Cedar Rapids Washington junior Gunnar Lenzen is the winner of the Metro Spotlight Award this week for high school boys, the Metro Sports Report announced Sunday.

Lenzen is one of the top goal-keepers in the Metro area this season for the sixth-ranked Warriors. He has allowed only three goals in seven goals according to the latest statistics on the IHSAA website, with 27 saves.

Here is our Question-&-Answer session with Gunnar Lenzen:

MSR: What is your favorite individual highlight in sports?

GUNNAR: My favorite individual highlight in sports was my sophomore year when we played Iowa City West and I saved three PK's in the shootout to make the upset.

MSR: What is your favorite team highlight in sports?

GUNNAR: My favorite team highlight in sports was winning two State Cups with my club soccer team.

MR: Who has had the biggest influence in your sports career?

GUNNAR: The person who has had the biggest influence on my sports career is probably my dad.  He has always pushed me to do my best in practice and in games.

MSR: What are your future goals in sports?

GUNNAR: My future goals for soccer would be to keep playing competitively when I go off to college.

MSR: What are your favorite classes in school?

GUNNAR: My favorite classes in school are biology and environmental science.

MSR: What has been your favorite community service project?

GUNNAR: My favorite community service project has been Meals on Wheels.