Athlete of the Week: The Defensive Line
Each week the Eagle Eye sports staff chooses an Athlete of the Week from nominations made by Tyrone’s head coaches
L-R: Michael Lewis, Colby Pannebaker, Stevie Colyer, Dan Peterson, Isaac Jackson, Aric Reader
Name: The Tyrone Defensive Line: Colby Pannebaker, Isaac Jackson, Stevie Colyer, Aric Reader, Michael Lewis, Dan Peterson
Sport: Football
Accomplishments:
The defensive line held the Bellwood Blue Devils to only 23 yards rushing and gave up only 12 points against a talented Bellwood offense.
Coach Jason Wilson’s quote:
“The line played a great game eliminating the running game of Bellwood. They had good movement upfront and stop everything between the tackles.”
Name: Issac Jackson
Grade: 10
EE: How did you first get involved in this sport?
“I first got involved in football when I was about nine years old. I got involved out of curiosity of the sport.”
EE: What other sport(s) do you play?
None
EE: Favorite professional sports team?
The Tennessee Titans
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
None
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
“My dad because he supports me in everything I do”
EE: Favorite band/musician?
Five Finger Death Punch
EE: Favorite movie?
The Revenant
EE: Favorite food?
Chinese Food/General Tso’s
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
I’m a younger athlete, but I would have to say just put in the work and you will succeed
EE: What are your future goals?
Go to college and graduate
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Name: Colby Panebaker
Grade: 12
EE: How did you first get involved in this sport?
“My crew and I were unstoppable on the elementary blacktop so I decided I should put my talents to use”
EE: What other sport(s) do you play?
Track, Rez basketball
EE: Favorite professional sports team?
Steelers
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
Steve Smith Sr.
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
Eli Weaver, he works hard and always has a great smile and wise words to say
EE: Favorite band/musician?
Presidential Candidates
EE: Favorite movie?
Step Brothers
EE: Favorite food?
Collard greens
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
Keep chugging
EE: What are your future goals?
Become successful
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Name: Michael Lewis
Grade: 12
EE: How did you first get involved in this sport?
“I started playing in pee-wee for the Steelers.”
EE: What other sport(s) do you play?
Basketball, track, tennis
EE: Favorite professional sports team?
LA Pride
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
Bill Laimbeer
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
N/A
EE: Favorite band/musician?
Nickelback
EE: Favorite movie?
Shawshank Redemption
EE: Favorite food?
Peaches
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
“Have fun”
EE: What are your future goals? Graduate from college with a BA in finance/economics and be a business owner
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Name: Stevie Colyer
Grade: 12
EE: How did you first get involved in this sport?
“I went out to play for my senior year in exchange for some of the football players to wrestle.”
EE: What other sport(s) do you play?
Wrestling
EE: Favorite professional sports team?
Pittsburgh Steelers
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
Nick Gwiaedowki
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
Edward “pickle fingers” Vancas for his dazzling smile and willingness to work with even the most difficult students
EE: Favorite band/musician?
Red Hot Chili Peppers
EE: Favorite movie?
Rocky 2
EE: Favorite food?
General Tso’s Chicken
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
“Go out of your comfort zone. Try any sport that seems interesting”
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Name: Dan Peterson
Grade: 11
EE: How did you first get involved in this sport?
Youth Football
EE: What other sport(s) do you play?
Track, Ping-Pong
EE: Favorite professional sports team?
N/A
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
Steve Colyer
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
N/A
EE: Favorite band/musician?
Metallica
EE: Favorite movie?
N/A
EE: Favorite food?
N/A
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
“Work hard and don’t give up”
EE: What are your future goals?
Graduate and go to college
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Name: Aric Reader
Grade: 10
EE: How did you first get involved in this sport?
My parents put me in pee wee football
EE: What other sport(s) do you play?
none
EE: Favorite professional sports team?
Steelers and Pirates
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
J.J. Watt
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
My mom she’s taught me to do my best no matter what
EE: Favorite band/musician?
Pantera
EE: Favorite movie?
Seal Team 6
EE: Favorite food?
Chicken
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
“Work hard and you’ll be able to do great things”
EE: What are your future goals?
Become a Marine
