Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kayli Koonce

Auburn High School’s Kayli Koonce, soccer player, was selected as the Auburn Reporter Female Athlete of the Week for Sept. 21.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Math

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: Basketball, volleyball, hiking and camping, tubing, swimming, anything outdoors.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My parents.

Q: Do you have a pre- or post-game tradition? What is it?

A: Game Day playlist.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” by Snoop Dogg

From the Sideline

Kayli made six saves vs. Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 11 before being knocked out of the game after taking a hit from an opposing player. She missed last Thursday’s while recovering, but she still gave her team her best. Kayli was directly involved in getting the backup goal keeper up to speed and helped coach her from the sidelines.

Kayli is an incredible leader on and off the field and maintains a 3.983 GPA. She also plays basketball for the Trojans and is a Troy Crew leader.