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An Interview with Amber Koch
by DP Daigle
Amber Koch is a sophomore on Coach Timothy Sayers Greyhound Cross Country Team. In her young career she has accomplished much, both in Track and XC. She finished 6th at the State Cross Country Meet in 2013 and followed that up with a 5th place finish last year. Currently, Amber has the 5th best 5K time run in 6A this year. On the track, she runs the 3200, the 1600, 800, and the 400. She has qualified for the State Meet in the 3200, and 1600 both in 2014 and 2015. Her best finish at the State Meet was 6th in the mile in 2015 and 6th in the two mile in 2014. She is currently the top runner for the Greyhounds, who are ranked #2 overall. Ocean Springs girls' team is also the defending 6A State Champion. Amber and her teammates are set up for a showdown against Starkville on Saturday. I had the chance to pick her brain a little bit, here's what she had to say.
DP: What is your name, what grade are you in, and what school do you go to?
AK: My name is Amber Koch, I am in the 10th grade at Ocean Springs High School
DP: What is your GPA and ACT score?
AK: I have a 4.0 GPA and my ACT is a 29.
DP: That's impressive! What is your current Personal Record (Best Time)?
AK: My PR for 5K is a 19:37.
DP: What is the next goal or time that you are trying to hit?
AK: I am going to try and run under 19:30.
DP: What is your favorite workout your Coach has you do?
AK: I love hill repeats.
DP: What is your least favorite workout?
AK: I don't really have one, I guess I like it all.
DP: What are your plans after high school?
AK: I certainly plan on attending college.
DP: Do you have any superstitions on race day or perhaps an odd pre-race routine?
AK: We always do our same team prayer with Coach Sayers, and then I do good luck pinkies.
DP: Good luck pinkies huh? Alright, Gatorade or Powerade?
AK: That's easy, Gatorade.
DP: Your Jersey aka singlet, tucked or untucked?
AK: Untucked.
DP: Do you have a favorite meal the night before a race?
AK: Yes, spaghetti and meatballs.
DP: Do you take ice baths?
AK: No! I am not a fan of the ice bath!
DP: What is your favorite thing about your coach?
AK: He is really funny?
DP: Is he, I'm going to have to hear some of Coach Sayers jokes now that I know that! Who are your biggest fans?
AK: My parents.
DP: That's awesome, that's how it should be! Well, thanks for talking with me today, and good luck at state!
AK: Yes sir, thank you!
