Click here to read the latest Athlete Q&A, this week with Camp Verde High School junior Eliana Paniagua.
Eliana Paniagua
Junior Track and Field Athlete
Where are you from?
Camp Verde.
What sports do you play?
Soccer and track.
Which is your favorite?
Soccer.
Why?
Because it’s less stressful and it’s fun and it’s teamwork and it’s just amazing. It’s so fun.
When did you start playing?
My freshman year, barely; it was hard.
Which is your favorite sports team and/or athlete?
Barcelona and Neymar.
Dream job?
I want to be a doctor.
Favorite class in school?
That would probably be sports performance.
Do you have any pregame or premeet routines or superstitions?
I always like to pray.
Describe your coach in one word.
Colorful, because of his shirts and clothing.
Describe yourself in one word.
Short.
What makes a good teammate?
Positivity and confidence and believing in one another.
What are the benefits of playing high school sports?
You get to work hard and really build yourself as a person.
What’s your most memorable sports moment so far?
Probably becoming a starter in soccer was a big accomplishment.
What are your future goals?
To be happy and build a great family and just be successful.
