The KROX Radio Athlete of the week is Crookston Pirate Girls Soccer’s eighth-grader Cassie Solheim.
Cassie recorded a natural hattrick on Saturday in a 6-0 win over Walker-Hackensack-Akeley. Cassie has four goals on the season while using her athleticism, speed, and strength to have a great start to the year. “We are so excited about Cassie’s success this year,” said Crookston Pirate Girls Soccer Coach Sarah Reese. “She is a great student-athlete. She has natural ability and works hard to keep learning new skills – and contributing to our team.” It is tough to tell she is an eighth-grader when she is out on the field because she is so poised and has pretty good size. She also has a nose for the ball and the goal and can use her speed to take the shortest route to the goal.
Solheim is a three-sport athlete who competes in hockey and track.
In hockey, she is a center and played for the 12U team last year. In track, she is a sprinter and jumper competing in the 100, 200, long jump and high jump.
When did you first start playing soccer – Last year
What do you feel is the strongest part of your game – My speed
What is the part of your game that needs work – My shot
What is the biggest thrill in your athletic career – My first varsity goal this year
Do you have a pre-match ritual – Nope
What is your favorite soccer field – Detroit Lakes
What is your favorite sport – Soccer
What is your favorite sports team – Minnesota Vikings
Who is your favorite athlete – I don’t really have one
What is the last movie you have seen – Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark
Favorite TV program – I don’t really watch TV
What is your favorite food – Spaghetti
What music are you listening too – Pop
What is something people don’t know about you – I have a dog named Cheeto
Your stranded on a deserted island and you can have any three people with you, who would they be – My friend Morgan, my sister Riley, and my cousin Breelee
Plans after graduation – Nothing yet
Family –
Dad – Al (Carpenter)
Mom – Sheri (Therapist)
Sister – Riley (Sophomore plays volleyball)
Brother – Cody (Graduated from CHS last spring)
