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Alex Jacobsen. Photo from Alex Jacobsen<\/p><\/div>\n

There was no direct line to the volleyball court for Kalaheo High School senior Alex Jacobsen. While in intermediate school, softball and track were her favorite sports.<\/p>\n

“I had never played until my freshman year, but I’d played a little in my P.E. class and I really started to like it,” admitted Jacobsen, a 5-foot-10 middle blocker.<\/p>\n

“A lot of my friends were playing, and I thought I could make something of this. I realized soon that volleyball was my favorite, and I wanted to concentrate on one sport.”<\/p>\n

Since her family relocated to Kailua from Spokane three years ago, Jacobsen has been a mainstay for Kalaheo, which took a 4-3 record into last weekend. She was named team captain by head coach Berta Downey prior to the start of the season.<\/p>\n

Jacobsen and the Mustangs return to action Wednesday when they travel across town to play Kailua High at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Jacobsen recently visited with MidWeek<\/em>‘s Windward Islander<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Who’s had the biggest impact on your life? <\/strong>My parents (Liz and Greg). They’ve always supported me and pushed me to play sports, and they encouraged me to try different sports.<\/p>\n

What area of your game did you focus on during the off-season? <\/strong>My approach for hitting. I used to get too close to the setter and not give myself enough room.<\/p>\n

What’s the most important thing you’ve learned through athletics? <\/strong>Leadership and teamwork. You can’t depend on one person in volleyball — it takes everyone to get things done. You have to develop relationships to know how each other plays.<\/p>\n

Who is Kalaheo’s best “practice player” — the one who puts out the best effort? <\/strong>Siani Yamaguchi, because she’s super sweet and supportive. She always has her game face on when doing the drills. She’s really, really good and humble.<\/p>\n

What Internet site do you frequent the most? <\/strong>Facebook, although I do use Instagram a lot as well.<\/p>\n

What is your least favorite household chore? <\/strong>Doing the dishes.<\/p>\n

What movie could you watch over and over? <\/strong>500 Days of Summer<\/em>. I love that movie.<\/p>\n

Who are three of your favorite musical artists? <\/strong>The Head and the Heart, Ed Sheeran and probably the Black Keys.<\/p>\n

When you have free time, how do you like to spend it? <\/strong>I like to go to the beach with my friends or go hiking.<\/p>\n

You’re stuck on Kaho’olawe and can have an endless supply of just one food. What would it be? <\/strong>Spaghetti.<\/p>\n

If you could have your pick, what celebrity would you most like to meet? <\/strong>Taylor Swift. <\/p>\n

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