Time out with Tyler Valley

SCHOOL: Carson High

YEAR: Junior

SPORT: Baseball

Q: What is your favorite sport?

A: Baseball is my favorite sport because I've played it all my life and it's always been fun.

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?

A: Tim Lincecum because he's an amazing pitcher and he plays for the Giants.

Q: How do you feel about drug/alcohol testing at the high school level? Should it be random or should everybody be tested at least once during the season?

A: I like drug testing in high school. I feel that every athlete should be tested at least once during the season.

Q: If you saw a teammate using drugs or alcohol, what would you do?

A: I would talk to him about it and try to convince them to stop or get help.

Q: What sport have you always wanted to try but never have, and for what reason?

A: I've always wanted to try lacrosse because it looks intense. I never tried it because I never had the opportunity.

Q: What are your hobbies?

A: I like to snowboard in the winter and ride my scooter in the summer.

Q: What are your favorite television shows?

A: I like That 70's Show and Sportscenter.

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: McChicken sandwiches and McDouble hamburgers from McDonalds.

Q: What was the last non-academic book you read?

A: I read "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis a couple weeks ago.

Q: Who is your favorite musician or group?

A: It's a toss-up between the Beach Boys and Garth Brooks.

Q: What has been your most thrilling moment in sports?

A: My freshman year when we had a walk-off win against Douglas in extra innings.

Q: Where do you plan to attend college, and what are you looking at in terms of a major?

A: I'm not really sure where I'm going to go to college. I want to major in business.