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The Bug Tussel Wireless Triple Threat Athlete of the Week is an honor given on WisSports.net to the top senior boys and girls three-sport athletes in the state. Players are recognized each week on WSN, with the a boys and girls winner of the Pat Richter Award at the end of the season to the best three-sport athlete of the year.

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Name: Megan Alexander
School: Freedom High School
Year: Senior

Golf Honors: Two-year varsity performer for coach Jay Abitz and the Irish... junior year was her first year playing golf and was their number three golfer... helped her team qualify for the 2020 state tournament and a second-place finish in the North Eastern Conference... named first-team all-conference as a senior... helped team to second straight state appearance... earned academic all-state honors... 

Basketball Honors: Three-year varsity performer for coach Mike Vander Loop and the Irish... two-year varsity captain... named second-team all-conference as a junior, averaging 8.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game... as a senior, the 6-0 forward is averaging 13.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game for the 19-0 Irish, ranked No. 2 in the Division 2 WisSports.net Coaches Poll... Alexander is committed to NCAA Division II South Dakota Mines...  

Track & Field Honors: Alexander joined the Freedom High School Century Club during her junior year, scoring 103.5 points for the team.. coached by James Finster... helped the Irish capture the Division 3 WIAA State Title... finished 8th in the discus at the state meet... in sectionals, she took third and at regionals and in the North Eastern Conference, she finished in second... in the shot put she took third in conference... 

Favorite Sport (and why): "My favorite sport is basketball because I have played it my whole life and it has taught me so many things. I love basketball because the role of a teammate is what the game is centered around…it forces you to work together otherwise the team won’t be successful. It also has endless possibilities for growth and the growth can be easily measured." 

Best Part of High School Sports (and why): "My favorite part about high school sports is the relationships I have made, and the competitive nature of all of them. I have grown so many relationships with people. I have coaches that I’ll always feel comfortable reaching out to, and I’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime. The competitive nature is also one of the best parts because everyone is competing for the same thing…a championship. You have to compete to earn that; you have to compete at a high level." 

Best Advice from a High School Coach: “'Not too high, not too low' Coach VanderLoop always says this to us, and the advice emphasizes that humility is an important part of both sports and life." 

Most Memorable Moment in High School Sports: "Winning the state championship last track season (2021). That will be a moment I will never forget."

Best Part of Playing Three Sports: "Experiencing so many different things. Every sport that I play has a different component as the center. Golf and Track are more individualized, and basketball is team-oriented. I’ve learned different ways to be successful, fight through adversity, have made so many friendships, and had the best time." 

Toughest Part of Playing Three Sports: "Time management. I’m always running in different directions, and have to do schoolwork on top of it all. I’ve learned how to handle it and my mom helps me a lot, but it’s definitely the hardest part of playing three sports." 

Favorite Opponent (and why): "I like playing Wrightstown in basketball because the game always has so much anticipation. Because it’s a rivalry, both communities show up and the gym is always packed. Both programs have been successful and it’s always a dog fight, no matter what the score may say." 

Favorite Professional Team: The Bucks. 

Favorite Professional Athlete: "JJ Watt. He’s a stand-up man, incredible football player, and Wisco alum!" 

Favorite College Team: "Wisconsin. I love watching Wisconsin sports, but especially men’s basketball and football. My dad has season tickets to football games, and my grandpa has season tickets to basketball games so I get to go to a lot of games." 

Cumulative GPA: 3.825

Toughest Individual You’ve Competed Against (and why): "Sammy Opichka in the sectional final game in 2021. She was on fire that game and literally couldn’t miss." 

Most Admired High School Teammate (and why): "Callie Genke. She was always in the gym, offering me rides when I didn’t have my license, and was just a great teammate in general." 

College Plans: "I will be attending South Dakota Mines to play basketball and golf, and pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering." 

Activities Outside of Sports: "I love watching tv, reading, hanging out with my dog Maui, hiking/hammocking, four-wheeling, and spending time with friends." 

I Find it Relaxing to: "Read a book on a beach." 

Favorite TV Show: Gossip Girl 

Favorite Movie: The Longest Ride

Favorite Musical Artist: Morgan Wallen

Favorite Subject: Chemistry

Favorite Restaurant: "I don’t really have a favorite restaurant but I love Texas Roadhouse Rolls and cinnamon butter." 

Favorite Website: Tik Tok 

Other Family Members: "My mom Peggy, my dad Chad, my mom’s boyfriend Ryan, my stepmom Jen, dog Maui, and cat Zipper."