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Name: Brian Lafever.

School: Lakota East High School.

Sport: Volleyball.

Class: Senior.

Age: 18.

Claim to fame: "My defense. I'm usually in the right spot. I get the ball up." Lafever was a 5-foot-10 outside hitter for the Thunderhawks this past season. He plans to attend Ball State University in the fall, and with a 3.2 GPA, major in business.

Bet you didn't know: "I make a great pizza."

Toughest opponent: Elder.

Person who would play you in a movie: Jim Carrey.

Game-day rituals: "I show up, listen to some music, tell jokes with the players and warm up."

Last DVD you bought: "Batman Begins."

Hours per week you're on the court: 10.

Vegetable you just won't eat: Asparagus.

Most prized possession: "My Wii."

Exercise you hate the most: "Running."

Favorite movie: "Superbad."

Favorite book: "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."

Favorite TV show: "The Colbert Report."

Favorite musical artist: Blink 182.

Biggest influence: "My mom (Lisa). She's always been there for me no matter what, and she usually supports what I do."

Philosophy on life: "Have fun and do what you want to do."

Best thing about volleyball: "It's not like other sports where it's hardcore. It's fun. It's nothing like football or basketball."

Worst thing about volleyball: "When you get down, it's harder to come back than any other sport."

In 10 years, I'll be ... "Working for a major corporation."

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