Scheffley is the floor general for the Class 3A, No. 9 Spartans boys’ basketball team. The senior point guard has helped the Spartans to a 10-6 record. Here is a closer look at Scheffley:
Q The best movie you’ve seen in the last year?
A “Sandlot.”
Q Three words or phrases your friends or teammates would use to describe you are …
A… witty, fun, and a great chef.
Q Three songs you never skip on your iPod are …
A… “Remember These Days” by Kaleem The Dream; “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, and “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys.
Q How did you get started playing basketball?
A My basketball career started on a Little Tikes hoop in my living room.
Q At my first varsity practice, you felt …
A … nervous, but also extremely excited.
Q What did you work on most prior to the start of the season?
A My strength, athleticism and outside shooting.
Q What is your most memorable moment as a high school athlete?
A Our 88-83 double-overtime victory over Hill-Murray in the Section 4 quarterfinals last year.
Q If you could change one thing about high school sports, what would it be?
A I would add a shot clock for basketball.
Q Name one sport you wish you could participate in that you don’t?
A If there was a boys’ volleyball team or a bocce ball squad, I would want to play one of those.
Q What is the best sports advice you have ever received?
A You may have an off night, but that should never affect your effort.
RON HAGGSTROM