Senior Spotlight: Alex Bakke of Westonka

Name: Alex Bakke 

School: Westonka High School

What sports do you play during the year?

Hockey, baseball and soccer.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why?

Mario Lemieux. I just loved the way he played the game.

How would you describe yourself in three words or less?

Hardworking, determined and athletic.

What is your favorite subject in school?

History.

Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you?

Winning state and advancing to Oklahoma in baseball.

What is your favorite quote and who said it?

The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender. - Vince Lombardi

What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up?

"Refused" by New Noise

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?

Australia, because I've always thought it was a cool place and I wouldn't have to learn another language to communicate.

What are your plans next year (going to college? majoring in? playing sports?)

I plan on attending the University of Minnesota, unless I have a chance to play a sport somewhere.