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Name: Riley Francis.
School: Bureau Valley High School
Date/place of birth: Sept. 27, 1996; CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Hometown: Deer Grove.
Family: Father - Michael Francis; Mother - Corrine Francis; Sisters - Alexis Burrows and Rachel Francis.
Sports: Cross country and track.
Favorite sport and why: Cross country is my favorite sport, because I love the bond you make with your teammates and the camaraderie between all of the teams.
Favorite food and where to get it: I love the pizza burger at the Walnut Cafe.
Likes: My dog, Bruno, and reading.
Dislikes: Onions.
Person with the greatest Influence on my athletic career (and why): My grandpa because he taught me to always push myself and be proud of myself.
Person with the greatest influence in my life (and why): My mom, because she works harder than anyone I know and she does it with a smile.
If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Dog.
The last song I listened to: "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson.
People would be surprised to know: I want to get my sky-diving license.
I stay home to watch: Jeopardy.
When I need luck for a big game, I: visualize the race in my head.
The funniest person I've ever met (and why): Haley Weidner, because she says and does the funniest things when you least expect it.
What they'll say about me at school after I graduate: She was a team player and a motivated runner.
Most embarrassing moment: When I changed behind a bus before a race thinking nobody could see me, only to find out later that the bus was full of people.
Most unforgettable moment: Getting conference champs this year.
Ultimate sports fantasy: Complete an IronMan.
What I would like to do in life: Become an environmental engineer and work with alternative energy.
Three words that best describe myself: Optimistic, motivated, and passionate.