Maddy Canney
Canney is the Cougars’ second-leading scorer. She helped them to a 16-0 regular season and state tournament berth. Here is a closer look at Canney:
Q: What is the best movie you’ve seen in the last year?
A: “Gone Girl.”
Q: Three words your friends and teammates would use to describe you are …
A: … loud, outgoing and energetic.
Q: At your first varsity practice, you felt …
A: … intimidated by all of the older girls, and very inexperienced.
Q: You know you have an edge on an opponent when …
A: I can see the defender’s ponytail.
Q: What is your most memorable moment as a high school athlete?
A: Qualifying for the girls’ lacrosse state tournament two consecutive years.
Q: Name one sport that you wish you could play, and why?
A: Tennis. I think it’s an underrated sport. I’m pretty bad at it, though.
Q: If you could change one thing about high school sports, what would it be?
A: I wish that there wasn’t recruiting. High school kids change schools to play a sport for a better team, and I think that’s ridiculous. Every kid should have a little pride, and play for their own team.
Q: Who is your favorite college or pro sports team and why?
A: The University of Maryland women’s lacrosse team. They’re the best in the nation and watching them makes me want to improve.
Q: In 10 years, you hope you’re …
A: … married, living somewhere other than Minnesota and coaching a college team.
Q: What is the best sports advice you ever received?
A: What you put into it is what you get out of it. The harder you work, the better the results.
RON HAGGSTROM