Athlete of the Week: Jordyn Swogger
Sport: Basketball
Grade: 12
Accomplishments:
Jordyn scored her 1.000th point last week in the team’s win over Central. Through 17 games, she is averaging 15.9 points per game and has made 32 three pointers.
Coach Lucas Rhoades’ Quote:
“Jordyn is a true competitor. I am so proud of her on working so hard to achieve the milestone of scoring her 1,000th point. She is a leader who works hard every day and she has been a true pleasure to coach over the past 4 years. “
10 Questions:
1. How did you first get involved in this sport?
My grandpa had lessons and camps that I attended when I was younger. I started at age 5.
2. What other sport(s) do you play?
Track and Field.
3. Favorite professional sports team?
Dallas Cowboys.
4. Favorite professional athlete?
LeBron James.
5. Who is your hero? Why?
Mr. Shedd, because no matter if I did good or bad, he always supported me during all my meets and would never say anything negative about me. Also, Michaela Diehl for keeping me hydrated!
6. Favorite band/musician?
Miley Cyrus.
7. Favorite movie?
The Hunger Games
8. Favorite food?
Buffalo Chicken.
9. What advice would you give younger athletes?
Don’t waste your high school years because they go quick. Work as hard as you can to reach your full potential.
10. What are your future goals?
Go to a Division II school for sports management and further my track and field career at that level.
Hi, my name is Blake. I enjoy writing stories about sports and I also love to play sports. I’m a senior at Tyrone High and I play basketball and golf....