Dickinson State Athlete of the Week - Ashlie Larson

Ashlie Larson, a junior guard on the Dickinson State basketball team, led the team with 33 points over two games. On Friday, Nov. 30, the Blue Hawks defeated Salish Kootenai College (Mont.) 90-47 and Larson led all players with 23 points, while contributing four steals, three rebounds and a pair of assists. A day later, Dickinson State lost the conference opener 85-65 to Presentation College (S.D.), but Larson still netted 10 points. She also added four rebounds, two assists and two steals.

DP: Where are you from and why did you choose DSU?

AL: "I'm from Miles City, Mont. It's a small town in southeastern Montana and I chose Dickinson because of their business program. They have a good business program and the second part was for basketball, to continue playing basketball."

DP: How long have you been playing and what is your favorite part?

AL: "I've been playing since about fourth grade. My favorite part, is just getting the opportunity. It's a wonderful opportunity to play college basketball. Not many people get the opportunity."

DP: Do you have any team goals this season?

AL: "Yes, We want to win the conference, go to Nationals. That's always the best."

DP: Do you have any personal goals?

AL: "Just to be the best player I can be, help my team out in any way possible."

DP: Do you have a sports idol?

AL: "Maya Moore is my sports idol. I'm a huge UConn fan so when I first saw her play I was like, 'Oh she's so good.' I wanted to be like her."

DP: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

AL: "Chicken and rice."

DP: Where is the best place to eat in town and what is your go-to order?

AL: "I really like Buffalo Wild Wings and I get the buffalo ranch chicken wrap."

DP: If you had to lose to of your senses, what would they be?

AL: "Smell and hearing, probably. You got to be able to see."

DP: If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

AL: "Probably to fly."

DP: What is your favorite holiday movie?

AL: "I don't really watch holiday movies, but probably The Grinch. The new one."

1/3: Dickinson State junior guard Ashlie Larson moves the ball in a game against MSU - Northern on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Scott Gym. (Shelby Reardon / The Dickinson Press)

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