This week's edition of the Ridgewater Athlete Spotlight features sophomore Volleyball player from Svea, MN, Rachel Jakel.
Why Ridgewater and what are you studying while in school here?
I wanted to stay close to home to be by family. I also had the oppurtunity to play volleyball!
What has been your favorite aspect of being on the Ridgewater Volleyball team.
Connecting with my teammates and also all the other female athletes.
Do you have any game rituals or superstitions?
When im up in the front row, i touch all my fingers to my thumb twice.
If you could meet any athlete (past or present) who would it be and why?
My mom when she was in high school. Or my grandpa in high school sports.
Who has been the biggest influence on your athletic career and why?
My mom, she's done everything she can to make me succsessful.