Athlete of the Week: Emma Getz

Name: Emma Getz

Sport: PowderPuff

Grade: 11

Accomplishments: Getz was a star on both sides of the ball in the juniors rout of the seniors. She scored on a receiving TD and an interception returned for a touchdown. 

Eagle Eye: Why did you do Powderpuff?

Emma Getz: I’ve grown up watching football so I always liked it and I wanted to show up my brothers. Also, my coaches forced me to play.

EE: What other sports do you play?

EG: Basketball

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

EG: Philadelphia Eagles

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

EG: Kobe Bryant

EE: Who was your favorite coach? Why?

EG: Keegan Gwinn, he always made practices “fun” and interesting. Also, he believed in us when nobody else did.

EE: Favorite band /musician?

EG: Flight 19 (AKA my Dad’s band)

EE: Favorite movie/show?

EG: Anything scary

EE: Favorite food?

EG: Chipotle

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

EG: Play Powderpuff. It is a lot of fun and you only experience it twice. Also, pick good coaches.

EE: What are your future goals?

EG: Win Powderpuff back to back years.