Name: Ethan Vipond

Sport: Tennis

Grade: 11th

Coach Randy Irvin’s quote: 

RI: “Ethan is a very hardworking, smart, and athletic player.  Being our # 1 seed he plays the best players from each school, and has an overall record of 7-4 this year.  He is our team leader, has a very positive attitude, and is a pleasure to coach.”

Accomplishments: 

He has won his last 5 matches over a course of about a week

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

EV: My dad had me start hitting tennis ballz at a young age

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

EV: Football and golf

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

EV: Pittsburgh Pirates 

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

EV: Andrew McCutchen

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

EV: Parker Mitchell. He’s going to Akron to be a zip.

EE: Favorite band/musician?

EV: Too many

EE: Favorite movie?

EV: Fast and Furious 

EE: Favorite food?

EV: Steak

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

EV: Work Hard

EE: What are your future goals?

EV: To be on a sports team for whatever college I attend