Mary Joe Rossi

Rossi is a freshman basketball player at Newtown High School.

Favorite part about playing: “Getting after it — playing games.”

Toughest aspect: Maintaining focus and playing through mistakes.

When she’s not on the court: Plays volleyball and lacrosse.

Favorite subject: Science.

Team she roots for: Tennessee Volunteers.

Lucky numbers: 7 and 21.

Food of choice: Oreos.