NIKO LACERNA • Freshman
5’8” • Elk Grove, CA • Franklin High School

Personal:  Niko’s family includes dad Mel, mom Chie, and sister Alaia. He started playing tennis when he was 11 years old. He chose this sport because it is seemed to be the most fun for him, and it worked out because even though he has a dislocated shoulder, apparently it’s healthy enough to play tennis. His major is Computer Science. He aspires to become a software engineer. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his girlfriend and playing video games till the early A.M..

Significant Sport Achievement: Starting every game in HS as my first year of playing the sport.

Most embarrassing thing that happened in his sport: My racquet strings broke for hitting the ball too hard.

Favorites:

Food: Pizza

Movie: Inception

Entertainer: The Weekend

Athlete: Steph Curry

Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Cooper, my Math teacher because she was the realest.

Person he most admires: My grandma because she is so determined to get what she wants and has been through a lot.

Person who most influenced your athletic career:  Myself

One word that describes his off the court: Sophisticated

Quote that inspires him:  “Just do it.”

Best thing about being a Hawk: The best thing about being a Hawk is the friendly team environment.