Jessie Principi

Principi, 14, will be a freshman at Newtown High this fall. She was interviewed during the Murphy Basketball Camp at Newtown Youth Academy this summer.

Favorite part about playing basketball: “I just love playing. It’s a lot of fun with all of my friends.”

Toughest aspect: “Playing with people taller than me.”

When she’s not on the courts: Plays soccer.

Lucky number: 24.

Favorite subject: Math.

Team she roots for: Boston Celtics.

Food of choice: Cheesecake.