Senior Spotlights: Natalie Webb, Alex Brandel

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

Name: Natalie Webb

School: Apple Valley High School

What sports do you play during the year? Cross country, track

Who was your favorite athlete growing up? Joe Mauer, because he's good and a team player.

How would you describe yourself in three words? Happy, determined, positive

What is your favorite subject in school? Math and science

Do you have a favorite sports memory? My brother's team winning state for soccer.

What's your favorite quote, and who said it? "Trust in the Lord God with all your heart, and lean not on your own misunderstanding." -Proverbs 3:5

What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up? "I Gotta Feeling" is my favorite running song.

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why? Europe, because I lived there for a few years when I was younger and it would be fun to go back.

What are your plans next year? Not sure which school yet; majoring in engineering, interested in pre-med.

Name: Alex Brandel

School: Apple Valley High School

What sports do you play during the year? Cross country, track and field

Who was your favorite athlete growing up? Kevin Garnett; basketball was my favorite sport and he was a great athlete and the face of the Timberwolves.

How would you describe yourself in three words? Hard worker, ambitious

What is your favorite movie? "Inception"

Do you have a favorite sports memory? First track and field varsity race, freshman year at the University of Minnesota.

What's an item you'd like to check off your bucket list in the next year? Break two minutes in the 800-meter run in track.

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go? Germany, to tour the country.

What are your plans next year? University of Minnesota and St. Thomas University are my top choices, undecided on running and a major.