Name: Alex Weaver

Sport: Wrestling

Grade: 9

Accomplishments: 

Alex has made the top 12 of several big tournaments this year as a freshman and has put in lots of hard work this season. He has a bright future ahead of him.

Coach Terry Tate’s Quote: 

“Alex has had a great freshman campaign. He’s going out and wrestled tough and when asked, has bumped up to compete against a wrestler in the weight class above him.”

Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport? 

Alex Weaver: “When my mom made me pick a sport so I wouldn’t grow up being lazy, I picked wrestling.”

EE: What other sport(s) do you play?

AW: Football

EE: Favorite sports team?

AW: Penn State wrestling 

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

AW: Jordan Burroughs 

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

AW: “My mom because she pays for me and takes me to camps to improve.”

EE: Favorite band/musician?

AW: Lil Dyl (Dylan Vipond)

EE: Favorite movie?

AW: Bright

EE: Favorite food?

AW: Buffalo chicken subs

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

AW: “Don’t wait to put in the hard work.”

EE: What are your future goals?

AW: “To reach 100 wins and win a state title with Hunter.”