Tell us a little bit about yourself.
My full name is Madisen Taylor Yockey. I am a senior at Troy Jr/Sr High School in Troy, Idaho. I am the student body activities director. I have an older brother TJ. I live on a farm and we have cattle, horses and bulldogs. I show a pig at the fair every year through FFA.
I play volleyball, basketball and softball. I have played and lettered on the varsity teams in all three sports since I was a freshman. I am the starting libero, pointguard and catcher.
With my team I have made three trips to state in volleyball earning a state championship last year and receiving all state honors. Two trips to state in basketball getting runner up and 1 trip in softball.
I enjoy anything to do with the outdoors including snowboarding, fourwheeling, wakeboarding, boating and fishing.
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What are your team's biggest strengths?
Our teams greatests strengths in all sports is we aren't only a team, but also family. We are all super close and get along great. We are currently in volleyball and one of our strengths is one of my best friends Molly Swangers cannon of an arm. In basketball my biggest strength is having my other best friend Ashley Bull on the court with me and knowing she can read my thoughts and next move and I can read hers.
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What team are you most excited to compete against every year, and why?
Definitely the Genesee Bulldogs. We have had a rivalry for as long as I can remember. They are usually one of the best teams and always give us a good game.
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What is your favorite sport to watch? Participate in?
Although I love volleyball and softball, basketball is my first love.
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Favorite high school memory, so far?
Many great memories, but bus trips to state are always a highlight.
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Who is your favorite teacher...and why?
Mrs. Nelson. I love her free spirit and outgoing personality.
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What kind of car gets you around town?
A red 2011 Honda CRZ
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Favorite food?
Wheat Thins
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What is your most memorable moment in a game?
Watching the ball hit the floor for the last time against Genesee to win the State Championship in volleyball last year.
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It's the weekend. Sit at home or out on the town?
Saturdays, go out and hang with friends. Sundays, stay home and watch Gossip Girls.
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What is something most people do not know about you?
I like to sleep with my socks half on.
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What was the last song you listened to?
Dance the Night Away off the Footloose sound track.
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Any thoughts on where you want to go to college?
Undecided. Somewhere to hopefully play ball.
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When you "grow up" what is your idea of the perfect job?
Any job to do with animals.
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What is the best advice you have ever received and from who?
My grandpa told me to "never give up" right before he passed away.
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100 years from now, when your name is mentioned, how do you want to be remembered?
I want to be remembered as the "go to girl". just to be remembered at all would be great.
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Now..to make sure you are paying attention...What is your favorite high school sports web site?
Idaho Sports.com!
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