Maria Clafin leaps up for a spike Sept. 14, 2018 against The College of St. Scholastica. Claflin was ranked 48th in the nation for individual blocks in division three. | Photo by Katie Viesselman.

Scouting Report: Maria Claflin

Maria Claflin, the starting middle hitter for the Bethel Royals volleyball team, likes getting game-winning blocks, eating sriracha and kayaking in her yellow New Balances.

Name: Maria Claflin

Sport: Volleyball

Major: Elementary Education (Pre-Primary)

Minor: Spanish

Hometown: Dayton, MN

High School: Champlin Park High School

Favorites

Pregame meal: Stir fry with eggs, carrots and sriracha sauce

Pregame music: “Yeah!” by Usher

Sports movie: Remember the Titans

Team: Minnesota Gophers Women’s Volleyball

Athlete: Lauren Carlini (USA Volleyball/Igor Gorgonzola Novara)

TV Show: New Girl

Store: Any candy store

Restaurant: Freight House (Medium-rare steak and mashed potatoes)

Place: Oahu, Hawaii

Away arena: University of St. Thomas

Nemesis: Gustavus Adolphus College

Relaxation Activity: Kayaking in northern Minnesota

Shoes: Yellow New Balances

The List: Isrealson’s Postgame Treats

1. Rice Krispie bars

2. Cake pops

3. Cookies

4. Various bars

— Josh Towner and Zach Walker