Athletes to Know : Skyline swimmer Ashleigh Shanley and Washtenaw Christian soccer player Brian Stout

Ashleigh Shanley

Class: Junior.

Sport: Swimming.

Accomplishment: Shanley has qualified for the Division 1 state championships in the 200-yard individual medley and 100-yard breaststroke. Shanley was all-state in both events when Skyline competed in Division 2 last year. Skyline is 5-0 in dual meets so far this year and took third at the Huron Relays.

Favorite athlete: U.S. National Team member Natalie Coughlin.

Favorite music: Taylor Swift, Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga.

After high school: "I want to swim in college, that's my main goal,'' Shanley says.

Favorite Michigan Wolverine: "I kinda love Vincent Smith. He's a neat little guy," Shanley says.

Coach Maureen Isaac says: "Ashleigh's work ethic is second to none. She is an outstanding student and a great kid."

Brian Stout

Class: Sophomore.

Sport: Soccer.

Accomplishment: Stout recently tallied three goals and three assists in Washtenaw Christian's 6-1 victory over Blissfield. Stout has 10 goals and 13 assists so far this season for the 4-6-3 Wildcats.

Favorite athlete: German national team striker Lukas Podolski. "My grandparents are from Germany and I've followed Podolski for a while," Stout says.

Favorite music: Red, Breaking Benjamin and Rise Against.

After high school: Stout would like to study sports science or sports management and play college soccer.

Favorite Michigan Wolverine: "Gotta go with Denard (Robinson)," says Stout.

Coach James Hughes says: "Brian is a really hard worker for us and is mature for a sophomore."

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