Sponsor:
Richmond Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Virginia

Age, Grade:
17, Eighth Grade

School:
Bailey Bridge Middle School, Chesterfield, Virginia

Profile:
Michael is all about soccer. For the last few years he has been goalkeeper for two teams: He plays both indoor and outdoor soccer, so he never has an off-season. He enjoys reading books about soccer and would like to someday play for the English Premier League's Chelsea football club. Michael saves a bit of time away from the soccer pitch to play basketball, act in the school play, and listen to classic rock music.