Daisy Hazell has made a name for herself the last three seasons for Notre Dame High School.
Last season, Hazell averaged 9.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals for the Nikes, earning her second team All-SEI Super Conference South Division honors.
People are starting to realize that Hazell is pretty good on the soccer pitch, too.
Last week, Hazell, a junior forward, scored three goals in the Nikes’ 4-1 win over Central Lee and tallied one goal in a 4-0 victory over Macomb.
For the season, Hazell leads the Nikes with 10 goals to go along with two assists and 22 points. Of her 39 shots, 21 have been on goal. She converted her only penalty kick of the season in the win over Macomb.
ND-WB/Danville, after going 7-9 last season, is 4-4-2 overall, including 2-0 in the Super Conference this season under first-year coach Nick Jeffries.
The Nikes are schedule to play at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wapello.
ND-WB/Danville has a busy schedule next week. The Nikes host Mediapolis at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Tackleson Field, then host Mount Pleasant at 5 p.m. Thursday before traveling for a 5 p.m. match Friday against Davenport Central.
The Hawk Eye recently caught up with Hazell, the High School Athlete of the Week, to learn a little more about her.
What is your favorite sport besides soccer?
Basketball.
Something I learned from a coach that I will never forget is ...
That the game is not over until the final buzzer sounds. I’m pretty sure he was quoting Larry Bird.
My favorite moment in soccer was ...
Scoring my first goal in seventh grade while I was playing up on the high school team.
My most embarrassing moment in soccer was ...
When I face planted during the Macomb game this year.
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A role model that has had the most influence on me is ...
Probably Caitlin Clark. I love her work ethic and I think that what she has done is quite inspirational.
Something on my bucket list is ...
To travel to all 50 states.
My favorite meal is ...
A steak filet with mashed potatoes, broccoli, and a tall glass of lemonade.
If I won the lottery, my first purchase would be ...
A lifetime supply of Dr. Pepper and a new car.
My biggest pet peeve is…
Expecting to improve when you are not pushing yourself to 110%.
In my free time I enjoy ...
Reading anything but especially my Bible, practicing my sports, and traveling.
My favorite motivational slogan or quote is ...
Psalms 13:5-6 which goes: “But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise for he has been good to me.”
Which teacher has had the biggest influence on you and why?
My English teacher, Mrs. Miller, has been my most inspirational teacher because of how much she clearly loves what she does. She always has the biggest smile on her face. Her passion is clearly in teaching literature, and I hope to one day be as passionate about my profession as she is.
What is special about your high school?
It is one huge family. Throughout my younger years, I always heard people referring to Notre Dame in this way. I can truly say that I agree 100% with this statement after this year.
My fondest memory of high school is ...
Experiencing my first prom.
In 25 years, I will be…
I hope to have my own physical therapy practice and a family of my own.
Something about myself that would surprise people is ..
I used to have a pet chameleon.