Auburn Riverside High School’s Julius Cain, basketball, is the Auburn Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week.
Q: What is your favorite subject in school?
A: Power and energy with Mr. Sumner.
Q: What other activities do you participate in?
A: I really enjoy going on hikes and spending time with family.
Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?
A: My mentors are Dom Hunter and Derrick Brown, and I cannot forget Mrs. Rohlff, she’s the bee’s knees!
Q: Do you have a pre- or postgame tradition? What is it?
A: Spend time with my teammates and really connect with them. I also love listening to music before the game, specifically Roddy Ricch.
Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?
A: “War baby” or “Bacc Seat” by Roddy Ricch.
From the Sideline
“Julius has led the Auburn Riverside basketball team to the best start in school history, starting 5-0. Julius is averaging 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and nearly 4 steals per game. The team has embraced working hard, playing together and striving to win every day, and Julius has shown great leadership in these areas.”
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Auburn Riverside High School’s Brittany Porter, cheer, is the Auburn Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week.
Q: What is your favorite subject in school?
A: College writing with Mrs. Rolff.
Q: What other activities do you participate in?
A: All-star cheerleading, concerts, cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?
A: My family.
Q: Do you have a pre- or postgame tradition? What is it?
A: I listen to the same three songs before each game or performance.
Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?
A: “Love” by Keyshia Cole.
From the Sideline
“Brittany Porter has been on the ARHS cheerleading team for three years. She shows outstanding leadership along with her two other captains by encouraging others on her team and leading by example. Brittany is the first to give feedback and to come up with different skills and ideas that help the team – both on the sideline and at competitions. Always having a smile on her face, she is the epitome of spirit for her team and all others at ARHS. In this season, Brittany has helped two ARHS cheerleading teams qualify for the state championships in February 2020.
