State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Justin Raab and Angie Raab

Siblings: Ava, Joscelin, and Brevin Raab

Position or events: defense/midfield

Career highlight: Playing Hudson at the Greenheck tournament in D.C. Everest last year. 

At what age did you start playing your main sport? 

Eight years old.

Who introduced you to the sport? 

My childhood best friend.

Has this always been your favorite sport? 

Yes.

How have balancing academics and athletics been different from freshman to senior year? 

Freshman year was about learning how to manage and balance my time between sports and school.  Senior year is about maintaining the balance so I can perform at my peak in both school and sports, while enjoying my last year. The main difference from freshman to senior year is my level of experience and my priorities. 

What is your favorite part of this sport? 

Being with my teammates.

What has kept you in the sport this long? 

My supportive teammates, family, friends and coaches. 

What is your biggest asset as an athlete? 

My biggest asset is my strong mindset and strategic thinking. 

Any coaches or teammates you want to recognize?

I would like to recognize my teammates that have played with me since the very beginning, Kassidy Christopher, Alexis Hoffman, Grace Will, Emmalynn Clements, Claire Malone and Gabby Niehaus. 

Hobbies outside of sports: 

Reading, hanging out with friends and baking.

Favorite song: 

“Tek It” by Cafuné.

Future plans:

I plan to attend UW-Stevens Point for the next four years, majoring in biology, to eventually become a perfusionist.