Senior spotlight - Dalton Dean

Editor's note: The BCR will expand our Senior Spotlights for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic with a daily post. We want to salute our senior athletes during this time.

School: Bureau Valley.

Date of birth/place of birth: Nov. 13, 2001, Plainfield.

Hometown: Sheffield.

Family: Parents - James and Patricia; sister - Savannah.

Sports: Football, basketball and baseball.

Nickname: Deaner.

Favorite sport and why: Basketball, no atmosphere like being in a close game in a packed gym.

Favorite food and where to get it: Buffalo Wild Wings.

Likes: Sports, fishing, hanging with friends.

Dislikes: Homework, ranch, salad.

Person with the greatest Influence on my athletic career and why: My family all in one. They have pushed me to be the greatest I can be and have always believed in me every step of the way.

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: My mom, she has shaped my life in every right way possible. There's not many things I can say she hasn't done for me, and I will never be able to thank her enough for all her sacrifice for me.

Who's your dream celebrity prom date: Addison Rae or Haley Cavinder.

Name three historic figures you'd like to meet:  Kobe Bryant, FDR, Jackie Robinson.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Phone.

The last song I listened to: "Sum 2 Prove."

People would be surprised to know: My dad is not the ACTUAL James Dean.

I stay home to watch: YouTube.

When I need luck for a big game, I: Always listen to music.

The funniest person I've ever met: Nate Paup.

What they'll say about me at school after I graduate: Funny, kind kid with a good work ethic.

Most embarrassing moment: Getting trucked by Greg Larson getting ready to warm up at Hall.

Most unforgettable moment: Winning Sectionals in basketball last year.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Playing with one of my idols.

What I would like to do in life: Major in Construction Management and own my own business.

Three words that best describe myself: Athletic, funny, social.