Athlete of the Week: Braden “Jefe” Ewing
Name: Brayden “Jefe” Ewing
Sport: Wrestling
Grade: Junior
Accomplishments:
Ewing is 24-6 on the season. He placed in three major tournaments already. He was sixth in the Panther Holiday Classic and third at the Trojan Wars Tournament, and second at the Ultimate Warrior Tournament at West Branch.
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved with the sport?
BE: My dad signed me up in kindergarten.
EE: what other sport(s) or other activities are you involved in?
BE: football, track, POPS, Quiz League, and Eagle Eye
EE: Favorite college or pro sports team?
BE: Minnesota Vikings
EE: Favorite college or pro athlete?
BE: Justin Jefferson
EE: Who do you admire most and why?
BE: My parents and my cousin DJ because his work ethic and dedication are outstanding.
EE: Favorite band/musician?
BE: 21 Savage
EE: Favorite movie/TV show?
BE: Thor Ragnarok
EE: Favorite food?
BE: Village Pantry chicken
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
BE: work harder than everyone around you, even if working hard isn’t considered “cool.”
EE: What are your future goals past high school?
BE: Continue wrestling, play football in college, and become a physical therapist.
Hello! Riley Lawson is a Senior this year; this is also her third year in Eagle Eye as a staff writer. After high school, Riley plans to go to college...