Matt Levins|The Hawk Eye

DANVILLE Addison Parrott has more than paid her dues for the Danville-New London high school girls cross country team.

Parrott is the latest in a long line of great distance runners for the Bears.

Parrott, a senior, is making her fourth trip to the state tournament. The Class 2A girls race is slated for 10:30 a.m. todayat Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge.

Parrott, who finished 48th as a freshman, 10th as a sophomore and sixth last year, comes into the meet ranked second in 2A behind Mid-Prairie freshman Danielle Hostetler.

Parrott, who took the reigns from Lexi Brown last year as the leader of the pack, has one last chance to bring home the elusive state championship before she hands over the leadership of the program to the next in line.

Whatever happens, Parrott will do what she always does give it everything she has and leave it all on the course.

The Hawk Eye recently caught up with Parrott, The Hawk Eye's Prep Athlete of the Week, and asked her a series of questions.

What is your favorite sport besides cross country?

Soccer.

What is it that you like about cross country?

The people who have become my best friends and created memories that I'll cherish forever.

What are the three reasons you like being part of a team sport?

We can depend on each other, relate to any struggles experienced, and always know that were there to support and love each other no matter what.

What is the best part about competing?

Its a chance to push yourself to where youre uncomfortable. The adrenaline rush as the gun goes off is such an indescribable feeling, and every race is a new opportunity to improve.

How do you and your teammates make practice fun?

We are always creating new routes to run, doing moves from TikTok, or having spitting competitions.

Who is your biggest role model and why?

My mom because of her tender heart and compassionate love to others. She is always supporting, loving, and selfless in every situation.

What is your favorite subject in school and why?

Probably science (human anatomy and physiology) because you get to explore areas of the body and understand their functions.

What is your favorite meal?

Steak.

What is your favorite TV show?

"The Office."

What do you enjoy doing in your free time and why?

Spending time with friends and family, youth groups, riding bikes and other outdoor activities, and growing plants.

What is your favorite motivational slogan or quote?

Count it all joy when you meet various trials. James 1:2. This verse reminds me that amidst the struggles and failures I encounter, there is still always good that can be taken out of it that will help me prosper in the future.

What is your best memory in cross country?

When Ethan Julian carried a shelf for three miles.

What are your future plans for college and career?

Im undecided about a college and career choice at the moment, but am leaning towards a profession in the field of medicine.

Name something about yourself that would surprise people.

I won the hula hoop champion in fourth grade.

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THE HAWK EYE'S PREP ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Danville-New London's Addison Parrott - Burlington Hawk Eye