Athlete of the Week: Andrew Ferguson

Name: Andrew Ferguson 

Sport: Golf

Grade: 10

Accomplishments: 

Two time winner of Central Counties Juniors; Two time PIAA regional qualifier with good chance to advance to states this year; 5th place in District 6 in 2015 as a freshman; District runner up this season as a sophomore; Mountain League 1st team all star as a freshman; 2016 Mountain League MVP.

Coach Greg Furguson’s Quote: 

“Andrew is a self motivator. He has expectations for himself at the two sports he loves and he works every day to become better at each. I think his best quality as an athlete is that self motivation. He is constantly working to get better. As a person, he is a great young man and displays respect for all individuals he is associated with.”

EE: How did you first get involved in this sport? 

When I was little my dad would take me to the course.

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

Basketball 

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

Pittsburgh Steelers

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

Tiger Woods

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

My dad, he always goes out of his way to help others.

EE: Favorite band/musician?

Florida Georgia Line 

EE: Favorite movie?

Happy Gilmore

EE: Favorite food?

Mild wings

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

Never give up.

EE: What are your future goals?

Play golf professionally.