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Erika Rozell's secret talent makes Lakeville North teammates laugh

By Star Tribune, 05/28/13, 4:34PM CDT

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The junior catcher helped the team conclude the regular season as the No. 1-ranked team in Class 3A.


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Junior catcher Erika Rozell helped Lakeville North’s softball team conclude the regular season as the No. 1-ranked team in Class 3A, according to the state’s coaches association poll. The South Suburban Conference champions finished with an overall record of 18-2.

Rozell hit .538 with six home runs and 38 RBI during the regular season. She also scored 24 runs.

Here is a closer look at Rozell, who also plays basketball for the Panthers:

The best movie I’ve seen in the last year? “42.”

Three words or phrases my friends or teammates might use to describe me? Dedicated; energetic; caring.

Three songs I never skip on my iPod are ... “Otherside” by Macklemore; “Jump” by Rihanna; “Started From The Bottom” by Drake.

What are your three favorite apps? Snapchat; Twitter; Vine.

How did you get started in the sports you currently play in high school? I played the sports my sister played and instantly fell in love with softball and basketball.

At my first varsity practice, I felt ... comfortable because my older sister was on varsity, too.

What were your goals before the start of the softball season? To go to the state tournament and make it a year for our seniors to remember.

What is your favorite meal before a game? Gatorade and beef jerky.

What do you work on most during the offseason? I work on building up my strength and agility. I also play basketball a lot.

To get focused for a game, I ... listen to my music and stay relaxed.

What is your most memorable moment as a high school athlete? Winning the South Suburban Conference championship this year for softball, and playing a few minutes in a state tournament game for basketball my sophomore year.

Who is your school’s biggest rival, and why? Lakeville South because we are two huge schools in the same city.

How do you balance school and sports during the year? I use my time wisely during the day and prioritize my activities.

If you could change one thing about high school sports, what would it be? I would make softball and track during different seasons, so I could do both.

When you have time off during vacation, what do you like to do? I’ve never been on vacation, just trips for softball.

Who is your favorite college or pro sports team and why? I love every University of Minnesota team because the Gophers are awesome.

Do you have a secret talent — and if so, what is it? I can make anyone laugh.

In 10 years, I hope I’m ... coaching and working in some type of business with sports.

What is the best sports advice you ever received? My summer coach, Michelle Harrison, always tells me to “never be satisfied.”

RON HAGGSTROM

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