last Saturday, Nov. 13, helping the Conquerors knock off Lewis & Clark 4-0 in a Class 4A state quarterfinal game.
Favorite class: Oceanography.
If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: I would invite Pink and I would serve sweet potatoes and my grandmother’s collard greens.
Greatest athletic moment: Scoring against Tahoma when we beat them 2-0 on their senior night.
Most recent book read/author: “Ruby Holler” by Sharon Creech.
Currently playing on your iPod: “All I do is win” by DJ Khaled.
Also: Benjamin is part of Conk Crew and hopes to major in Physical Therapy in college.
