Senior Spotlights: Megan Nichols, Taylor Mutua

Editor's note: This series of periodic features will highlight senior fall sports athletes at Apple Valley and Eastview high schools. Look for more senior spotlights throughout the season.

Name: Taylor Mutua

School: Apple Valley High School

What sports do you play during the year? Soccer

Who was your favorite athlete growing up? Mia Hamm; she was inspirational

How would you describe yourself in three words? Goofy, kind, outgoing

What is your favorite movie? "The Lion King"

Do you have a favorite sports memory? Section semifinals vs. Eastview, when I scored.

What's an item you'd like to check off your bucket list in the next year? Skydiving

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

What are your plans next year? Hopefully going to the University of North Dakota and maybe playing soccer. I want to be an RN.

Name: Megan Nichols

School: Apple Valley High School

What sports do you play during the year? Soccer

Who was your favorite athlete growing up? Mia Hamm, because she was a great role model to all young soccer players.

How would you describe yourself in three words? Outgoing, obnoxious, fun

What is your favorite movie? "Stepbrothers"

Do you have a favorite sports memory? Beating Eastview in section semifinals

What's an item you'd like to check off your bucket list in the next year? Skydiving

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why? Africa, because it's so different from the way we live here.

What are your plans next year? Playing soccer at the University of St. Thomas and majoring in a medical field.