Girls Athlete of the Week: Dominique Meeks, Collegiate

What she did: The Cougars' do-everything leader averaged 16.7 points and 12 rebounds in victories over St. Gertrude (52-50), St. Catherine's and Norfolk Academy (49-48). She also was credited with 16 steals. Against St. Gertrude, she became the first Collegiate player, boys or girls, to score 1,000 career points. Age: 17 Three words your friends would use to describe you: "Loud, energetic, reliable." Strengths: "Defense, rebounding, leadership." Toughest opponent other than yourself: "My mom. She always tells me what I'm doing wrong." I'm working to improve: "My offensive game and foul shots. Everything." Favorite food: Lasagna Favorite candy: Starburst Best sports memory: "It didn't involve me, but when I was a sophomore playing volleyball, my teammate JoBeth [Stoddard] knocked a girl over with a spike." Biggest challenge: "Being positive. Not showing that I'm stressed." If she had one wish: "To have more wishes." Possession you can't do without: "Shoes. I have to match." Persons she admires most: "My mom." What's on your iPod: "I don't have one." Facebook or MySpace: Facebook One thing about you most people don't know: "I wish I was Hispanic. I love the Latin culture and the language." - Arthur Utley