Jurecka is Athlete of the Week After Leading Lady Lions to District Title

Fayetteville sophomore basketball player Emma Jurecka had arguably the game of her life last Friday against North Zulch.

Jurecka not only helped her team clinch the district title, she scored 27 points and 14 rebounds while doing so. “She’s kind of like the little energizer bunny,” said Fayetteville head women’s basketball coach Marcus Sodek. “She’s one of the first ones down the floor. She’s one of the smallest people on the floor and she’s rebounding. The big game against North Zulch, we came out, we were pressing, and she had quite a few steals. She ran the floor well. We hit her and she hit the shots. That’s how it worked for her.”

Jurecka’s monstrous performance has awarded her the goahead for this edition’s Player of the Week.

Question: Where does your recent double-double performance rank in your career achievements?

Answer: “It was one of my best games.”

Question: If you had to pick a winner for this year’s Super Bowl, who would you choose?

Answer: “The Kansas City Chiefs”

Question: What’s your favorite childhood book?

Answer: “The Diary of a Wimpy Kid”

Question: Who would you say is the best actor or actress of all time?

Answer: “Jennifer Lawrence because she was in Hunger Games and that’s one of my favorite movies.”

Question: What made you decide to play basketball?

Answer: “I’ve been playing ever since I was a little kid and my close friends play it, so it’s very important to me.”

Question: If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Answer: “Read minds”

Question: What’s your favorite beverage?

Answer: “I really only drink water or tea.”

Question: If you could own any animal in the world, what would it be?

Answer: “A monkey.”

Question: What’s one lesson you’ve learned in 2020?

Answer: “During 2020, I figured out how important my family and friends are to me. They’re always there for me. Since we had to stay at home, they would always want to talk to me or FaceTime me. So the lesson learned is that family and friends are very important.”

Question: What would you say is the best feature about yourself?

Answer: “Caring for others. I’m always there for my friends and family.”

Jurecka has her priorities set as she focuses on playing a large part for a Fayetteville team with tons of potential.