1430 ESPN Beaver Dam High School Athlete Of The Week – Natalie Fietz

Natalie Fietz

Fall River High School

Parents Names

Nathan and Heather Fietz 

Sports Participated In:

Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field,  Softball

Favorite High School Athletic Moment

Reaching 1,000 career points on senior night and beating Lourdes Academy in the sectional finals to advance to state.

Pre-Game/Event Routine To Get Focused For Competition Include…

Do my hair and listen to Megan Moroney.

Advice You Would Give To A Freshman High School Athlete

Enjoy every moment, because time moves faster than you think. Appreciate the early mornings, late practices, bus rides, wins, and even the losses; they become memories you’ll carry forever. Stay humble in success, strong in setbacks, and remember the love you put into the game matters more than any stat or score.

A Person(s) Who Had A Major Impact On My Athletic Career & Why Is…

My sister, Olivia Fietz, she always supported me, pushed me to improve, and believed in me every step of the way. She was someone I could always look up to, whether it was through her work ethic, determination, or the way she handled both success and adversity. 

Plans For After Graduation

I will be attending Rock Valley College in Illinois, where I will play volleyball while pursuing an Associate Degree in Science. After completing my degree, I plan to either become a dental hygienist or continue my education to become a dentist.

Favorite High School Class 

Anatomy and Physiology

Favorite High School Teacher & Why

Doug Pickarts, because he makes math enjoyable and builds connections with his students.

Most Interesting Place I’ve Ever Visited Is…

Downtown Nashville  

Place I Would Like To Visit

Bora Bora 

Favorite Movie

The Notebook 

Favorite TV Show

Gilmore Girls  

Favorite Musical Artist

Megan Moroney

Favorite Food

Steak with Ranch 

Favorite Athlete

Cooper Flagg 

Favorite Sports Team

University of Nebraska Volleyball

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Previous Athletes of the Week

9/1/25 – Ella Kikkert – Wayland

9/8/25 – Abby Gutknecht – Beaver Dam

9/15/25 – Josie Buist – Central Wisconsin Christian

9/22/25 – Michael Keberlein – Beaver Dam High School

9/29/25 – Davis Cashin – Watertown

10/6/25 – Julian Espinoza – Beaver Dam

10/13/25 – Tavondre Bruns – Wayland

10/20/25 – Brynlee Bader – Beaver Dam

10/27/25 – Brady Kleinheinz – Marshall

11/3/25 – Barrett Meyer – Horicon

11/10/25 – Scarlet Fister – Beaver Dam

11/17/25 – Dayton McBride – Cambria-Friesland

11/24/25 – Treston Eckstein – Markesan

12/1/25 – Alexa Arguello Barrientos – Wayland

12/8/25 – Addisson O’Marrah – Watertown

12/15/25 – Ben Paul – Randolph

12/22/25 – Emma Julka – Beaver Dam

12/29/25 – Regan Richardson – Wayland

1/5/26 – Audrey Lont – Beaver Dam

1/12/26 – Layla Budahn – Mayville

1/19/26 – Troy Logan – Randolph

1/26/26 – Emerson Mittelstadt – Mayville

2/2/26 – Addie Hoekstra – Beaver Dam

2/9/26 – Marli Laper – Beaver Dam

2/16/26 – Garrett Boetcher – Beaver Dam

2/23/26 – Olivia Calderon – Beaver Dam

3/2/26 – Kylin Reynolds – Beaver Dam
3/9/26 – Cohen Hoffmann – Markesan

3/16/26 – Sam Richter – Hartford

3/23/26 – Natalie Fietz – Fall River