Part of a series of stories featuring Rocket seniors who are graduating this spring.
TOLEDO, Ohio - Morgan Paaverud has been filled with a competitive spirit since grade school. Growing up in Anoka, Minn., she earned a spot on her high school's swim team as a seventh-grader. She excelled in that sport to the point where she qualified for the state meet as a sophomore and junior.
Along the way, however, she discovered that her true passion was softball. By her sophomore year, she was traveling around the country, competing in national tournaments and improving her skills.