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Taylor Boardman, 17, of Frankfort, is in her third season on the Phoenix varsity team.

How has being an athlete changed your life?

I’ve met a lot of new people that I’m friends with now. One of my best friends I met in travel basketball.

Which of the other Lincoln-Ways would you like to beat the most?

Lincoln-Way East, due to the fact that it would be a really good, fun game. It would be nice to win once.

What opposing player do you really like going up against?

Caitlin McMahon, of Lincoln-Way East. I played travel with her. It’s fun to go up against her.

What’s the best part about being 6 feet tall?

Being able to rebound and have an advantage in posting.

What’s the hardest part about being 6 feet tall?

Finding clothes. Geez. But I find them now. I shop at Buckle. They have longer jeans.

Has anyone ever told you that you look like someone famous?

One of my friend’s mom used to tell me I looked like a Barbie, because of my blonde hair and height.

What’s your guilty pleasure food?

Chocolate. Milk chocolate, especially, like a Hershey bar.

You’re sitting on your living room couch and a mouse runs across the floor. What happens next?

(Laughing) I’d jump up on my couch and scream. I do not like rodents. I would not be the capturer.

Your dream celebrity prom date. Who is it?

Taylor Lautner, because of his looks.

Would you rather take Taylor Lautner to prom or play in a state title game?

Oh, play in a state title game. It would be an experience I’d never forget.