Sloppy Joes fuel Prior Lake basketball senior Faul

Senior forward Jason Faul would like nothing better than to finish his high school career helping Prior Lake's boys' basketball team reach the Class 4A state tournament.

The Lakers finished the regular season with an overall record of 15-11. They open section play Wednesday, hosting Chaska at 7 p.m.

Here is a closer look at Faul, who averages eight points per game for the Lakers:

Q: What is the best movie you've seen in the past year?

A: "The Wolf of Wall Street."

Q: Three songs I never skip on my iPod are …

A: … "Bad Intentions" by Niykee Heaton; "Nobody's Perfect" by J. Cole; "I'm So Paid" by Akon.

A: Twitter; Snapchat; Fun Run.

Q: Who do you like to follow the most on Twitter, and why?

A: Bleacher Report, because it gives sports news, incredible plays and funny sports stories.

Q: Three words my friends or teammates might use to describe me?

A: Dedicated; easygoing; happy.

A: I looked up to my older brother, so I started playing sports, especially basketball.

Q: At my first varsity practice, I felt …

A: … small and slow. I wasn't too uncomfortable since I knew my older brother and the other seniors.

Q: What do you work on most in the offseason?

A: I'm in the weight room working on getting stronger.

A: … relax and envision myself being successful.

Q: What is your favorite pregame meal?

A: Sloppy Joes.

Q: What are your goals for the remainder of the basketball season?

A: For our team to win our section and play at the Target Center.

A: Beating Lakeville North 57-56 last year on a buzzer-beater by Noah Scanlon as time expired. [It was Scanlon's only points of the game. Faul finished with seven points].

Q: Who is your school's biggest rival, and why?

A: Lakeville North, because our schools always seem to have intense games in basketball and football.

Q: How do you balance school and sports during the year?

A: I make sure I put time aside for school work and plan ahead.

A: Allowing students into games for free to help draw bigger student sections.

Q: In 10 years, I hope I'm …

A: … living a happy life surrounded by great family and friends.

Q: Do you have a secret talent — and if so, what is it?

A: I'm a very good table tennis player, and will be competing in state soon.

A: Play each game like it's your last.