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Prep Profile: Oshkosh West's Abby Walker

Steve Clark

Oshkosh West, senior, volleyball

Sports Abby competes in

Volleyball, trap shooting

Abby's week

Walker finished with 14 assists in helping lead Oshkosh West to a three-set victory over rival Oshkosh North last Thursday in the regular-season finale. The Wildcats will face Sheboygan North in a WIAA Division 1 regional match on Thursday.


A lot of people call me Abbs or Walker.

All-time team sports achievement

Our 10-U Oshkosh Raider travel softball team won nationals.

All-time individual achievement

Last year for volleyball, we won the UW-Stout Tournament at the beginning of the year. We all played really well together. I was giving a lot of good sets and everyone was getting kills off of it and it was a major confidence boost for the rest of the year and this year as well.

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Oshkosh West's Abby Walker sets the ball during a match earlier this season.

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No. 1 athletic goal

Just to do well so I can perform my best and then help others perform well at the same time.

Abby's thoughts

I think we're a good team that's been able to adjust. With all of the adjusting we have been doing, we adjust well and play well through it even if it's kind of tough for everyone.

Abby's favorites

Sport: Volleyball, it kind of has been since I started playing.

Pro/college athlete: I love watching Clay Matthews, because he's super strong and awesome.

Pro/college team: The Wisconsin Badger volleyball team

Musical artist or group: Tim McGraw

Song: "Fishin' In The Dark" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

TV show: "One Tree Hill" or "Bones"

Movie: "Ride Along"

Class: Lunch

Food: Mac and cheese

Hobby: Spending time with family or friends.

Saying or piece of advice: I think the one that helps me the most and calms me down the most is, my parents always say, "Do the best you can so you know you gave it your all and then whatever happens, happens."

What if...

You could be any celebrity on earth for a week. Who would it be? Carrie Underwood, because she lives the awesome life.


You could meet one famous person, a nonathlete, who would it be?​ I think Luke Bryan would be really cool.

Quick Q&A

Who inspires you most? My brother (Zach) because he is very smart and very athletic as well. He set such a good example with grades and athletics that I tried to live up the expectations.

What is your dream vacation destination? I always wanted to go to Mexico or Hawaii

Who's the toughest opponent you have ever faced? The whole Neenah volleyball team. When we play then it is a really tough game. It brings out the best in everyone.

What's your No. 1 pet peeve? When I hear the end of a conversation and I don't get to hear the whole conversation.

Why are sports important to you? They really help show who you are and show your character. I've been playing sports ever since I can remember, I think I started playing soccer when I was five and it helps you take on characteristics you know you should have even though it's hard at times.

Any pre-match rituals? For any home game, our team goes to Subway to eat and then we always do what's called "Pump Up" and that's a group of three or four people from the team and they are responsible or pumping up the entire team before the game.

What do you want to do for a living? I'm not quite sure, but I've been looking at like an x-ray technician or sonographer. Something in the health field.

What are your strengths as a person? I think I'm a good team player or co-worker. I'm able to get along with other people to get things done. And I also try to stay positive about a lot of things, even when it's hard to.

Who is your favorite person to follow on Twitter? I'm not sure of the name, but there's a really cute pet one where it's like funny dog videos or funny cat videos and that always makes me laugh.

Steve Clark: or follow on Twitter at @skcreno27