Jonathan Miller, Northland Pines boys basketball

The Senior Spotlight series will highlight the senior athletes in the area around the communities of Eagle River, Three Lakes, and Phelps. This week, Jonathan Miller, a three-sport athlete with Northland Pines, is in the spotlight.
Miller is being highlighted during his winter basketball season, but also runs cross country in the fall and hits the diamond in the spring for baseball.
Growing up, he dreamed of being a Major League Baseball player or having a job in some capacity in the league.
Here is more on the Pines senior:
Do you have a nickname that your friends or family call you?
“The nickname that my friends have for me is Steiner because they used to call me Jonstein, and then that turned into Steiner.”
What has been your favorite sports moment at Northland Pines?
“My favorite moment from Northland Pines sports is when Nolan Lurvey passed it behind his back to Gabe Smith, who then proceeded to dunk on someone. It was a really exciting game before that, and we had a great student section with great energy.”
What was your dream job when you were growing up?
“When I was growing up my dream job was to be an MLB player or do something working for an MLB team because I love baseball.”
Is there an athlete you look up to the most?
“Joey Wiemer is the athlete I look up to most. He always has a positive and fun attitude and plays freely with a lot of energy.”
Favorite snack/meal before a game?
“I don’t really have a pre-game snack, but I always go to Kwik Trip before home games.”
How many sports do you play?
“I play three sports: Baseball, Basketball, and I run cross country.”
Do you have plans for after high school?
“I want to go to college and study data science, I just don’t know where I want to go yet.”